http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/3686 2026-06-16T08:02:48Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31673 Title: Security-induced disruptions and adaptive resilience in road freight transportation: Evidence from Minna-Kontagora corridor, Nigeria Authors: Ajiboye, Araoye Olarinkoye; Ajibike, Abdulazeez Abiola; Bello, Mohamed Sarki; Salami, Aishat Adedunni; Yakubu-Wokili, Hauwa Abstract: Road freight transportation along the Minna–Kontagora corridor in Niger State, Nigeria, has increasingly been disrupted by insecurity, including armed banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and cargo theft. These challenges have significantly undermined operational efficiency, delivery reliability, and freight stability, with wider economic and social consequences. This study examines the nature of security-induced disruptions and the resilience strategies adopted by freight operators along the corridor. Anchored in resilience theory, the study emphasises adaptive capacity, flexibility, and redundancy as key mechanisms for sustaining operations under adverse conditions. A descriptive survey design was adopted, with a sample size of 400 respondents determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires using four-point Likert scale items. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and tables. Weighted values were assigned to Likert responses (1.5 for strongly agree, 1.0 for agree, 0.5 for disagree, and 0 for strongly disagree) to rank the severity of disruptions and the effectiveness of resilience strategies. Findings indicate that banditry attacks, kidnapping incidents, proliferation of security checkpoints, and pervasive fear among transport workers are major sources of disruption. In response, operators adopt strategies such as rescheduling travel times, rerouting, collaboration with security agencies and local vigilantes, use of communication technologies, and absorption of increased operational costs. The study concludes that while insecurity remains a critical constraint, freight operators demonstrate notable resilience. It recommends coordinated efforts among government agencies, security institutions, and transport stakeholders to develop integrated security frameworks and communication systems to enhance safety and ensure sustainable freight movement. 2025-12-31T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31672 Title: Sustainable Food Supply: The Interplay between Population Growth and Land Productivity Changes as a Pathway to 2030 and Beyond for Nigeria June 2024Asian Research Journal of Agriculture 17(2):414-423 Authors: Ajiboye, Araoye Olarinkoye; Suleiman, Aminu Kandi; Diko, Habila Daniel; Adebayo, Tayo Moses Abstract: Food supply chains in fragile and semi-institutionalised economies continue to experience persistent instability driven by weak governance structures and recurring conflicts among market actors. However, despite extensive studies on food system challenges in Nigeria, there remains limited empirical understanding of how governance structures interact with conflict mitigation mechanisms to shape system stability at the local market level. Available literature tends to treat governance and conflict management as separate processes, thus overlooking their interdependent dynamics within everyday market operations. This study addresses this gap by examining governance structures and conflict mitigation strategies in food supply chains in Niger State, Nigeria. Anchored on Systems Theory, it conceptualises the food supply chain as an interconnected system where institutional arrangements, actor interactions, and structural constraints jointly determine stability outcomes. A mixed-methods design was adopted, involving survey responses from 361 participants selected using Krejcie and Morgan sampling technique, complemented by key informant interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using regression analysis, while qualitative data were thematically examined to enrich interpretation. Findings show that governance effectiveness is significantly shaped by rule clarity (β=0.421), dispute resolution mechanisms (β=0.389), and enforcement structures (β=0.268), while fairness of levies remains relatively weak. Conflict mitigation is largely driven by market associations (β=0.447) and dialogue processes (β=0.402), signifying strong reliance on informal institutions. However, structural factors such as price fluctuations (β=0.401) and competition intensify conflict occurrence, revealing systemic vulnerability beyond governance capacity. The research contributes theoretically by advancing a systems-based explanation of governance–conflict interdependence, empirically by demonstrating the dominance of informal institutions in stability formation, and policy-wise by stressing the need for transparent governance reform and integrated conflict management frameworks in food markets. 2026-05-31T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31664 Title: EVALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION STAKEHOLDERS’ CONTRIBUTIONS TO SITE ACCIDENTS IN NIGERIA Authors: MAKINDE, JOSEPH Abstract: In recent years, the Nigerian construction sites have recorded a significant number of site accidents which has not only resulted to injuries but to deaths of site operatives. Hence this paper intends to evaluate the contributions of construction stakeholders such as employers, employees to construction site accidents in Nigeria. The paper set out three objectives which are (i) to identify causes of site accidents and rate of prevention (ii) to evaluate the contributions of employee to site accidents and (iii) to evaluate the contributions of employer to site accidents. Quantitative research methodology was adopted by sampling the construction sites in randomly selected districts in FCT, Abuja. The statistical analyses adopted were descriptive analysis which include percentage, frequency counts, Mean Item Score (MIS) and Standard Deviation (St.Dev.). The results of the findings show the highest frequency of occurrence was “Lack of supervision by the supervisor incharge” (MIS = 3.85; St.Dev. = 0.16) whereas, the most severe contribution of employees to construction site accidents was misunderstanding between working trades” (MIS = 3.42; St.Dev. = 0.11) and employers’ contribution was in the process of awarding construction contracts where safety factors are not given priority” (MIS = 3.40; St.Dev. = 0.05). It is therefore concluded that enlightenment and adherence on safety rules should be given more priority on construction sites. 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31585 Title: Entrepreneurial Culture and Performance of Smallholder Rice Processors in the Agro-geographical Zone A of Niger State, Nigeria. Authors: Isah, Imam Paiko Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the role entrepreneurial culture plays to improve the performance of small holder rice processors in Agro-geographical Zone A of Niger State Nigeria. Small holder rice processors are not able to meet up with global standards due to their use of primitive instruments, the country's low adoption of technology and subsistence farming has both made a substantial contribution to farmer’s low productivity. Creativity, innovativeness, openness to change, proactiveness and risk taking are essential entrepreneurial dimensions that can enhance productivity amongst groups or businesses. To investigate the effect of entrepreneurial culture on the performance of small holder rice processors. The study employs the survey research method, utilising questionnaires and interviews to collect data, the data will be analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Through this analysis, the study aims to generate key findings and make meaningful contribution to the body of knowledge on entrepreneurial culture. It will highlight how smallholder rice processors who work in clusters and engage in rice processing can leverage entrepreneurial culture dimensions to enhance productivity in this sector. 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z