Dr. JUDE ONYEMEKIHIAN
Publication Title An Assessment Of WTO Rules And Its Implications To Africa Countries: A Case Study Of Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
Publication Authors ONYEMEKIHIAN JUDE
Year Published 2021-06-21
Abstract The World Trade Organization (WTO) is responsible for global trade rules between nations to enhance the free
movement of goods and services, believing that it will benefit all parties involved. Like other developing
countries, Nigeria is left with no option than to accept the rules of the WTO rules. Hence, Nigeria signed the WTO treaties in 1995 to benefit from the aim and objectives of WTO, which is to promote free trade and stimulate economic growth. However, since 1995 Nigeria became a member of the WTO. WTO rules instead of stimulating the economy through Trade, WTO trade rules have opened up Nigeria's homegrown economies to
the international market, a situation which has weakened the productive base of the country, making Nigerian
goods unable to compete with imported goods. This situation is unacceptable and calls for the need to adopt
strategies that could enable Nigeria to benefit maximally from WTO aims and objectives. Therefore, this paper assesses WTO rules and their implications to Africa countries, using Nigeria as a case study. The paper utilised secondary data collected from textbooks, journals, newspapers and the internet. The paper observed that WTO rules and trade negotiations have often excluded Nigeria, which has hindered the profitable trade relationship between Nigeria and developed countries. It has also turned Nigeria into a dumping ground for all sorts of substandard products. In addition, some industries in the country, especially the textile industry, have been overwhelmed by importing cheap Chinese and Indian textile products with all the attendant social and economic problems such as the closure of factories and unemployment. Again, the provision and interpretation articulating the WTO rules have also impeded Nigeria from enforcing its laws to protect the public good. The resultant effect is growing poverty, disease, illiteracy, underdevelopment occasioned by huge debt profiles and balance of payment problems associated with Nigeria. Therefore, the paper recommends that WTO redress the situation by promoting the beneficial integration of African countries into the multilateral trading system
Publication Title Post-Election Litigation and Socio-Economic Underdevelopment in Nigeria: The Nexus and Effectual Exposition
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Paper Link https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-5-issue-2/187-191.pdf
Publication Authors OGBE Henry Ejotubu & Onyemekihian Jude
Year Published 2021-02-15
Abstract The study focuses on post- election litigations as it has become a norm in the conduct of election in Nigeria and its effects on socio- economic development. Through secondary and primary data particularly observation methods of injury, the study reveal that reign of systemic corruption in Nigeria has negative effects on the electoral ecosystem which equally affects the genuine operations of the judiciary over true verdicts of post-election litigations. The paper also reveal that diversion of public funds meant for developments in pretext into elephant (big and unending) projects but financial conduit for financing post-election litigations depicts the nexus between post-election litigation and socio-economic underdevelopment in Nigeria. Besides, the paper establish that the role of godfatherism in Nigeria politics, appointment of incompetent hands in government at the expense of technocrats, enthronement of nurtured fraudulent politicians as leaders and fear of uncertainty which deters investors among others are effects of post-election litigations on socio-economic development in Nigeria. Political education, life imprisonment for corrupt electoral staff, Judges and Justices, stoppage of money politics which fuels the role of godfatherism and its related illegality are among others are recommended herein by this paper.
Publication Title Relationship between National Interest and Global Interest in Foreign Policy of a State
Publication Type journal
Publisher Social Sciences Research Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
Publication Authors Onyemekihian Jude & Ebie Sunday Onyekwuma
Year Published 2021-07-17
Abstract International socialization has undeniably reshaped international relations. Similarly, the internationalization of national interests and national politics cannot be discounted. The national and global interests are readily distinct notions since both elements play a key role in developing external policy. Thus this paper examined the relationship between national interest and global interest in the foreign policy of a State. The study will take an all encompassing view of national interest and foreign approach. It will examine a state’s national interest and her Afro centric foreign policy. Consideration will be paid to those techniques put in place for the accomplishment of a state’s national interest. The paper utilized secondary data sourced from the internet, journals, magazines, newspapers and the internet. The paper argued vehemently that foreign policy is "primarily generated within states and that the influence of global interest forms the basis of national interest, overshadowing but not discounting the remaining elements. The paper concluded that the correlation between national and global interest areas is of great strength.
