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    Evaluation of the Implementation of Automotive Mechatronic Programme in Vocational Enterprise Institutions in Nigeria
    (International Journal of Industrial Technology Education, Engineering, Science and Education (IJITESED), 2021) Igwe, C. O.; Abdulkadir, M.; Mustafa, A.; Nma, T. N.; Aliyu, T.; Nma, Y. A.
    The study was designed to evaluate the implementation of automotive mechatronics programme of the Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs) in Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. The study was conducted in three VEIs offering automotive mechatronics programme in FCT Abuja and Kaduna State. A total of 90 respondents comprising of 14 administrators 32 instructors and 44 technical staff drawn from the three National Board for Technical Education accredited Vocational Enterprise Institutions offering Automotive Mechatronics Programme in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Kaduna State was used as a total population for the study, A structured questionnaire titled: Automotive Mechatronics Programme Evaluation Implementation Questionnaire (AMPEIQ) developed by the researchers and validated by three experts from Industrial and Technology Education Department, Federal University of Technology, Minna was used for data collected for the study. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.78 using Cronbach Alpha statistics. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 23) was used for the data analysis. Mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage were the statistical tools used for answering research questions while ANOVA Statistics was used to analyze the null hypotheses formulated for the study at 0.05 level of significant. The findings of the study revealed among others that: the available training equipment/facilities were rarely often used and most teaching methods needed for effective implementation of automotive mechatronics programme were rarely often used. Based on the findings it was recommended that: The VEIs in FCT Abuja and Kaduna State should adhere to the NBTE minimum requirement of training equipment/facilities for the implementation of the automotive mechatronics programmes, the available training equipment/facilities in the VEIs in FCT Abuja and Kaduna State should be effectively utilized for the implementation of the automotive mechatronics programmes, the automotive mechatronics instructors/technical staff of the VEIs in FCT Abuja and Kaduna State should be encourage to adopt wide range of teaching methods in teaching automotive mechatronics.
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    Awareness and Engagement with Artificial Intelligence Technologies As Predictors of Undergraduates' Readiness in Building and Woodwork Technology for Construction Practices in Benue State.
    (Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology Education, 2025) Nule, J. S.; Upwa, F. E.; Nwokolo-Ojo, J. O.; Tar, S.; Igwe, C. O.
    Industrial paternalism has been a significant factor influencing the development of Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Benue State. This study examined the impact, challenges and strategies of industrial paternalism on VTE using a population of 431 (97 academics and 334 non-academics) VTE graduates registered with Technical Education Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TEPAN). Krejcie and Morgan table was used to arrive at a sample size of 205 respondents. A stratified sampling technique was employed to ensure a representation across different groups. A researcher developed 15 item questionnaire was validated, subjected to reliability testing using the Cronbach’s Alpha reliability technique which yielded a reliability index of 0.87. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions while Inferential T-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The study revealed that industrial paternalism significantly impacts on VTE development in Benue State. The study recommended that: Government should review/update policies and increase funding that reflects current labour market demands and encourage industrial paternalism in Benue State, government and relevant stakeholders should adopt incentives and public awareness campaigns to improve paternalistic policies through tax breaks and government support and government at all levels should enhance collaboration between industries and educational institutions.
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    Implementation of National Board for Technical Education Curriculum in Science and Colleges in Nigeria
    (Annals of Technology Education Practitioners Association of Nigeria (ATEPAN), 2025) Igwe, C. O.; Ibeneme, O. T.; Nwokolo-Ojo, J. O.; Nule, J. S.
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    The Effects of Abandonment of Projects in Plateau State, Nigeria
    (International Journal of Engineering Research and Development, 2021) Alaezi, J.O.; Rugu, E.A.; Marut, J.J.; Igwe, C.O.
