Browsing by Author "Udefuna, Patrick"
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Advancing Practical Technological Skills and Innovation in Nigerian Universities
Obot, Etimbuk; Udefuna, Patrick; Ishaka, Dele (NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-05)Nigerian universities remain largely theory-driven, producing many graduates with limited hands-on experience in technology, manufacturing or industry based experiences . This skills gap has stifled innovation, slowed the ... -
Dispatch Riders and the Illicit Drug Trade in Nigeria: Areas for Legislative Intervention
Nandi, Livinus A; Ezenwajiobi, Chidinma Charity; Udefuna, Patrick; Ejalonibu, Ganiyu (NILDS - Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-04)This brief delves into the growing issue of drug smuggling through courier services, revealing the challenges of regulating this shadowy aspect of the delivery industry. Nigeria has seen a troubling trend recently where ... -
Leveraging equity and fairness in the distribution of political positions to promote unity and security in Nigeria
Ikhide, Emily; Udefuna, Patrick; Nandi, Livinus A. (National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, 2021)Nigeria has witnessed diverse forms of insecurity and conflicts in the past ten years. This ranges from farmers-herders conflicts, Boko Haram insurgency, ethnic violence, religious extremism, kidnapping, and political ... -
Re-inclusion of History into Primary and Secondary Schools Curricula: The Need for Legislative Intervention
Udom, Martins; Udefuna, Patrick (NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025-01)This policy brief emphasizes the urgent need to reinstate History as a core subject in Nigerian primary and secondary schools. The removal of History from the curriculum in 2009 has resulted in a significant knowledge gap ...