Thesis Chapters by Dr. Awwal M U H A M M A D Shafiu
THESIS, 2013
The then President Obasanjo sent to the National Assembly a " Bill for an Act to Amend the Trade ... more The then President Obasanjo sent to the National Assembly a " Bill for an Act to Amend the Trade Unions Act " and it was enacted by the Federal Government in 2005 which introduced some labour reforms that are seen by some as a welcome development while other view it as an attempt by the government to clampdown on the Nigeria Labour Congress against the background of its opposition to government programme and policies. This work aimed at critically examining the Trade Union (Amendment) Act 2005 in reforming Trade Unions; examining the advantages and inadequacies in the reforms introduced into the Trade Union Amendment Act 2005; and to disclose some findings and make possible recommendations. Accordingly, the problems this research examines among other things are: The Trade Union (Amendment) Act 2005 and the right to freedom of association; The Trade Union (Amendment) Act 2005 and the democratization of labour movement; the right to strike in Nigeria; the finality of the adjudicator/ power of the National Industrial Court; the payment of check off dues in Nigeria and ban on picketing in Nigeria.
Papers by Dr. Awwal M U H A M M A D Shafiu
Past studies have shown that nations that borrow money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... more Past studies have shown that nations that borrow money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have greater rates of poverty, unemployment, and inflation than countries that do not borrow from the IMF. This is despite the fact that the IMF claims that fostering economic development is one of its objectives. The IMF loans conditions that are shown to have the most detrimental impact on economies are the subject of this study, which focused, specifically on Nigeria. In order to obtain data for this research, primary data sources such as official documents, newspapers, journals, and other similar sources were utilized, and Neoliberal theory was employed as the theoretical foundation for the study. Our research showed that the IMF loan conditions of currency devaluation and subsidy removal negatively impacted not just Nigeria's economy but also the nation's overall standard of living. As a result, it was recommended that the government should make an effort to diversify the economy, modify its relations with international financial organizations like the IMF and the World Bank, and give the populace access to the necessary resources to improve their standard of living.
Yustisia law journal , 2023
This study discusses Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) leadership challenges utilizing INEC's en... more This study discusses Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) leadership challenges utilizing INEC's environment. INEC leadership underperformance compelled the study. The study aimed to identify INEC leaders' 1999-2019 difficulties. The study used in-depth interview data. Nine commission leaders with extensive expertise were interviewed. The analysis shows that INEC's leadership system hinders its mandate. Inadequate manpower, political elites' manipulation, inadequate training, ad-hoc staff problems, inadequate funding, lack of technological know-how, financial autonomy, standard operating system, poor electorate cooperation, and political interference have hampered INEC's democratic election organization in Nigeria. The INEC should have complete independence, embrace innovations, reforms, sensitization programs, adequate funding, more permanent staff, improved voting machines, and training and retraining to help Nigeria hold credible elections. These obstacles help INEC leadership establish itself in the electoral system to foster democratic growth, maturity, and consolidation.
Yustisia law journal , 2023
This study discusses Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) leadership challenges utilizing INEC's en... more This study discusses Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) leadership challenges utilizing INEC's environment. INEC leadership underperformance compelled the study. The study aimed to identify INEC leaders' 1999-2019 difficulties. The study used in-depth interview data. Nine commission leaders with extensive expertise were interviewed. The analysis shows that INEC's leadership system hinders its mandate. Inadequate manpower, political elites' manipulation, inadequate training, ad-hoc staff problems, inadequate funding, lack of technological know-how, financial autonomy, standard operating system, poor electorate cooperation, and political interference have hampered INEC's democratic election organization in Nigeria. The INEC should have complete independence, embrace innovations, reforms, sensitization programs, adequate funding, more permanent staff, improved voting machines, and training and retraining to help Nigeria hold credible elections. These obstacles help INEC leadership establish itself in the electoral system to foster democratic growth, maturity, and consolidation.
