BUSHWEALTH ACADEMIC JOURNALS

EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AS THE TUG-BOAT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY *James N. Obi, **Olasunkanmi A. A. and ***Mumen L. *Department of Business Management, **Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Oregun, Lagos, ***Department of Administration, *Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos E-mail: james.obi1@covenantuniversity.edu.ng ABSTRACT     Motivation of the workforce has been identified as the key factor that produces super productivity and increased profitability in modern organizations. There are several ways by which an organization can motivate its workforce.  Some of these ways include; salary increase to workers, promotion, attractive fringe benefits and through other non-financial incentives, such as commendation, award and expression of appreciation. Motivation is essential to propel the workforce to improved productivity thereby making it possible for the organization to achieve its set goals and objectives...

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA Anucha, Victor Chima Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Email: anucha.victor@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This paper examined the relationship between agricultural marketing and economic growth in Nigeria. Data were collected from 225 marketing professionals, agriculturalists and economists in some tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The simple and stratified random sampling technique was used to select the respondents for the study. The main instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire which was designed on a 4 point rating scale. The data collected were analyzed statistically using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation. The correlation of the study was done using a computer software program known as SPSS window 19.0 version.

THE EFFECT OF POOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON THE   PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN BANKS James Nwoye Obi and Ibezim Alexander Uwandu Dept. of Business Management, Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria National Open University of Nigeria, McCarthy Study Centre, Lagos E-mail: james.obi1@covenantuniversity.edu.ng ABSTRACT In today’s ever-competitive banking environment, poor corporate governance has been identified as a powerful negative force against the performance and profitability of banks operating in Nigeria. This study examined the problems militating against effective corporate governance in the Nigerian banking industry. Thus, the aim of this study was to understand the problems and challenges responsible for persistent poor corporate governance in Nigerian banking sector.  In the course of the research study, six (6) commercial banks in Nigeria were chosen.  

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MICROBIAL LOAD OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS TO LIFE: A REVIEW. *Rabo, P. D.  and Andigoche, L. E. *Dept. of Agricultural Technology, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria, Dept. of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The microbial load of an aquatic systemrefer to the total number of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoans) in a given aquatic system. Aquatic microorganisms are capable of multiplying in all water habitats, stretching from several kilometers below the sea floor to the first millimeter of a shallow trend created by rain water and into acidic lakes Their presence everywhere impact the entire biosphere as they are the main producers of energy and carbon flow to other organisms. Planktonic algae and cyanobacteria are responsible for about half of the food production on earth and serve as food for marine organisms especially fish.Aquatic m...

RE-BRANDING OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (V.T.E.) CURRICULUM FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE AND HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY *Mohammed Umaru, Usman Musa and Saidu Ali Dawa Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dept. of Computer Science, Department of Physics, Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria, Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Umar Ibn Ibrahim College of Science and Tech., Bama, Borno State, Nigeria ABSTRACT This work tries to examine the development of vocational and technical education during the last six decades. The problems experienced as a result of unconsolidated reforms includes: the VTE curriculum, the instructional materials and the skills taught are not in consonance with the present

CORRUPTION AND VALUE RE-ORIENTENTION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION TO SCIENCE EDUCATION 1 Paulina R. Danladi, 2 Aisha Mohammed and 3 Hafsatu A. Bello 1 Department of Mathematics, 2&3 Department of Biology Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT This paper focuses on Corruption and Value Re-Orientation in Nigeria: Implication to Science Education. The paper defines what corruption and value re-orientation are doing dishonest illegal or immoral things in order to gain money or power and value re-orientation as the principles of right of an individual or social change according to Advance Learner Dictionary. Corruptions in Science also discussed in detailed among which are vaccine defenders, human guinea pig, vaccine-autism among others. Challenges of value re-orientation in Nigeria include parental care, societal influence and drug abuse is discussed in details. Also there is need for value re-orientation in Nigeria among which are religions and ethni...

