Browsing by Author "BRAIMAH, Frederick Imuebe"

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    Explaining the State of Environmental Enforcement in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region: some Theoretical Consideration
    (Journal of Political Studies, 2024-06-10) EDO, Zephaniah Osuyi; FAJIMBOLA, Joshua Olatunde; BRAIMAH, Frederick Imuebe
    There are several theories that elucidate the current condition of environmental enforcement and laws in Nigeria, as well as the subsequent deterioration of the Niger Delta ecosystem by oil multinational corporations. These theories are not exclusive as they relate with other theories to advance a holistic view. This study examines three theories in connection to the continuous and unresolved environmental challenges confronting the Niger Delta area in Nigeria. These are the dependency theory, the rentier state theory, and the regulatory capture theory. Anchored on historical research design and the use of secondary data, the findings indicated that Nigeria's enforcement programmes had been seriously affected by its total reliance on oil proceeds and the subsequent capture of its regulatory agencies by oil multinationals. The paper discovered that Nigeria's oil dependency, rent-seeking behavior, and corruption had been the greatest obstacle to the enforcement regime in the country. This situation led to a condition where though the laws exist to address environmental injustice, the various governments, especially at the centre, have made sure that they are not applied stringently as it would mean a reduced income on a resource that has been defining the country's economy trajectory for over 60 years. The paper, therefore, recommended holistic approaches that are measurable and achievable to resolving the problem and dilemma of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
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    GIRL CHILD EDUCATION AND ADOLESCENCE PREGNANCY AN ASSESSMENT OF UNFPA ADVOCACY
    (Journal of Perspectives in Gender Development (JPIGD). Centre for Gender Development Studies Delta State University, 2023-11) OLOWONIYI, Amanda Funke; BRAIMAH, Frederick Imuebe; ADEJO, Deborah Boluwatife
    Adolescent pregnancy is a complex issue with social, economic, and health implications. Factors such as poor access to health care and education, gender inequality, and limited access to comprehensive sexual education contribute to the issue. This study examined the girl child education and adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria and the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) advocacy concerning education and adolescent pregnancy. Adopting the Social Learning Theory, it examined the persistence of adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria, despite UNFPA advocacy efforts. The qualitative research approach was adopted to generate the secondary data which were obtained from published articles and online sources. The MAXQDA thematic analysis was used to generate data analysis. The study found that a comprehensive strategy is needed to prevent adolescent pregnancy, including advancing gender equality and increasing access to contraception. The study also found out that early marriage and cultural misconception limits the girl child’s education. The study recommends that collaborations between UNFPA, the Association for Reproductive and Family Health, and other organizations are needed to strengthen comprehensive sexual education, advocate for gender equality, improve access to reproductive health services, and support economic empowerment.