Publication Title The Role of United Nations in Conflict Resolution in Africa: A Case Study of Sierra Leone
Publication Type journal
Publisher Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science
Publication Authors Onyemekihian Jude
Year Published 2021-12-13
Abstract The Sierra Leone conflict which started in 1991defied all efforts to resolve it; government forces, civil defence
and even the efforts of ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG). The situation necessitated the intervention of
United Nation and United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) was deployed in 1999 to
resolve the conflict. It was observed that even with the presence of UNAMSIL, the rebel group (RUF) continued
their attack. The worst situation was experienced, in 2000, when the RUF attacked Freetown and took some
UNAMSIL peacekeepers hostage. The continuation of attacks by the rebel group even with the present of
UNAMSIL questions the preparedness of UN in the task of ensuring world peace and security. Thus, this paper
examined the role United Nations played in resolving the Sierra Leone conflict. In doing this, paper utilized
secondary data sourced from text books, Magazines, Newspapers and the internet materials. The paper found that United Nations helped to restore peace in Sierra Leone, but not without some challenges which hindered the efforts of UNAMSIL. The challenges include slow rate of deployment, inadequate manpower and logistics as well as non cooperation of warlords. The argued vehemently that UN can only carry out peacekeeping
operation effectively, thereby maintain world peace and security if the identified challenges are adequately combated. The paper there] ore recommends quick and prompt deployment of troops by UN to conflict areas. The paper also recommends the strengthening of the sub-regional organizations in the African continent
Publication Title BORDER SECURITY GOVERNANCE AND THE CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE SECURITY IN NIGERIAN STATE: AN INQUIRY INTO NIGERIA-BENIN BORDER
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies (IJMSSPCS)
Publication Authors OGBE Henry Ejotubu & Onyemekihian Jude
Year Published 2021-06-23
Abstract The Nigeria-Benin Republic border is one of the sources of insecurity to the Nigerian state due to its porosity. The paper then examined the effective security challenges at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border. Ex-post facto research design, which relied on secondary sources inquiry and structural functionalism theory, was adopted in the
paper. The paper looked at the danger of inadequate security of Nigeria-Benin border to Nigerian National security and security challenges at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border. The paper revealed the challenges of management, ECOWAS protocol on free movement, lack of development of border communities, and historical ties committed in Nigeria. The paper recommends proper regular training on border security management of the involved security personal and demarcation of the border with built wall with Iron Gate rather than bamboo sticks.
Publication Title THE ROLE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE IN HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT: A PATHWAY TO GOOD GOVERNANCE
Publication Type journal
Publisher JOURNAL OF POLITICAL INQUIRY
Publication Authors OGBE Henry Ejotubu & Onyemekihian Jude
Year Published 2017-09-17
Abstract The relevant knowledge needed to enthrone good governance is embedded in Political Science. The role of Political Science in human capital (manpower) development is explicitly revealed by this paper through observational and secondary methods of data gathering adopted. Among others, the paper revealed that; the knowledge of Political Science unfold the attributes of good governance in a state, and that by its sub-fields, Political Science trains and develops various categories of human capital such as public administrators, political analysts, public policy analysts, diplomats, educators, political news reporters, and through workshops, conferences, seminars, etc. Political Science improves civil servants performance/productivity. The paper also, revealed that the study of Political Science does not make one a politician as common sensically perceived by many people and equally identified among others ethnic factors, corruption and ignorance as barriers to good governance. Elements of Political Science as general course of study in all tertiary institutions should be introduced to educate the minds of men to be advocate and observance of good governance and tackling of corruption, poverty and ethnic factors by government are some of the recommendations made by this paper.
Publication Title The Nigeria Police and Management of Internal Security in Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher Labar Journal of Military History & Peace Studies, (LJMHPS)
Publication Authors ONYEMEKIHIAN JUDE
Year Published 2021-11-14
Abstract Over the years, the relative peace that placed Nigeria among the more secure nations in the West African sub-region has been eroded and the country has suddenly metamorphosed into an abode of serial bombings, hostage-taking, kidnapping, armed robbery, cold-blooded murders and ethno-religious conflicts. The increasing nature of the indices of insecurity in the country is not only disturbing but also questions the effectiveness of the Nigerian security architecture, especially that of the Nigerian Police which is primarily saddled with the responsibility of providing security to the people. This has led to a series of debates and arguments on how best to reform the Nigerian Police in order to reposition it to meet the new wave of security challenges confronting the country. It is against this backdrop with the help of secondary data, this paper attempts a discussion on the level of performance of the Nigerian Police in the management of internal security in the wake of the challenge for the struggle for sustainable peace and the safety of lives and properties in the country. The paper utilized two theories in explaining this work, system theory and human security theory. The paper revealed that the performance of the police, especially with regard to civil relations, is significantly influenced by the colonial legacy of its establishment. Also, that the security agency (the police) is highly centralized making it difficult for swift and dynamic decision-making needed to confront the trajectories of conflict and security challenges. The paper further identified number of challenges hindering the effectiveness of the Nigerian Police which include manpower shortage and elite policing, poor public perception, the issue of politicization, and overly centralized and non-meritocratic leadership. It was however recommended amongst others that there should be adequate funding of the Nigerian police by government at all levels and that government should upgrade the police academy to be more technical for effective internal security management.
Publication Title A Critical Examination of Collective Security and International Terrorism: A Case Study of Syria
Publication Type journal
Publisher international journal of governance
Publication Authors Onyemekihian Jude
Year Published 2022-05-22
Abstract The Syrian revolution has sustained the terrorist activities of Al-Oaeda all over the world. It is also accountable for the rise of other international teirorist groups in Syria and has greatly disturbed international peace and security. International terrorism, without a doubt, is responsible for the highest number of death and internally displaces persons in most countries of the world. Besides, Syria is now the only country most affected by terrorism where journalists are regularly targeted. The longer the fighting continues in Syria, the longer it gives terrorist groups (AI-Qaeda) the stronghold to continue their terrorist operations against the World. This study is thus an examination of how civil wars cause the emergence of international terrorists and sustains acts of terrorism, using Syria as a case study, with a special focus on how collective security can help curtail international terrorism. The study utilised a secondary data collection, method, including textbooks, journals, newspapers, magazines, and internet materials. The study found that the Syrian revolution created terrorist groups and also increased the rate of international terrorism. The study, however, recommended that nation-states must wake up to the fight against terrorism; it must work to reduce terrorist organisations' operational capabilities through preventative and offensive action (and sometimes also defensive action) based on intelligence resources.