    Public Project particularly infrastructural projects are intended to provide new products and services to the community and at the same time promote the beauty of the environment however, their abandonment has led to so many negative effects. The study has determined the effects of abandonment of projects in plateau state, Nigeria. Quantitative method of data collection was employed in the study using close ended questionnaire. The data analysis tool that was employed for this study is the relative importance index (R.I.I). The RII was used to analyzed data obtained for the effects of abandonment of projects; the highest value of RII was ranked 1 and so on. Also descriptive statistics was employed to analyze the background of the respondents. It has been discovered from the research that, project abandonment has at least (15) far-reaching effects on national development. Cost overrun which was ranked first (1 ) with 91.00% is a very significant effect of project st abandonment, when projects are abandoned it leads to increase in the initial cost of the project, the final cost of the project will be exceeded leading to the initial cost of the project as a result of non-completion of projects within the agreed contract period. Other effects of project abandonment include: discouragement of investment is 89.00%, wastage of expended resources 88.00%, affects economic growth 86.00%, leads to unemployment 85.00%, hide out for criminals 83.00%, time overrun 82.00%, disappointment to the prospective users 81.00%, increase risk and project becomes obsolete and affects the aesthetics of the built environment 80.00%, affects quality 79.00% and reduces revenue 79.00%, technological backwardness 78.00% and finally reduces standard of living with 72.00%. It can be inferred that project abandonment has great effect on cost
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    A Review of Alternative Building Materials for Sustainable Construction Towards Sustainable Development
    (2021-01-19) Johnson Josiah Marut; John Okwe ALAEZI; Igwe Christopher OBETA
    The study reviewed Alternative Building Materials for sustainable construction towards sustainable development. The study was able to identify some Alternative Building Materials, their features, classes (types), and importance for sustainable construction toward sustainable development. The study uses a systematic literature review and content analysis. Some of the Alternative Building Materials include laterite soil, brick wastes, rice husk ash burnt refuse ash, fly ash, periwinkle shell powder, earthworm cast, pulverized burned clay, periwinkle shell aggregate, tubali, earth/mud blocks or bricks, laterite blocks, bamboo for roofing & ceiling, palm front roofing, clay/mud plaster. The classes of the Alternative Building Materials include: modified conventional industrial materials, unconventional/ indigenous/ traditional materials, and modified unconventional/traditional indigenous materials. The features of sustainable construction materials include recyclability, insulation and thermal conductivity and deconstruct ability, availability, manufacturing and price, flexibility and high life time expectancy. The importance of Alternative Building Materials includes: the protection of the environment through reduce energy use and also cutting down CO2 emission, provision of affordable housing, energy conservation, meeting increasing demands for housing stock, provision of employment opportunities, the development and propagation of indigenous technological ingenuity and skills of our local people. The study advocates for the integration of the entire stakeholders in the construction industry towards utilisation of Alternative Building Materials for sustainable construction towards sustainable development. The study also advocates for the cataloguing of all Alternative Building Materials so as to create awareness to all the potential clients and stakeholders of the industry regarding their availability and importance.
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    Awareness and use of Information Retrieval Tools by students in College of Education Minna Library Minna, Niger State.
    (SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA, NIGERIA, 2024) Mathew, Oghenetega Osharevemu; Amina Abubakar Saidu; Comfort, Adeline Uno; Madaki, A.M.; P.O. Chuks-Ibe
    The study assessed the awareness and use of information retrieval tools by students in College of Education Minna, Niger State. The study was guided by five (5) research objectives only. Survey research design method was adopted for the study. The total population for the study was seven thousand nine hundred and eighty-nine (7 989) registered students of College or Education Minna. The sample size of the study was three hundred and sixty-Seven (367) drawn from the population using simple random Sampling. The sample size was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970),. Questionnaire and observation checklist were used for data collection. Out of three hundred and sixty-seven (367) Copies of questionnaire administered, two hundred and ninety-six (296) copies were filled, returned and used for the analysis. Descriptive statistical tool involving frequency counts and percentages were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that the availability of information retrieval tools such as: Library card catalogue, OPAC. Internet search engines, online databases, bibliographies and library shelve list, while abstract and indexes were not available. The study revealed further that the level of awareness and use of the information retrieval tools by the students was very low. The study recommended among others that the management of College of Education, Minna should create more awareness programmes on those available information retrieval tools in the library for students and regular students' orientation should be carried out on how to use the information retrieval tools, to effectively access or locate relevant information resources that will meet the information needs of the students. oreover., the management should provide alternative means of power supply for effective and efficient use of information retrieval tools among library users to support their research activities.
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    Assessing the role of Librarians in Combating Health Information During Pandemics in Minna Metropolis.
    (DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA, 2024) Leah Yebo Gana; Chisom Emeka; Madaki, A.M.; Miriam Ayinda Salubuyi
    The adverse, effects of misinformation on societal progress, particularly in the realm of health, are well-known. Librarians, as guardians of information, have vital role in disseminating accurate information to the public. This research paper explores the potential of the field of librarianship in countering health misinformation. The study examines existing literature on the societal role of librarians in combating misinformation. Additionally, interviews were conducted with all librarians from tertiary institutions in Minna metropolis to investigate their roles in disseminating factual information during the Covid-19 outbreak. The research explores the strategies employed by librarians to combat misinformation, the challenges they faced in this endeavour, and assesses the impact of these strategies on mitigating Covid-19 misinformation. The study delves into both the misinformation encountered by the community and the persisting beliefs in misinformation. Furthermore, it investigates the channels through which communities receive health information. The paper outlines effective initiatives within the Library and Information Systems (LIS) profession, emphasising recommendations for librarians to enhance their role in the digital age and contribute successfully to the field of public health. Seven librarians from all tertiary in the Minna metropolis were interviewed. Additionally, One Hundred (100) residents from ten communities were randomly selected to fill out questionnaires to ascertain the impact tertiary libraries have on misinformation in the communities. Only librarians from health institutions attempted to educate the communities, with little impact felt.
