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Assessing Gombe State Citizens’ Attitude And Perception Towards Nigeria’s Cashless Policy Bachama, Yusufu Nigel; Bello, Matthew Funsho
JPAS (Journal of Public Administration Studies) Vol 6, No 1 (2021)
Publisher : FIA UB

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jpas.2021.006.01.8

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the cashless policy in 2011, which eventually took effect in 2012. The aim of the policy amongst others is to reduce the amount of physical cash circulating in the economy and encouraging more electronic-based transactions. The objective of this study is to review the CBN cashless policy in Gombe State and assess peoples’ behavior and attitudes towards the policy in the State since its inception. Questionnaires were administered on 300 bank customers across the 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State. The findings revealed that 65% of respondents do not know what the cashless policy is all about, 80% are happy with the introduction of cash-lite (Cashless) points such as Automated Teller Machines, Point of Sales, and Internet Banking etc. As an interim verdict, 25% of the respondents believe that the cashless policy is necessary, 24% believe that the CBN approach to its implementation is the best and 43% believe that the policy will succeed. The study recommends that more banks’ branches and cash-lite channels need to be established especially in other LGAs; there is also the need to consolidate in infrastructural development; and financial literacy for all.
Utilization And Application Of Research Findings In The Nigerian Public Sector – A Call For Change Bello, Matthew Funsho; Mela, Keneth; Yakubu, Lydia
Journal of Governance and Administrative Reform Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): Journal of Governance and Administrative Reform
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (350.62 KB) | DOI: 10.20473/jgar.v3i1.37931

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Abstract Research outcomes or findings are regarded in developed nations as important in expanding existing knowledge on any phenomenon in the society. This is because it fosters growth of logical reasoning and it is crucial for socio-economic progress of the society. Findings from the study showed that the Nigerian government does not appreciate the importance of research outcomes or finding that is why the public sector is backward in terms of socio-economic development due to neglect of the research component in the economy; some of the importance of research findings include: The current status of research in the country is not encouraging to foster socio-economic development because Research and its findings as a tool for socio-economic development has not been properly put into use or applied appropriately; among the challenges besetting utilization and application of research findings are: lack of implementation of research findings, lack of reliable and valid data, secrecy and inadequate funding from both government and nongovernmental organizations. A content analysis and a descriptive research technique was employed for obtaining data through the use of secondary sources; e.g. reviewing of existing literature on the topic under investigation; the paper recommends that research should be adequately funded by the government with the support of the private sector, Research findings should be given priority and must be fully utilized and applied in policy formulation and implementation to achieve desired socio – economic growth and development and that: Research findings should be made available to the public for use in solving the human problems. Keywords: research findings, utilization, meaningful development and growth, content analysis, nigerian public sector Abstrak Hasil atau temuan penelitian di negara maju dianggap penting dalam memperluas pengetahuan yang ada tentang fenomena apa pun di masyarakat. Hal ini karena mendorong pertumbuhan penalaran logis dan sangat penting untuk kemajuan sosial ekonomi masyarakat. Temuan dari studi menunjukkan bahwa pemerintah Nigeria tidak menghargai pentingnya hasil penelitian atau temuan itu sebabnya sektor publik terbelakang dalam hal pembangunan sosial-ekonomi karena mengabaikan komponen penelitian dalam perekonomian; beberapa temuan penelitian yang penting antara lain: Status penelitian di tanah air saat ini tidak mendorong untuk mendorong pembangunan sosial-ekonomi karena Penelitian dan temuannya sebagai alat untuk pembangunan sosial-ekonomi belum dimanfaatkan atau diterapkan secara tepat; Di antara tantangan yang melanda pemanfaatan dan penerapan temuan penelitian adalah: kurangnya implementasi temuan penelitian, kurangnya data yang dapat diandalkan dan valid, kerahasiaan dan pendanaan yang tidak memadai baik dari pemerintah maupun lembaga swadaya masyarakat. Analisis isi dan teknik penelitian deskriptif digunakan untuk memperoleh data melalui penggunaan sumber-sumber sekunder; misalnya meninjau literatur yang ada tentang topik yang diselidiki; makalah ini merekomendasikan bahwa penelitian harus didanai secara memadai oleh pemerintah dengan dukungan sektor swasta, Temuan penelitian harus diprioritaskan dan harus dimanfaatkan dan diterapkan sepenuhnya dalam perumusan dan implementasi kebijakan untuk mencapai pertumbuhan dan pembangunan sosial-ekonomi yang diinginkan dan bahwa: Temuan penelitian harus tersedia untuk umum untuk digunakan dalam memecahkan masalah manusia. Kata kunci: temuan penelitian, pemanfaatan, perkembangan dan pertumbuhan yang berarti, analisis konten, sektor publik Nigeria
Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Capital Development In Nigeria: Case Study on Guaranty Trust Bank, Gombe State, Nigeria Bello, Matthew Funsho; Mohammad Aliyu, Rabi; Osungboye, Biola Muhibat
Journal of Governance and Administrative Reform Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Governance and Administrative Reform
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jgar.v5i1.56240

