Editorial Objectives

International Journal of Advanced Research in Public Policy, Administration and Development Strategies (IJARPPADS) is a peer- reviewed research-driven journal that provides intellectual platform for the dissemination of critical, empirical and regular papers in public administration, management and social sciences. From global to national levels, it publishes topical issues and commentaries on recent developments in public sector law, public sector policy development, comparative analysis, legal theories and emerging development strategies.

Journal Articles

Innovative Public Service Delivery for Sustainable Development (A Study of General Hospital Igando, Lagos State, Nigeria)

¹Ojo Ann David & ²Olojede Ibukunoluwa Bose

^1&2Department of Public Administration, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria

Securing Africa's Food Sovereignty

Ahunna Eziakonwa

Regional Bureau for Africa, New York

Tax Components and its Effects on Industrial Output in Nigeria

¹Joshua-Gyang, Emily, ²Awujola, Abayomi & ³Aiyedogbon, O. John

^1,2&3Department of Economics, Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State

How Fanatic Followership of Religious Leaders Shaped the Belief of Pentecostal Churches Towards the COVID- 19 Pandemic in Port Harcourt

¹Eze, Ifeoma Louisa, ²Raimi, Lasisi, ³Aroh Amadi, ⁴Ngwu, Leonard Ugwu & ⁵Nwodo, Sylvester Nnaemeka

²Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
^1,3,4,5Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Enugu State, Nigeria

Local Government Finance and Community Development in Nigeria

¹Wisdom Selekekeme Krokeyi & ²Amaegberi, Michael

^1&2Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State

Effect of Health Expenditure on the Standard of Living in Nigeria

¹Abayomi Awujola, ²Ogwuche, D. David & ³Anna Dyaji Baba Iyakwari

^1,2&3Department of Economics, Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State

The Dynamics of Sudan's Armed Conflict: Interrogating the Relevance of Power Sharing Along Ethnic Lines as a Panacea for Peace

¹Fada Doupere Paul & ²Areprekumor Clinton

¹Department of Political Science, Federal University Otuoke
²History and Diplomacy, Niger Delta University

Finishing the Job on HIV/AIDS

John N. Nkengasong

U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Health Diplomacy, United States Department of State

Managing Contemporary Industrial Conflict in Selected Manufacturing Industries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Oyintonyo Michael-Olomu

Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Federal University Otuoke, Nigeria

Public Debt and Economic Development in Nigeria, 2015-2022

¹Joseph Chinedum Nwanne, ²Edward Murphy Abah & ³Umma Kaltume Baba

¹Department of Political Science, Bingham University Along Abuja-Keffi Expressway Karu Near Abuja, Nigeria
²Central Bank of Nigeria Policy Development Office
³Central Bank of Nigeria Currency Research Office Abuja

Boko Haram Terrorism, The Girl Child and Sustainable Development in North-East Nigeria

¹Anthony Rufus, ²Jonah Sinivie, & ³Gideon O. Ekeuwei

^1,2&3Department of Political Science, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State

Effect of Herders-Farmers Conflict on Food Security in Bassa Community, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State

¹John Abimiku, ²Ahmed II Hajarah Hassan & ³Basil Bawa

^1&3Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Administration,
²Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

Mediating Role of the Church in Peace Building and Unity in Nigeria: Implications for National Development

¹Jonathan A. Ukah, ²James Omaji Ukatu, ³Fidelis I. Agbo, ⁴Joseph O. Ekpechu, ⁵Olekan Chioma, ⁶Onuoha Ogobuchi Onuoha, ⁷Babatunde M. Idowu, ⁸Mercy C. Arua & ⁹Sunday Onele

^1,2,4&5Department of Sociology,
^7&8Department of Criminology & Security Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
³University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria
⁶Department of Psychology and Sociological Studies, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria
⁹Department of Political Science, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

The Impact of Pay Dispersion on Employee Commitment: A Study of Selected Hotels in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

¹Duke-Andrews, Linda C. & ²Obiora, Judipat N.

^1&2Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Unveiling the Dynamic Impact: How External Financing Transforms the Financial Performance of Nigerian Breweries

¹Elechi Ogbonnaya Okpara, ²Ikwor Ogbonnaya, ³Ikechukwu Eze Okereke, ⁴Okereke Chukwu Ugwu, ⁵Linus Egwu Ele, & ⁶Abraham Cecilia Ezinne

¹Department of Accountancy, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
^2,3,4,5&6Department of Economics & Dev Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu, Nigeria

Per Capita Income and Child Infant Mortality Rate in Nigeria: A Vector Error Correction Model Analysis

¹Chris U. Kalu, & ²Chidinma Okafor

^1&2Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Crude Oil Theft, Roles of Traditional Leaders and Development Implications in Nigeria: The Niger Delta Experience

¹Bieh, Nwoke Nwoke & ²Erondu, Chinyere Iheoma

¹Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
²Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers

Effect of Sustainable Development Goal's Social Support Operation (YESSO) Programme on Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation in Kwali Area Council, Abuja-Nigeria

¹Nyangwae Nuvalga Audu, ²David C. Nwogbo, ³Harrison Ataide & ⁴Musa Zakari

¹,^2&4National Open University of Nigeria, FCT Abuja 3University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State

Evaluating the Effects of Increased Openness on Land Administration in the Federal Capital Territory

¹Oradiegwu Chinwe, ²Ibeme, Patricia Nwamaka & ³Ochala Mark

^1,2&3Department of Public Administration,Faculty of Management Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja.

An Analysis of the National and Zonal Levels of Multidimensional Energy Poverty in Nigeria

¹ThankGod O. Apere & ²Ebierinyo Ayebaemi Akarara

^1&2Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria