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VOL. 2 NO. 1 OCTOBER 2013 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(IJPAMR)
www.rcmss.comTIONAL
JOURNAL
OF PUBLIC
ADMINISTRA
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ISSN 2350-2231 (Online)
ISSN 2346-7215 (Print)
MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL STUDIES ISSN 2346-7215 (Print) ISSN 2350-2231 (Online)i
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Language: English Frequency: Quarterly
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Research Centre for Management and Social Studies, Nigeria in collaboration with Researchersworld, India
About the Journal
International Journal of Public Administration and Management (IJPAMR) is a peer- reviewed quarterly and research-driven journal that provides an intellectual platform for the dissemination of critical, empirical and regular papers in public administration, management, social sciences and education. Through papers published, the journal hopes to accelerate development and governance in both developed and developing countries. Book reviews and reports are welcome.
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Reference: We accept American Psychological Association (APA) and a double or triple in text citation (Johnson, 2010 or Johnson, 2010:10).
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Editor- in- Chief
Dr. Dileep Kumar M. University of Utara, Malaysia Associate Editors
Dr. Arif Anjum M.S.G. Arts, Science & Commerce College, India Dr. Charles Adora Kogi State University, Nigeria
Dr. Mohammad A. Bhatti University of Utara, Malaysia
Upu C. T. Institute of Public Speaking and Rural Development,
Nigeria
Grace E. M. Agba Research Centre for Management and Social Studies (RCMSS), Nigeria
Dr. Cristina-Georgiana Voicu Apollonia University of Iasi, Romania Managing Editor
Michael Sunday Agba University of Calabar, Nigeria Editorial and Advisory Board (International)
Dr. V.S. More University of Pune, India Dr. A. M. Ogaboh Agba University of Calabar, Nigeria
Engineer A. Yusufu University of Cape Town, South Africa
Dr. Fen-ling Chen National Taipei University, Taiwan
Dr. Pacha. Malyadri Govt. Degree College (Osmania University), India
Dr. Stan C. Weeber McNeese State University, United States
Dr. Itai Beeri, University of Haifa, Israel
Dr. Theophilus Tshukudu University of Botswana, Botswana
Kittisak Jermsittiparsert, PhD (Candidate) Rangsit University, Thailand Publication Cost and Method of Payment
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International Journal of Public Administration and Management Research (IJPAMR)
Editor in Chief :Dr. Dileep Kumar M., Malaysia
ISSN :2350-2231(Online) 2346-7215(Print)
Publisher
:Research Center For Management and Social Studies in
collaboration with Researchersworld, India.
Frequency :4 Issue per Year
Email :rcmssjournals@gmail.com
International Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies (IJPCS) Editor in
Chief
: Dr. A. M. Ogaboh Agba, Nigeria
ISSN : 2346-7258(Print)
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collaboration with Researchersworld, India.
Frequency : 2 Issue per Year
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International Journal of Democratic and Development Studies (IJDDS) Editor in Chief : Dr. Stan C. Weeber, USA
ISSN : 2350-224X(Online) 2346-7223(Print)
Publisher : Research Center For Management and Social Studies in
collaboration with Researchersworld, India.
Frequency : 3 Issue per Year
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Journal of Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa (JGGSDA)
Editor in Chief
:Dr. Lee Pugalis, United Kingdom
ISSN :2346-724X(Print)
Publisher :Research Center For Management and Social Studies in
collaboration with Researchersworld, India. Frequency :4 Issue per Year
Email :rcmssjournals@gmail.com
International Journal of Capacity Building in Education and Management (IJCBEM)
Editor in Chief
:Dr. Mohammad A. Bhatti, Malaysia
ISSN : 2350-2312(Online) 2346-7231(Print)
Publisher :Research Center For Management and Social Studies in
Collaboration with Researchersworld, India Frequency :3 Issue per Year
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| Research Centre for Management and Social Studies Table of Contents
S/N Article Title/Author(s) Page
1. Unemployment and Poverty: Implications for National Security and
Good Governance in Nigeria.
Akwara, Azalahu F ; Akwara, Ngozi F ; Enwuchola, John ; Adekunle,Morufu & Udaw, Joseph E.
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2. Labour Unions and the Transformation of the Nigerian Civil Service:
A Discuss
Paul, Salisu Ojonemi; Usman, Timothy Onechojon & Ali, Mohammed Attai
12
3. Nigerian Local Government System and Effective Manpower
Planning: A Reappraisal
Moses Atakpa; Stephen Ocheni; & Basil C. Nwankwo,
26
4. Revenue Allocation Formulae in Nigeria: A Continuous Search
Victor I. Lukpata 32
5. Review of Performance Appraisal and Objective Assessment of
Subordinate Officers in Nigeria
Moses Atakpa; Stephen Ocheni & Basil C. Nwankwo
39
6. National Identity, Integration and Question: Implications for National
Security and Stable Democratic Governance in Nigeria.
Akwara, Azalahu F; Udaw, Joseph E. &Onimawo, Jane
48
7. National Interest and National Development in Nigeria
Victor I. Lukpata 63
8. Banking Industry as a Central Nervous System of an Economy, the
Role, Challenges and Prospects
Afuberoh Dennis
69
9. The Effect of the Cost of Militancy and Unrest or Peace Accounting on
the Productivity of Private Organisations in Nigeria
Fidelis Esira Arong & Egbere Michael Ikechukwu
87
10. Green Audit and Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria: Unveiling
Corporate Perspectives
Usman, Timothy Onechojon; Paul, Salisu Ojonemi & Okala, Mark
101
11. Public Service Ethics and the Fight against Corruption in Nigeria: A
Critical Analysis
Agba, Michael Sunday; Ochimana, Grace Eleojo; & Idu, Abubakar Y.
112
12. The Perception of Nigerians on the Deregulation and Privatization
Moves of the Government in the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria
Fidelis Esira Arong & Egbere Michael Ikechukwu
119
13. Developing the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria through Community
Development Committees (CDCs): A Critical Assessment
Agba, A. M. Ogaboh ; Ikoh, Moses U. & Ushie, E. M.
130
14. Political Groups as Important Element in Political Decision Making in
Nigeria
Ngara, Christopher Ochanja & Orokpo, Ogbole F.E