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Abstract This research evaluates human capital development and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Nigeria, using Guaranty Trust Bank Gombe as a case study, covering the period from 2015 to 2020. The study aims to identify the causes of low human capital development in Nigeria and propose solutions to this persistent issue. Three hypotheses guide this study: the impact of CSR, the growth of human capital in the host community, and a combination of both. The methodology includes data from both primary and secondary sources, analyzed using tables, percentages, questionnaires, oral interviews, and basic statistical methods. Findings indicate that the host community has benefited from Guaranty Trust Bank's human capital development initiatives, with many respondents expressing satisfaction and acknowledging the presence of skills acquisition programs. The study recommends that Guaranty Trust Bank adopt a long-term, sustainable approach to its CSR programs, partnering with relevant stakeholders such as government bodies, non-governmental organizations, and community-based groups to maximize resources and skills. Keywords: corporate social responsibility, human capital development, Guaranty Trust Bank, Gombe State, Nigeria   Abstrak Penelitian ini mengevaluasi pengembangan sumber daya manusia dan tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan (CSR) di Nigeria, dengan menggunakan studi kasus Guaranty Trust Bank Gombe, yang mencakup periode 2015 hingga 2020. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi penyebab rendahnya pengembangan sumber daya manusia di Nigeria dan mengusulkan solusi untuk masalah yang terus-menerus ini. Ada tiga hipotesis yang memandu penelitian ini: dampak CSR, pertumbuhan sumber daya manusia di komunitas tuan rumah, dan kombinasi keduanya. Metodologinya mencakup data dari sumber primer dan sekunder, dianalisis menggunakan tabel, persentase, kuesioner, wawancara lisan, dan metode statistik dasar. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat setempat telah memperoleh manfaat dari inisiatif pengembangan sumber daya manusia Guaranty Trust Bank, dan banyak responden menyatakan kepuasan dan mengakui adanya program perolehan keterampilan. Studi ini merekomendasikan agar Guaranty Trust Bank mengadopsi pendekatan jangka panjang dan berkelanjutan terhadap program CSR-nya, bermitra dengan pemangku kepentingan terkait seperti badan pemerintah, organisasi non-pemerintah, dan kelompok berbasis masyarakat untuk memaksimalkan sumber daya dan keterampilan. Kata kunci: tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan, pengembangan sumber daya manusia, Guaranty Trust Bank, Negara Bagian Gombe, Nigeria.
The Role of Card Readers in the Conduct of 2019 General Elections in Gombe State: A Study of INEC Office, Gombe, Nigeria Bello, Matthew Funsho; Hassan, Blessing Yanuti
Journal of Governance and Administrative Reform Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Governance and Administrative Reform
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jgar.v6i1.71500

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Abstract This study examined the effectiveness of smart card readers in ensuring credible electoral processes during the 2019 general elections in Gombe State, using the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office as the unit of analysis. The research was guided by four specific objectives and one hypothesis. The target population comprised all 207 INEC staff members within the Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State, from which a sample of 180 respondents was selected. Data for the study were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire, while the analysis employed descriptive statistics, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation. To test the hypothesis, the chi-square statistical method was applied. The results revealed a calculated chi-square value (x-cal) of 2.71, exceeding the tabulated chi-square value (x-tab) of 2.69 at the specified level of significance (p = 2.71 > 2.69), indicating a statistically significant outcome. The findings suggest that smart card readers contributed to the reliability of the 2019 general elections in Gombe State, Nigeria. Moreover, the study aligns with evidence from other countries where the adoption of smart card reader technology has enhanced electoral integrity. Consequently, the study recommends that residents of Gombe State—and Nigerians more broadly—adopt smart card readers across all tiers of electoral administration. Furthermore, it is advised that INEC and its ad hoc staff receive comprehensive training to address the operational challenges experienced during the 2019 elections.   Keywords: Card reader, INEC Nigeria, Gombe state, Gombe local government, Nigerian 2019 general elections.   Abstrak  Penelitian ini mengkaji peran pembaca kartu (card reader) dalam memastikan keandalan pemilu pada Pemilu 2019 di Provinsi Gombe, dengan lokus kantor INEC sebagai unit analisis. Empat tujuan dan satu hipotesis dirumuskan untuk memandu penelitian ini. Populasi penelitian terdiri dari 207 pekerja INEC di Kabupaten Gombe, Provinsi Gombe, dengan sampel berjumlah 180 responden. Sumber data yang digunakan mencakup data primer dan sekunder. Data primer dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner, dan analisis dilakukan menggunakan statistik deskriptif, termasuk rata-rata aritmatika dan standart deviasi. Untuk menguji hipotesis, digunakan statistik inferensial berupa uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai chi-square yang signifikan sebesar 2,71 (chi-square hitung, x-cal) dibandingkan dengan nilai chi-square tabel sebesar 2,69 (x-tab), dengan p = 2,71 > 2,69. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa penggunaan pembaca kartu (smart card reader) berkontribusi pada keandalan Pemilu 2019 di Provinsi Gombe, Nigeria. Selain itu, penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa beberapa negara telah mengalami peningkatan signifikan dalam proses pemilu setelah mengadopsi teknologi pembaca kartu pintar. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan agar masyarakat Provinsi Gombe, dan warga Nigeria pada umumnya, mengadopsi pembaca kartu pintar untuk semua tingkat administrasi pemilu. Selain itu, untuk mengatasi tantangan yang dihadapi selama Pemilu 2019, disarankan agar INEC dan staf ad hoc menerima pelatihan yang memadai dalam penggunaan pembaca kartu pintar. Kata kunci: Pembaca kartu, INEC Nigeria, Negara Bagian Gombe, pemerintah lokal Gombe, Pemilu Nigeria 2019.
Co-Authors Bachama, Yusufu Nigel Hassan, Blessing Yanuti Mela, Keneth Mohammad Aliyu, Rabi Osungboye, Biola Muhibat Yakubu, Lydia