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    Utilization of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat -1R) Services for Internet Access among Agencies of Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in Nigeria.
    (UNIVERSITY LIBRARY NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, NIGERIA, 2021) Madaki, A.M.; Habibu, M.; Hayatu, M.M
    The importance of Internet access to nation-building and the development of businesses cannot he over-emphasized. This makes its availability and accessibility a major concern to nations. Communications satellites exist to provide the best alternative for people living in both urban - and rural areas. The study focused on the Utilisation of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat- 1R) Services for Internet Access among Agencies of Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a structured and closed-ended questionnaire. This study has a population of five hundred and nine (509) members of staff that comprises the staff of the two (2) agencies selected for the study. A purposive sampling technique was used to censor 22 members of staff attached to Network Operation Centres (NOC) of both agencies based on their technical knowledge about the different Internet platforms available and Suitable to adopt for their respective agencies. Total enumeration sampling techniques were used because the 22 staff sampled is very few and less than 200. The data collected were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis of frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The result shows that NigComSat-I R has three major broadband (C, Ku, and Ka-band)for providing Internet access with high potentials to increase Internet penetration in Nigeria. However, it was discovered that the satellite whose inbuilt capacity for Internet penetration is 39% has very little contribution to the current 33.2% Internet penetration in Nigeria. The study findings revealed that the challenges were lack of adequate patronage due to risk involved in depending on one satellite that lacks backup satellite for redundancy, lack of suitable platforms for deployment of the satellite services for easy accessibility by all, and lack of adequate legislation/regulation that will enforce its patronage. The study concludes that the satellite has been seriously underutilized for over nine (9) years of its existence, and it was recommended that the Federal government of Nigeria should, as a matter of urgency, launch at least two more communications satellites to eliminate the fear of high risk involved in depending on a single satellite-like NigComSat-1R and put in place, proper legislation/regulatory policy that will guide and enforce its usage.
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    Utilization of Public Library as Alternative Platform for Deployment of NigComSat-1R Services in Deepening Broadband Penetration in Nigeria
    (UNIVERSITY LIBRARY NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, NIGERIA, 2021) Madaki, A. M
    The importance of Internet access to nation-building and the development of businesses cannot he over-emphasized. This makes its availability and accessibility a major concern to nations. Communications satellites exist to provide the best alternative for people living in both urban - and rural areas. The study focused on the Utilisation of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat- 1R) Services for Internet Access among Agencies of Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a structured and closed-ended questionnaire. This study has a population of five hundred and nine (509) members of staff that comprises the staff of the two (2) agencies selected for the study. A purposive sampling technique was used to censor 22 members of staff attached to Network Operation Centres (NOC) of both agencies based on their technical knowledge about the different Internet platforms available and Suitable to adopt for their respective agencies. Total enumeration sampling techniques were used because the 22 staff sampled is very few and less than 200. The data collected were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis of frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The result shows that NigComSat-I R has three major broadband (C, Ku, and Ka-band)for providing Internet access with high potentials to increase Internet penetration in Nigeria. However, it was discovered that the satellite whose inbuilt capacity for Internet penetration is 39% has very little contribution to the current 33.2% Internet penetration in Nigeria. The study findings revealed that the challenges were lack of adequate patronage due to risk involved in depending on one satellite that lacks backup satellite for redundancy, lack of suitable platforms for deployment of the satellite services for easy accessibility by all, and lack of adequate legislation/regulation that will enforce its patronage. The study concludes that the satellite has been seriously underutilized for over nine (9) years of its existence, and it was recommended that the Federal government of Nigeria should, as a matter of urgency, launch at least two more communications satellites to eliminate the fear of high risk involved in depending on a single satellite-like NigComSat-1R and put in place, proper legislation/regulatory policy that will guide and enforce its usage.
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    Transforming the Curriculum for New Fra Librarians in Tertiary Institutions: A Study of Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria.
    (Journal of International Affairs and Contemporary Studies, 2022) Saka, K.A.; Madaki, A.M.; Halima, T.
    The study investigated the transformation of curriculum for new librarians in the department of library and information science, Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. The motivation for the study is to ascertain whether library schools posses resources and receive employer's feedback of graduate. The overall objective transform (With little adjustment/update) the existing program/curriculum leading to new (LIS) program with 50:50 to 60:40 ICT : library science components. Documentary research design was employed with the use of student handbook, a file containing employers rating of library and information technology (LIT) graduate, National University Commission (NUC) 2018 bench mark minimum academic standards (BMAS), and Approved Academic brief (Bachelor of Technology Library and Information Science, 2021). Documentary analysis was carried out. Descriptive statistical tools (frequency counts and percentages) were used to analyze the data.