INDUSTRIAL HARMONY: AGREEMENT AND RULE VIOLATION Victor, Barinua Y. Department of Management, Faculty of Business Studies,   Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Email: vbarinua@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This paper is on industrial harmony. Specifically the paper focuses on agreements and rules violation; lack of good fate by parties in industrial relations.   In this paper parties of industrial relations are employers, employees and government.   These parties operates within the confines of established agreement and rules (law) that governs their existence. However, as noted in this paper some of these laws are violated and thus hampering the existence of industrial harmony.   Specifically, Section 251 and other related Sections of Nigerian Constitution clearly outline some of such labour laws.   This paper further stress that a breach of these laws by parties result into a show of lack of good...

SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION: A PANACEA FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMPLICATION FOR MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATION Aliyu M. Waziri, Udonsa Aniefiok Ezekiel and Esaduwha S. Obukohwo Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT In this paper, mathematics is used for describing, predicting and communicating

GEOELECTRIC INVESTIGATION OF THE GROUNDWATER RESOURCE POTENTIAL IN PARTS OF OMUMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE, SOUTH EASTERN NIGER DELTA Womuru Edwin Nnamdi and Ibim, Dagogo Franklin Department of Physics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Email: edwinwomuru@gmail.com ABSTRACT Four Schlumberger vertical electrical soundings (VES) were carried out in Omuma, South Easthern Niger Delta, Nigeria. The vertical electrical sounding data were modeled using resist software into four layers. The first layer is the top soil while that of the other layers varied between sand, coarse grained sand and gravelly sand. The most common lithology is coarse grained sand. The result

EXTERMINATING CASES OF KIDNAPPING THROUGH THE USE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIA Amadi, Richard Nlemanya Department of Mass Communication, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt richnleamadione@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This study investigated techniques adopted by the Nigerian government to tackle cases of kidnapping in the country. This study was guided by two major public relations theories/models namely, transfer process and two-way-asymmetrical models. Population of the study comprised 800 Nigerians who responded to the 18 item questionnaire transmitted through a web page. Findings shows that the war against kidnapping is yet to be won as a result of total neglect by the Nigerian government in the utilization of public relations strategies in fighting cases of kidnapping

THE REAL AND ACCURATE FORMULAS FOR THE SOLUTIONS OF THE RAYLEIGH WAVE EQUATION Ibim, D.F. and Womuru, E.N. Department of Physics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education P.M.B. 5047, Port Harcourt, Nigeria E-mail: dagogofranklin@gmail.com ABSTRACT This paper addresses the question: find the accurate formula for the common Rayleigh’s wave equation in a homogeneous and isotropic medium defined on a half-space. Formula for the solutions of Rayleigh wave equation which are functions of the Poisson’s ratio of the material under study was achieved using appropriate mathematical expression and taking advantage of the MAPLE procedures. We established that beyond a critical value for the Poisson’s ratio, the structure of the solutions metamorphous and instead of having three roots, the solutions will develop complex character.

INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP IN STUDENTS MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT; IMPLICATION FOR TEACHING MENSURATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Paulina R. Danladi,  Aliyu Waziri and Udonsa A. Ezekiel Department of Mathematics Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The paper was on innovative technique for bridging gender gap in student’s mathematics achievement: implication for teaching mensuration in senior secondary school. The concept of mathematics and issues on gender gap was discussed as way of introduction. Innovation and mensuration was defined as the implementation of the new and mensuration as the process of mathematical rules for finding lengths, areas and volumes of shapes or objects. The paper further discussed the need of innovations and innovations in teaching mathematics which was diversified in terms of methods, pedagogic resources and mastery learning strategy used in teaching-learning process. Some examples were demo...

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MICROBIAL LOAD OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS TO LIFE;A REVIEW. *Rabo, P. D.  and Andigoche, L. E. *Dept. of Agricultural Technology, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria, Dept. of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The microbial load of an aquatic systemrefer to the total number of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoans) in a given aquatic system. Aquatic microorganisms are capable of multiplying in all water habitats, stretching from several kilometers below the sea floor to the first millimeter of a shallow trend created by rain water and into acidic lakes Their presence everywhere impact the entire biosphere as they are the main producers of energy and carbon flow to other organisms. Planktonic algae and cyanobacteria are responsible for about half of the food production on earth and serve as food for marine organisms especially fish.Aquatic mi...

HELMINTH PARASITES IN THE GUT OF CLARIASGARIEPINUS AND OREOCHROMISNILOTICUS OF RIVER BENUE AT IBI FISHING SITE Absalom, K. V 1 and Rabo, P. D 2 . 1 Fisheries and Hydrobiology Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Jos 2 Agricultural Technology Department, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa ABSTRACT Gut helminth parasites of fish cause a lot of harm to the gastrointestinal tract and so reducing the economic benefit of fishing industries and aquaculture. This study was undertaken to survey the gut helminth parasites of Clariasgariepinus and Oreochromisniloticus, rate of helminth parasites infection and find out the significant difference between helminth parasites infection to length and weight of fishes at the Ibi fishing site of River Benue. One hundred fishes were sampled at River Benue at Ibi fishing site from fishermen operating with different fishing gears, comprising of 60 C.

HYDROGEOPHYSICAL SURVEY OF THE FRESHWATER-SALINEWATER INTERFACE IN OPOBO/NKORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE, SOUTH EASTERN NIGER DELTA Womuru Edwin Nnamdi and Ibim, Dagogo Franklin Department of Physics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Email: edwinwomuru@gmail.com ABSTRACT Nine Schlumberger Vertical electrical   sounding (VES) were carried   out   in   Opobo/Nkoro Local government   Area   in Rivers State   of   Nigeria .The   vertical electrical   sounding   data were   modeled   using   resist software   into five geo electric   layers. The   first   layer is the   top soil   while   that   of the   other   layers   varied   between   sand, coarse sand, clayey sand, clay   and   gravelly  

INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP IN STUDENTS MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT; IMPLICATION FOR TEACHING MENSURATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Paulina R. Danladi,   Aliyu Waziri and Udonsa A. Ezekiel Department of Mathematics Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The paper was on innovative technique for bridging gender gap in student’s mathematics achievement: implication for teaching mensuration in senior secondary school. The concept of mathematics and issues on gender gap was discussed as way of introduction. Innovation and mensuration was defined as the implementation of the new and mensuration as the process of mathematical rules for finding lengths, areas and volumes of shapes or objects. The paper further discussed the need of innovations and innovations in teaching mathematics which was diversified in terms of methods, pedagogic resources and mastery learning strategy used in teaching-learning process. Some example...

STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING GMELINA ARBOREA AS BROWSE PLANT FROM EXTINCTION AT GARKAWA S. D. Sudik and G. P. Gofwan Department of Animal Health and Production,   Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Nigeria E-mail: davidsudik@yahoo.com ABSTRACT It was observed that most plants naturally established were usually left uncared and such plants were getting extinct due to their alarming rate of dying. One of such plant was Gmelina arborea. Animals attack this plant by peeling its bark. There were 15 matured Gmelina arborea stands in the College of Agriculture, Garkawa, majority, 53.33% were death; 26.67% were under attack and only 20% were safe. The measures given to stop animals attacking this plant were fencing of each Gmelina arborea stand, or fencing the whole College premises, and rubbing sheep and goats’ faeces on the stem of Gmelina arborea. If these suggested measures are adopted the issue of Gmelina arborea dying and getting extinct would be over...

EXTERMINATING CASES OF KIDNAPPING THROUGH THE USE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIA Amadi, Richard Nlemanya Department of Mass Communication, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt richnleamadione@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This study investigated techniques adopted by the Nigerian government to tackle cases of kidnapping in the country. This study was guided by two major public relations theories/models namely, transfer process and two-way-asymmetrical models. Population of the study comprised 800 Nigerians who responded to the 18 item questionnaire transmitted through a web page. Findings shows that the war against kidnapping is yet to be won as a result of total neglect by the Nigerian government in the utilization of public relations strategies in fighting cases of kidnapping in the country, therefore, recommended adoption of research

THE ROLE OF MATHEMATICS IN INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPs) RESETTLEMENT Aliyu M. Waziri, Paulina R. Danladi and Udonsa A. Ezekiel Department of Mathematics Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT This paper examines the role of mathematics in internally displaced persons resettlement programmes. The issues discussed have wider applicability for resettlement programmes not only in Nigeria but in Africa as a whole and other part of the world. It looks at the concept of displacement as suffering pains that reduce the worth of a displaced person, the meaning of internally displaced persons (IDPs) as defined by United Nations. The paper also discusses the cause of displacement in conflict context as cross fire of disputes between insurgent groups and government forces. The study proffers solutions among which is local integration in the host country where they are currently living or resettling. It also suggests and recommends among other things ...

EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING AND ORGANIZATIONAL GOAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A DEPRESSED ECONOMY James Nwoye Obi and Edwin Agwu Department of Business Management Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria E-mail: james.obi1@covenantuniversity.edu.ng, edwin.agwu@covenantuniversity.edu.ng ABSTRACT Effective decision-making occupies key position in the life of an organization be it a public establishment or a private corporate entity.   On daily basis, executives and leaders make multiplicity of decisions involving the exchange of information, data review, generation of new ideas, evaluation of alternative courses of action and implementation of policies.   This article examines how effective decision-making impacts organizational goal achievement especially in a depressed economy.   Descriptive research method was adopted in the article. Instrument used to gather data was questionnaire designed on 5-point scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree...

CHILD ABUSIVE ACTS: THE NEED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CHILD WELFARE IN NIGERIA Oriji, Christian Chigozi Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria E-mail:christianchigozioriji@gmail.com ABSTRACT The study x-rayed child abusive acts and the need for the improvement of child welfare in Nigeria. In doing this, it first and foremost answered the question: What is child abuse? Beyond the relevant answers given on the above question, it also explained types of child abuse, incidents of child abuse, Child’s Rights Act (CRA), child welfare and its situation in Nigeria. In addition, it delineated the need for the improvement of child welfare in Nigeria. In line with the foregoing, it therefore, recommended among others that the National Legislative Assembly amends all the clauses of 2003 CRA by stipulating more stringent penalties for those who violate them, in order to reduc...

AQUIFER CHARACTERISATION AND EVALUATION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY USING GEOELECTRIC METHOD Womuru, E.N. and Ibim, D.F Department of Physics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Email: edwinwomuru@gmail.com ABSTRACT The study is carried out in parts of Port Harcourt L.G.A, Rivers State, Nigeria. A total of twelve (12) vertical electrical sounding locations were occupied using the Schlumberger electrode configuration in the evaluation of the aquifer characteristics and ground water quality in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The study was aimed at characterizing the aquifer in the area as well as assessing its potential risk to contaminant seepage in terms of the aquifer hydraulic properties and protective capacity of the overburden rock materials using Dar zarouk parameters. The results show a lithology that is dominated by sands of various grades with minor delineable intercalating clay/shale impermeable bed. The study area is ...

ADOLESCENTS’ USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND THEIR EXPOSURE TO SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS AND CRIMES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA Oriji, Christian Chigozi Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt,Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria E-mail:christianchigozioriji@gmail.com ABSTRACT The prime focus of this study was to investigate adolescents’ use of social media and their exposure to sexual behaviours and crimes in Rivers State, Nigeria. Two hypotheses were generated to guide the study. Survey design was adopted for the study. The population covered all adolescents in Rivers State. A sample of 600 respondents was randomly selected for the study. The selection was done through the use of simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was face-validated by professionals in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Universi...

International Journal of Research and Development Studies                  Volume 8, Number 1, 2017 ISSN: 2056 – 2121 © 2017 McEvans Publishing Company THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF LOVE AND RAYLEIGH SURFACE ELASTIC WAVES IN EXPLORATION SEISMOLOGY Ibim, D.F. and Womuru, E.N. Department of Physics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education P.M.B. 5047, Port Harcourt, Nigeria E-mail: dagogofranklin@gmail.com ABSTRACT This paper is written with the aim of presenting the basics of seismic surface waves theory that can be applied in both earthquake and exploration seismology. Seismologist measures the seismic waves near the free-surface, and it is important to understand the near surface effects. At the surface, both incident and reflected waves coexist, and the total amplitude is the sum of the two. Shear horizontal (SH) waves do not interact with the P and shear vertical (SV) waves at...