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.

Editorial Contact

International Scientific Research Consortium

Dr. Abdulazeez D. El-Ladan
The Future Institute
10 Coventry Innovation Village
Coventry University
Technology Park, CV1 2TL, United Kingdom

Email: admin@internationalpolicybrief.org; irjp.journals@gmail.com

Editorial and Advisory Board

Professor Phil Marpleet
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of East London, UK

Professor Yusuf Ali Zoaka
Department of Political Science,
University of Abuja, Nigeria

Dr. Bassey Anam
Institute of Public Policy & Administration
University of Calabar, Cross River State, NG

Dr. Arugu, O. Love
Department of Political Science and Strategic Studies
Federal University Otuoke, NG

Dr. Ruwhuoma Doris Chukwu
Department of Political & Administrative Studies,
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, NG

Journal Articles

State and Development Challenges in Africa: Conceptual and ĉeoretical Issues

Enang, Agnes Ubana
Department of Public Administration, University of Calabar, Calabar

Statecraft: Pathway to Sustainable Democracy and Economic Development in Africa

Memud, Olanrewaju Rafiu
Department of Political Science and International Relations Southwestern University Nigeria, Okun-Owa, Ogun State

External Shocks and Macroeconomic Volatility in Nigeria

Malachy Ashywel Ugbaka
Department of Economics, University of Calabar, CRS, Nigeria

Improving the Cost-Effectiveness of Research Investment: Linking Universities in Agricultural Research

Lindsay Falvey
University of Melbourne, Australia

Climate Resilient Crop Adoption in Kaduna State as a Strategy for Food Security and Improved Nutrition in Kaduna State

¹Alfred Cyprain Bognet, ²Elisha Dangiwa Yari, ³Tanko Dan Paul,⁴Nuhu Godwin, & ⁵Favour Kajyung Maisamari

¹Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission
^2&5Department of Economics, Kaduna State University, Kaduna
³Federal Cooperative College
⁴Department of Cooperative Economics and Management, Federal Cooperative College, Kaduna

Strategic Sensitivity and Innovation: Enhancing Competitive Capabilities in Nigerian Manufacturing Firms

¹Akintaro, Abel Abiodun, ²Mercy Oluwatosin, Adeyokun & ³Agelebe, Ibiwunmi Bosede

¹Department of Business Administration, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
²Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 231, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
³Redeemer's University Directorate of Educational Services and Training P.M.B 230, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

Oil Facility Vandalization and Sustainability of Oil and Gas Firms in South-South Nigeria

¹Aigbokhai Emmanuel, ²Charles Obiora, & ³Kalu, Peters

¹UNIZIK Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
²Department of Political Science, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam,
³UNIZIK Business School & Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,

The Role of Entrepreneurship Education in Sustainable Empowerment of Illiterate Widows in Keffi

¹Yiga Sadi Helen, ²Lami Stephen Bess & ³Daniel Leku Ishaya

^1&3Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi
²Department of Social Development, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi

Market Women's Cooperative and the Promotion of Business Ventures in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State

¹Abanbeshie, Jeremiah A., ²Virginia Emmanuel Ironbar & ³Akwa Ezekiel Ime

^1,2&3Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies Faculty of Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria

Social Disagreement and Academic Progress in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria

Omono, Cletus Ekok
Department of Sociology,University of Calabar

Effect of Armed Banditry on Educational Outcomes in Affected Rural Communities of Katsina State, Nigeria

¹Abdulsalam S. Ademola, ²Martins Iyoboyi, ³Viashima Luper Veronica & ⁴Anifat Abdurraheem

^1&2Department of Economics and Development Studies, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
^3&4Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Dtsin-ma,Katsina State, Nigeria

The Impact of the Nigerian Civil War on the Esan People of Midwestern Nigeria, 1967-1970

Ighodalo Joseph Ejemheare
Department of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State

Infrastructure Development in India: An Appraisal

Purusottam Nayak
North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, India

Blue Economy and Economic Diversification in Nigeria: Emerging Challenges and Prospects

¹Sylvester Effefiom Nsa, ²John, Utibe Monday & ³Brown, Sunday Ndim

^1,2&3Department of Public Administration, University of Calabar

Impact of State Revenue Generation on Economic Growth in Nigeria: (1990-2023)

¹Ebo Darlington Chukwudalu, ²Aigbedion, I. Marvelous, & ³Obumuneke Ezie

^1,2&3Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Bingham University Karunasarawa State

Mediating Role of Patient Satisfaction in the Relationship Between Service Quality and the Performance of Private Hospitals in Keffi

John D. Adigizey
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria

Impact of Corporate Planning on Organizational Performance in 20 MTN Shops at Amuwo Odoėn Lagos

¹Williams Uloma Juliana, ²Tesunbi Samuel, & ³PuĨu Manji Danlami

^1&2Department of Business Administration, National University of Nigeria, Abuja.
³Department of Entrepreneurship, National University of Nigeria