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Pinisi Journal of Social Science
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Pinisi Journal of Social Science. Published by the peer review process and open access with p-ISSN: 2830-2494 and e-ISSN: 2829-9256. Pinisi Journal of Social Science. Intended as a media of information and arena of philosophical, theoretical, methodological debates related to social science issues . Pinisi Journal of Social Science: a journal of the results of thought, research, and development in the science of Social Science. invited scientists, activists, and public officials to write issues related to Social Science. Articles can be research or conceptual. Published by Faculty of Social Science and Law. published three times a year on May, September, and January.
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Jurisdictional Conflict in Nigeria: Applying Berebon's Pluralist Complementarity Model Charles Berebon
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.88249

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 Nigeria's legal system is characterized by a complex pluralism in which customary courts, Sharia courts, and state courts operate simultaneously, often with overlapping jurisdiction and inconsistent outcomes. This jurisdictional fragmentation has produced significant challenges for litigants, legal practitioners, and the judiciary. The absence of clear mechanisms for coordinating the outputs of these different legal orders has created an environment where powerful actors can forum-shop, where vulnerable parties are often disadvantaged, and where the legitimacy of the legal system as a whole is undermined. This paper applies the pluralist complementarity model developed by Berebon (2025a, 2025b, 2025c) within his broader theory of Communitarian Legal Pluralism to the specific context of Nigeria's jurisdictional conflicts between customary courts and state courts. Drawing on doctrinal legal analysis, case law examination, and interviews with legal practitioners, the paper identifies the primary sources of jurisdictional conflict, including the repugnancy clause, the lack of clear jurisdictional boundaries, and the absence of effective coordination mechanisms. The paper demonstrates how Berebon's principles of subsidiarity, recognition and coordination, and dynamic adaptation can guide the design of institutional reforms to resolve these conflicts. The paper proposes specific reforms, including the establishment of jurisdictional interfaces, the development of cross-court evidentiary protocols, and the creation of appellate coordination mechanisms. The findings have implications for judicial reform, access to justice, and legal pluralism in Nigeria and similar contexts across Africa.
Utilitarianism and the Nigerian Experience: A Framework for Ethical Governance and Social Justice Valentine Obienyem; Ignatius Uzondu
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.89025

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This paper explores the ethical theory of utilitarianism, tracing its origins, development, and enduring influence from Jeremy Bentham to John Stuart Mill and subsequent thinkers. Utilitarianism, a form of consequentialist ethics, holds that actions are morally right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number. The paper offers a critical exposition of John Stuart Mill’s distinctive contribution, particularly his refinement of Bentham’s hedonistic utilitarianism through the introduction of qualitative distinctions between pleasures and the defence of individual rights as integral to overall well-being. It also examines the work of later utilitarians such as Henry Sidgwick, Peter Singer, R.M. Hare, Derek Parfit, and Joseph Fletcher, highlighting their contributions to expanding the scope and application of utilitarian ethics. The practical relevance of utilitarianism is illustrated through its potential applications in governance, public policy, environmental ethics, social justice, and economic development - especially in the Nigerian context. Furthermore, the essay engages key criticisms of the theory, including its perceived neglect of individual rights, challenges in quantifying happiness, and potential to justify morally questionable means. In conclusion, the paper affirms the continued relevance of utilitarianism to contemporary ethical discourse, law, and public life, while acknowledging the need for thoughtful application and critical engagement with its limitations. 
Managerial Experience and Leadership Effectiveness of Sports Managers Towards Sports Development in Delta State, Nigeria Uririkoghene Glory Orugboh; Emmanuel Oghenebrorien Akarah
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.89434

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Sustainable financing mechanisms are essential for the development, maintenance and effective operation of recreational facilities that enable physical activity, leisure, tourism, social interaction and community well-being. However, empirical studies on the extent to which alternative funding sources forecast patronage of recreational facilities in Nigeria are limited. The study analysed the combined and independent role of public and private funding on patronage of recreational facilities in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive survey design and correlational-predictive approach were used. The study population consisted of 6500 users of 11 selected recreational facilities. The Taro Yamane formula was used to select 377 respondents through the multistage sampling process. The researchers-developed a structured questionnaire (IPPFRFCPQ) was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression were used to analyse the data at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that the patronage of the selected recreational facilities was very high. Public and private funding jointly significantly predicted customer patronage, accounting for 67% of the variance in patronage. However, when the two funding sources were analyzed together, public funding was found to be a very strong and significant positive predictor of customer patronage β = 0.16, t = 5.21, p = 0.000 and public funding was also found to be a very strong and significant positive predictor of customer patronage β = 0.18, t = 6.00, p = 0.000). The private funding was more successful in explaining some of the variation in customer patronage that could not be accounted for by the other factors. The results highlight the need for sustainable funding in order to keep facilities in good shape and improve user experience during their recreational activities. The study suggests a greater emphasis on public investment, with the possibility of introducing the right type of public–private partnerships for the provision of additional resources, enhanced quality of facilities and services, and increased patronage.
Unemployment and National Development Nexus: An Empirical Investigation of Nigeria Akaninyene Billy Orok; Benedict Alexander; Josephine Edem Nsoja; AfomaJesus Marvelous Orok; Delight Sampson Matthew
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.88569

