Ahmed Usman

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Research Article Vol. 6, Issue 2

STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE THROUGH PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT: ACCOUNTABILITYAND TRANSPARENCY IN KADUNA STATE PUBLIC SERVICE

AHMED USMAN^*

This study examines the influence of public finance management (PFM) on accountability and transparency among public servants in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Effective governance depends on the prudent management of public resources, yet challenges such as weak monitoring, inadequate performance evaluation, and limited transparency continue to hinder pub...

DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2026.l1whwcx3

Jan, 2026 Vol. 6, Issue 2 12 views 9 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 6, Issue 2

ASSESSING GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: AN INSTITUTIONALAND COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE

AHMED USMAN^*

Rural infrastructure development remains a critical driver of socio-economic transformation in Nigeria; however, rural communities continue to experience severe infrastructural deficits despite the existence of numerous development policies and programmes. This study examined government implementation strategies and rural infrastructure development...

DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2026.lb0nosvw

Jan, 2026 Vol. 6, Issue 2 13 views 8 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 3, Issue 2

THE CULT PHENOMENON: EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP, PRACTICES, CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS

NATHAN MARCUS^*, ACHADU FRIDAY, AHMED USMAN, WODI PAUL ISAAC

Cultism is a pervasive and complex phenomenon that has evolved from its traditional religious and humanitarian roots into violent and clandestine organizations, particularly in educational institutions. This study explores the concept of cultism, focusing on its membership dynamics, operational practices, underlying causes, socio economic effects, ...

DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.6eztp0ip

Mar, 2025 Vol. 3, Issue 2 12 views 7 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 3, Issue 2

A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW: INFLUENCE OF ETHNIC GROUP WORK CULTURE ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

AHMED USMAN^*, Lurwanu Usman, KASIMU MUSA ABDULLAHI

Ethnic group work culture plays a significant role in shaping organizational performance by influencing teamwork, communication, leadership styles, and decision-making processes. As organizations continue to diversify, the effective management of ethnic diversity has become a crucial determinant of success. This conceptual review examines the impac...

DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.s3yh9jh1

Mar, 2025 Vol. 3, Issue 2 12 views 4 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 3, Issue 2

EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

AHMED USMAN^*, NASIR HARUNA SOBA, ALIYU ABUBAKAR

Organizational culture is a critical factor influencing employee performance, shaping workplace behaviors, motivation, and overall efficiency. A strong and positive culture fosters employee participation and communication, which enhance productivity and job satisfaction. This study examines the relationship between organizational culture and employ...

DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.5y2qt2fr

Mar, 2025 Vol. 3, Issue 2 14 views 4 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 3, Issue 2

EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA

AHMED USMAN^*, ALIYU ABUBAKAR, SYLVESTER USMAN

This study examines the relationship between democracy and good governance in Nigeria, focusing on the challenges and opportunities within its democratic framework since the transition to civilian rule in 1999. While democracy is expected to promote good governance through accountability, transparency, and citizen participation, Nigeria's experienc...

DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.p45epoie

Mar, 2025 Vol. 3, Issue 2 9 views 3 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 3, Issue 2

ASSESSMENT OF BANDITRY AS A THREAT TO FOOD SECURITY IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

AHMED USMAN^*, MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR GOGA, NATHAN MARCUS

The study is on the Assessment of Banditry as a Threat to Food Security in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Covering five sections, including the introductory part that features brief background, statement of the problem and research question. The second section focuses on the conceptual and empirical review of related literatur...

DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.0jebug0r

Mar, 2025 Vol. 3, Issue 2 12 views 4 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 3, Issue 2

UNDERSTANDING NON-UTILIZATION OF AI TOOLS FOR RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC WRITING AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: A PARADIGM SHIFT

NASIR HARUNA SOBA^*, AHMED USMAN, ABUBAKAR ABDULKAREEM

This study investigates the non-utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for research and academic writing among academic staff at Kaduna State University (KASU), Nigeria, employing the Perceived Attributes of Innovation Theory as a theoretical framework. Despite the acknowledged benefits of AI in enhancing research productivity and effici...

DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.kvna1o9k

Mar, 2025 Vol. 3, Issue 2 18 views 4 downloads

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