Master of Science (M.Sc.) Theses and Dissertations

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    Farmer-herder crisis and food security in South western, Nigeria
    (Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2023) Femi, Joesph Adeyanju
    The study investigated the causes of farmer-herder crisis in Southwestern Nigeria. It also examined the effects of farmer-herders crisis on food security in the study area and examined the challenges of mitigating farmers-herders crisis in relation to food security in the study area. These were with a view to providing information on how farmer-herders crisis could be resolved to enhance food security in Southwestern Nigeria.
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    Rotating Savings Credit Associations And Performance Of Small-Scale Enterprises In Osun State, Nigeria.
    (Faculty of Administration, Department of Management and Accounting, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) SOREMEKUN, Mary Omowunmi
    The study examined the effects of Rotating Savings Credit Associations (ROSCA) on the performance of SSEs in Osun State. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the level of adoption of ROSCA among SSEs in Osun State; it evaluated the effects of ROSCA on the performance of SSEs in Osun state and lastly it assessed the challenges faced in the operation and adoption of ROSCA in Osun State.
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    Managerial ability, executive compensation and earnings quality of deposit money banks in Nigeria.
    (Department of Management and Accounting, Faculty of Administration. Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) MOMOH, Favour Ewelha
    The study determined the effect of managerial ability on earnings quality of deposit money banks in Nigeria; it established the relationship between executive compensation and earnings profile. It also ascertained the relationship between managerial ability and executive compensation. These were with a view to providing information on managerial ability, executive compensation, and earnings quality of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria.The study used secondary data. The population of the study consisted of the sixteen (16) DMBs listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The sample size was made up of the fourteen (14) DMBs that were listed on the NSE as at 1st January 2006. Data were collected on variables such as firm size, managerial ability, operating cash flow, executive gender, earnings quality, total compensation, firm growth, and leverage from the audited financial statements of selected DMBs and the NSE. Data collected were analysed using Fixed Effect Method and Random Effect Method. The result showed that firm size (t = -11.226, p < 0.05), one lag period of earnings before tax (t = -18.190, p < 0.05) and the joint effect of managerial ability and profit (t = 3.141, p < 0.05) were significant determinants of earnings quality. Furthermore, the result showed that compensation (t = 9.817, p < 0.05), net operating cash flow (t = 1.981, p leverage (t = 2.550, p < 0.05) and executive gender (t = 2.790, p < 0.05) had a significant effect on earnings profile. Finally, the result showed that managerial ability (t = 2.494, p < 0.05), firm size (t = 12.254, p < 0.05), leverage (t = 3.372, p < 0.05) and changes in earnings before interest tax (t = 5.757, p < 0.05) were positive and significantly related to executive compensation.The study concluded that managerial ability and executive compensation significantly enhanced the earnings quality of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria.
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    Motivation and performance among employees of ife central local government and ife east local government in osun state, Nigeria (2010-2018).
    (Department of Local Government and Development Studies, Faculty of Administration. Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) OLAPADE, Mary Iyabo
    The study determined the performance level for employees in Ife Central Local Government and Ife East Local Government Areas. It determined the motivational incentives utilised in Ife Central Local Government and Ife East Local Government. The study also determined the effect of motivation on employees performance in Ife Central Local Government and Ife East Local Government. Lastly, it investigated the challenges confronting Ife Central Local Government and Ife East Local Government in the provision of motivational packages in the period under study. These were with a view to providing information on how incentives and other motivational strategies have affected performance of employee in the local government areas. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Primary and secondary data were used. Primary data was collected through the administration of a structured questionnaire and conduct of indepth interview. The study population (1,220) comprised junior, senior and management staff in Ife Central Local Government and Ife East Local Government. The Local Governments were purposively selected due to proximity to the researcher which fostered easy collection of data. Proportionate sampling technique was used for this study. A sample size of 240 respondents representing 20% of the study population was simple random selected. This was because these respondents were directly involved in the implementation of motivational incentives in the local government. In addition, interviews were held with two directors and three heads of unit who were purposively selected. They were selected because they were responsible for supervising the implementation of motivational incentives in the local government. Secondary data were sourced from journals, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, government and publications. Data collected were analysed using simple percentage, frequency distribution table and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results showed that motivational packaged; enhanced salaries ranked highest with (𝑋̅= 3.36); employee housing loan scheme (𝑋̅= 3.306), fringe benefits (allowances) (𝑋̅= 3.29); promotions (𝑋̅= 3.22); and employee car loan scheme (𝑋̅= 3.04) were motivational packages that influenced workers’ performance. The motivational incentives utilised included: good and decent accommodation (𝑋̅= 3.37); staff development and trainings (𝑋̅= 3.33); career advancement (𝑋̅= 3.31); recognition and appreciation (𝑋̅= 3.31); promotion and growth (𝑋̅= 3.25). Other incentives such as bonus (t=9.650, p < 0.05), promotion (t= 3.299, p < 0.05), allowances (t=6.732, p < 0.05), fringe benefit (t=10.356, p < 0.05), salary/wage (t=-7.984, p < 0.05), commission (t=19.948, p < 0.05), holiday package (t= 8.315, p < 0.05) and medical reimbursement (t=--8.191, p < 0.05) had significant impact on the employees’ performance. The challenges confronting the local governments in the provision of motivational packages were: inadequate funding (100.0%), interference by higher level political appointees (57.5%), over bloated workforce (55.0%), poor revenue generation (82.5%), poor revenue utilisation (100.0%) among others. The study concluded that incentives and other motivational packages such as housing loan scheme, fringe benefits, promotions, and employee car loan scheme among others had notable effect on employees performance.
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    Renewable energy and sustainable development in Nigeria.
    (Department Of International Relations, Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2024) Adewale, Daniel Olarinde.
    This study looked at Nigeria's renewable energy roadmap in relation to the aims of sustainable development, analyzed the policy thrust of renewable energy in Nigeria and how it can be achieved, and identified the obstacles that come with implementing renewable energy in order to achieve sustainable development. These were intended to give information about how Nigeria's national renewable energy policy may support sustainable development. The study made use of both primary and secondary data. Numerous government organizations, academic institutions, and research centers engaged in sustainable development and renewable energy made up the study's population. From the study population, 14 respondents were purposefully chosen to make up the sample size. Key interviewees from organizations including the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), the Energy Research Center at the University of Lagos, the Renewable Energy Development Center (RETDC) at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and other prestigious research centers and universities throughout Nigeria were interviewed in-depth in order to gather primary data. Two professors from Obafemi Awolowo University's Department of Geography and Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies were also added to offer further viewpoints. Social media services including Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp, Facebook, and LinkedIn were used for in-person or virtual interviews. Books, journal articles, newspapers, magazines, official publications, and online sources were the primary sources of secondary data. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data that was collected. The findings demonstrated that if the institutional, financial, and technical obstacles were resolved, Nigeria's renewable energy program may hasten its pursuit of sustainable development. The study also discovered that although the roadmap for renewable energy aligned with Nigeria's sustainable development goals, its success or failure depended on the Nigerian government's capacity and readiness to overcome the aforementioned obstacles and encourage closer cooperation between all parties involved. It was also found that the Nigerian government should prioritize making large investments in public education and enlightenment at all levels if it is to make any real progress in its transition to renewable energy. Ultimately, it was demonstrated that despite the aforementioned obstacles, Nigeria could reach the full potential of its vast renewable energy resources through its renewable energy roadmap by increasing stakeholder engagement, investing more in technology, and establishing effective and efficient regulatory frameworks. The study came to the conclusion that Nigeria could only achieve its sustainable development goals with a well-executed national renewable energy policy.