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This study examined the impact of unemployment on economic development in Nigeria. The estimated model assessed the influence of the unemployment rate (U-Rate) and the underemployment rate (U-Emp) on Real Per Capita Income (RPCI) in Nigeria. Data were drawn mainly from secondary sources, namely CBN annual reports and statements of account, the CBN Statistical Bulletin, and the Federal Office of Statistics (FOS) annual abstract of statistics, supplemented by journals, textbooks, and other economic reviews. Adopting the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression technique, the study found a negative relationship between the unemployment rate and economic development in Nigeria. The study recommends that government develop capacity-building programmes for entrepreneurship that will raise income levels for the unemployed population.
Causes and Effects of Students Absenteeism to Academic Performance in Universities in Delta State Martha Chioma Nwajei
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.89197

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This study investigated the causes and effects of students' absenteeism on academic performance in universities in Delta State, Nigeria. A correlational survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised approximately 12,000 undergraduate students, from which a sample of 400 students was selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected using a researcher-developed Students' Absenteeism and Academic Performance Questionnaire (SAAPQ). The instrument was validated by experts and its reliability was established through Cronbach's alpha. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, and simple linear regression at the 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that major causes of students' absenteeism included boring teaching methods (M = 3.36), poor personal motivation (M = 3.31), poor time management (M = 3.28), academic workload and fatigue (M = 3.25), and difficulty of some courses (M = 3.24). Respondents also agreed that absenteeism negatively affected academic performance, particularly by causing missed lecture explanations, difficulty understanding course content, poor examination preparation, and lower academic scores (Grand M = 3.34). A significant negative relationship was found between causes of absenteeism and academic performance (r = -.462, p < .05). Furthermore, absenteeism significantly predicted academic performance, R = .518, R² = .268, F(1,398) = 129.58, p < .05, indicating that absenteeism explained 26.8% of the variance in academic performance. The study concluded that student absenteeism is a significant academic concern requiring coordinated institutional interventions. Universities should strengthen attendance monitoring, improve teaching methods, provide counselling, and address students' academic and socioeconomic challenges.
Truth Social as a Tool of Populist Geopolitics: Examining Donald Trump's Strategic Political Messaging in the Emerging Multipolar World Etete Gregory Mbey
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.89324

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This study examines the role of Truth Social as a digital instrument of populist geopolitics through the strategic political communication of Donald Trump. The article investigates how Trump's rhetoric on Truth Social reflects broader transformations in contemporary international relations, particularly within the context of nationalism, multipolarity, sovereignty, and geopolitical competition. Using qualitative content analysis and critical discourse analysis, the study analyses selected Truth Social posts relating to China, NATO, Russia-Ukraine relations, immigration, American sovereignty, and global governance. The research is anchored on Populist Communication Theory and Realist Theory in international relations. Findings reveal that Trump's digital rhetoric constructs a geopolitical narrative centred on "America First," strategic nationalism, anti-globalism, and civilisational competition. The study further argues that Truth Social functions not merely as a domestic political platform but also as a geostrategic communication mechanism capable of influencing public perceptions of global power relations. Trump's rhetoric demonstrates how social media platforms increasingly shape international political discourse, diplomatic signalling, and ideological polarisation in the twenty-first century. The article concludes that digital populism has become a significant force in contemporary geopolitics, redefining political communication and statecraft in the emerging multipolar international order.
Religious Ethics as a Catalyst for Political Integrity and Good Governance in Nigeria: An Exegetical Reading of 1 Peter 5:2–3 Mary Ifechukwude Egwuanikwu
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.88629

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The quest for good governance and political integrity in Nigeria is not just an institutional one, but one that demands moral leadership that can channel public power to the good of the people. This article discusses religious ethics as a source of good governance through exegetical analysis of 1 Peter 5:2-3. The study interprets Peter's instructions to shepherds to refuse dishonest gain, avoid domination and to lead by example. The study employed qualitative textual analysis and integrative synthesis. It establishes that the commands in 1 Peter 5: 2-3 form a holistic framework for stewardship, voluntary service, financial rectitude, accountable authority and exemplary behaviour. Although the passage is an admonition to the elders in Christian communities, the ethical principles are applicable in addressing political leadership in Nigeria. The study demonstrates that ethical values and principles inculcated in leaders through religious education can help improve political integrity by breeding leaders who would not be susceptible to corrupting influences, who would observe the tenets of noble politics, defend helpless citizens and think about the interests of the nation rather than of their own or of their followers. The study advocates adopting the Ethical Leadership Framework enshrined in the text, as it demonstrates a connection between religious moral formation, stewardship, integrity, non-domination, accountability, public example, and good governance and sustainable nation-building. It holds that religious institutions have a positive role to perform in terms of ethico-moral education, in public advocacy and in credible institutional practice
The Politics of Abandonment: Akachaamism and the Nigerian Migration Question Kevin Ibok Anweting
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.89358