International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), 2019
Organizations are established with certain specific aims and goals which are directly reflected i... more Organizations are established with certain specific aims and goals which are directly reflected in the vision and mission of the organizations. Public organizations are also established with specified goals and objectives to be attained. This study investigates the effect of organizational leadership on the organizations level of performance. For the purpose of this study, a survey research was employed and data was generated primarily through the use of questionnaire, focus was given to academic staff of the Nigeria's University and the leadership of the various faculties and departments. Data generated was tested using correlation and the result reveals that to a large extent the leadership style employed has affected timely achievement of stated goals by academic staff. Also it was revealed that the leadership of the organization does not promote academic staff exceeding their stated goals. It was recommended that; appropriate leadership style should be adopted by the leaders of the various faculties and departments so that the workers will be able to guarantee timely result delivery also the leadership styles by the faculty and departmental heads should be reviewed to enhance staff ability to exceed their set targets.
The International Journal of Engineering and Science (IJES), 2019
This study attempted to examine the impact of effective leadership on employee's performance in Z... more This study attempted to examine the impact of effective leadership on employee's performance in Zaria local government of Kaduna State. The study also examines the influence of leadership effectiveness on organizational productivity. Survey and documentary research was employed as the research design of the study. Data were sourced from both primary and secondary source. Structured questionnaire constituted the basic instrument for data collection of the study. Descriptive statistical tools such as table, percentage and mean score were used in the presentation and analysis of data. Chi-square as a non-parametric tool was utilized in the testing of the research hypotheses. Conclusion is drawn that effective leadership will have no glamour except employees of the organization are supervise and giving the opportunities to participate in the decision making of the organization, so as to enable them contribute to the realization of the organizational goals and objectives. Recommendations such as participatory leadership, flexibility management and supervision, exemplary leadership and a lot of others were proffered.
The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2020
Entrepreneurship has become a tool for uplifting nations and improving their socioeconomic develo... more Entrepreneurship has become a tool for uplifting nations and improving their socioeconomic development for the benefit of all citizens. This has worked for Western capitalist economies and the newly industrialized countries (NICs). In Africa there is less reliance on entrepreneurship as an engine of economic growth and development which has led to unemployment pervasive poverty and underdevelopment. The paper examined how entrepreneurship can help to speed up socioeconomic development in Nigeria and reduce reliance on unsuccessful Western backed neoliberal development strategies. The data of the study were sourced from array of both published and unpublished materials such as textbook, journal papers, newspapers, magazines, conference papers and seminar papers and internet material. The paper argues that Nigeria cannot develop without utilizing entrepreneurship as the cornerstone of its development strategy. Furthermore, the paper sees entrepreneurship as crucial to developing indigenous capacity in technology, manufacturing and export trade. It recommends development and implementation of local solutions to developmental problems, effective implementation of development policies, and credit provision to local entrepreneurs and creation an enabling environment for production and trade, and capacity development of Nigerian youth through technical and vocational training.
Conference Presentations by Dr. Awwal M U H A M M A D Shafiu
This paper examines the nexus among the 'embattled trinity,' using a contextual analysis of the N... more This paper examines the nexus among the 'embattled trinity,' using a contextual analysis of the Nigerian experience under the fourth republic. It argues that whereas democracy, defined as the process by which exercise of political power is vested on the people through their elected representative(s), could be a harbinger of development, with good governance as the link in the chain, much of it would however depend on its time-frame, depth and the context within which it is pursued. It applies institutional analysis to explore the connections between democracy, good governance and development in Nigeria. Data was generated mainly through secondary sources of publications and report. The study reveals that the present state of democracy, good governance and development in Nigeria gives cause for concern, as it tends towards the direction of disempowerment. Indeed, challenges were outlined and were critically examined, leading us to the basic question of whether if Nigeria is really making steps to democracy, good governance and development. While democracy, good governance and development have been on course, it has not taken a firm root, because it has so far been pursued and predicated on western institutions. Given this scenario, the paper recommends for an urgent need for a reversal of the trend, if democracy, good governance and development must be genuinely nurtured and sustained in Nigeria, in the circumstance, we consider social mobilization in all its ramifications as a highly useful and pivotal option.
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Thesis Chapters by Dr. Awwal M U H A M M A D Shafiu
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Conference Presentations by Dr. Awwal M U H A M M A D Shafiu