Browsing by Author "Hassan, Yerima"

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  • Addressing the Menace of Substance/Drug Abuse through Urgent Policy Approach 

    Dele, Ishaka; Udom, Martin U. S.; Hassan, Yerima; Udefuna, Patrick N. (NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)
    As of January 2025, approximately 14.3 million Nigerians, or 14.4% of the population aged 15 to 64, are involved in drug abuse, significantly exceeding the global average of 5.5%. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ...

  • Addressing Women’s Underrepresentation in Governance: Strategies for Legislative Consideration 

    Ganiyu, Ejalonibu; Nandi, Livinus A.; Hassan, Yerima; Ezenwajiobi, Chidinma Charity (NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
    Although there are noticeable efforts to addressing the existing gender gap by the government. Firstly, the government is a signatory to most of the international conventions on gender equality. Secondly, there is evidence ...

  • Rising Cases of Ritual Killings in Nigeria: Imperatives for Legislative Intervention 

    Dele, Ishaka; Udefuna, Patrick N.; Hassan, Yerima; Udom, Martins U.S. (NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)
    There is no denying the fact that ritual killings in Nigeria pose a grave threat to the safety and security of citizens, instilling fear and anxiety within the populace. While precise data is limited due to under reporting, ...

  • Strengthening Nigeria’s Response to Cameroon’s Encroachment: Legislative and Diplomatic Recommendations 

    Adeniji, Adeyinka S.; Udom, Martins; Obot, Etimbuk; Hassan, Yerima; Udefuna, Patrick N. (NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)
    The Senate has launched an ad hoc committee to investigate Cameroon’s alleged illegal annexation of Nigeria’s mangrove islands in Efiat, Mbo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. This encroachment not only challenges ...