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This paper examines contemporary Nigerian migration through the conceptual framework of Akachaamism, an indigenous political-philosophical category that captures civic moral exhaustion arising from institutional abandonment. While existing scholarship frequently explains Nigerian migration in terms of unemployment, insecurity, and economic precarity, this study argues that such structural accounts insufficiently address the deeper ethical and existential crisis underlying youth mobility. Drawing on Albert Hirschman’s theory of exit and voice, Axel Honneth’s recognition theory, social contract traditions associated with Thomas Hobbes and John Rawls, and postcolonial critiques articulated by Frantz Fanon, the paper conceptualizes migration as both political withdrawal and existential revolt. Akachaamism names the moment at which prior civic loyalty collapses under conditions of recognition failure, insecurity, corruption, and institutional dysfunction. In this context, migration becomes not merely economic relocation but a moral response to breached reciprocity between citizen and state. It represents both indictment of governance failure and a constructive project of reclaiming dignity and meaning elsewhere. The study further argues that large-scale Nigerian migration signals a crisis of citizenship and relational legitimacy in the Nigerian postcolonial state. Reversing this trajectory requires reconstruction of reciprocal belonging through security, institutional accountability, meritocratic recognition, and participatory responsiveness. Akachaamism thus functions as both diagnostic and normative tool for evaluating the ethics of governance and the future of postcolonial legitimacy.
The Petroleum Frontier: Cartographic Violence, Resource Governance, and the Remaking of Maritime Boundaries in Cross River State, 2002–2026 Ibiang Okoi
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.88266

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The 2002 International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgment ceding the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon is widely regarded as a landmark in African international boundary jurisprudence. Yet the cartographic and economic reverberations of this judgment have continued to unfold in unexpected ways, particularly in the maritime domain. This study examines the boundary transformation of Cross River State from a littoral petroleum‑bearing territory to a legally ambiguous coastal entity and subsequently to an aspiring oil‑producing state. Drawing on legal document analysis, archival research, media reports, civil society testimony, and interviews with state officials and boundary experts, the study investigates how administrative cartography performed by the National Boundary Commission (NBC) between 2004 and 2008 effectively “erased” Cross River from Nigeria’s derivation map and transferred at least 76 oil wells to Akwa Ibom State. The study advances the concept of cartographic violence to capture the power‑laden processes through which boundary delineation constitutes and deconstitutes territorial entitlements, economic identities, and political futures. It argues that Cross River’s post‑2008 status as a “non‑oil” state was not a natural consequence of geological absence but an artefact of flawed and contested boundary administration. The findings carry profound implications for literatures on resource governance, fiscal federalism, and the political economy of cartography in Africa. The study further documents the recent emergence of new scientific evidence – including the identification of 245 oil wellheads within Cross River’s territory – that challenges the official narrative and has reignited demands for constitutional and fiscal justice. The paper concludes that the Bakassi case exposes the limits of international law as a mechanism for resolving boundary disputes, and calls for a reorientation of boundary studies towards the material consequences of cartographic decisions for affected populations.
Public–Private Funding and Patronage of Recreational Facilities: Evidence from Ethiope East Local Government Area, Nigeria Augustine Ese Vincent; Ochuko Eric Nabofa
Pinisi Journal of Social Science Vol 5, No 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pjss.v5i1.89400

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Sustainable financing mechanisms are essential for the development, maintenance and effective operation of recreational facilities that enable physical activity, leisure, tourism, social interaction and community well-being. However, empirical studies on the extent to which alternative funding sources forecast patronage of recreational facilities in Nigeria are limited. The study analysed the combined and independent role of public and private funding on patronage of recreational facilities in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive survey design and correlational-predictive approach were used. The study population consisted of 6500 users of 11 selected recreational facilities. The Taro Yamane formula was used to select 377 respondents through the multistage sampling process. The researchers-developed a structured questionnaire (IPPFRFCPQ) was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression were used to analyse the data at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that the patronage of the selected recreational facilities was very high. Public and private funding jointly significantly predicted customer patronage, accounting for 67% of the variance in patronage. However, when the two funding sources were analyzed together, public funding was found to be a very strong and significant positive predictor of customer patronage β = 0.16, t = 5.21, p = 0.000 and public funding was also found to be a very strong and significant positive predictor of customer patronage β = 0.18, t = 6.00, p = 0.000). The private funding was more successful in explaining some of the variation in customer patronage that could not be accounted for by the other factors. The results highlight the need for sustainable funding in order to keep facilities in good shape and improve user experience during their recreational activities. The study suggests a greater emphasis on public investment, with the possibility of introducing the right type of public–private partnerships for the provision of additional resources, enhanced quality of facilities and services, and increased patronage.

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