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Ahmed Usman

Department of Public Administration Faculty of Management Sciences Collage of Communication, Social and Management Sciences Kaduna State University

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Publications 5

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Research Article Vol. 12, Issue 1

ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NIGERIA: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL CRISIS AND POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR INTERVENTION

NASIR HARUNA SOBA*, ABUBAKAR ABDULKAREEM, AHMED USMAN

Nigeria is grappling with one of the most severe out-of-school children crises globally. Despite being a signatory to international conventions like the Education for All (EFA) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the country accounts for a significant proportion of the world's children deprived of formal education. This paper provides a c...

DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.x1cjbqxk
Jun, 2026 Vol. 12, Issue 1 23 views 8 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 12, Issue 1

GLOBAL POWER TRANSITION AND GOVERNANCE: LESSONS FOR NIGERIA FROM AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC INFLUENCE AND CHINESE ECONOMIC EXPANSION

AHMED USMAN*

The contemporary international system is undergoing a significant transition from a unipolar order dominated by the United States to an emerging multipolar order increasingly shaped by China's expanding global influence. This shift has profound implications for governance and development in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, where both powers have pu...

DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.4ik12din
Jun, 2026 Vol. 12, Issue 1 11 views 4 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 12, Issue 1

PUBLIC POLICY AND ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER: AN ASSESSMENT OF RURAL WATER SUPPLY INITIATIVES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

AHMED USMAN*

Access to safe and reliable drinking water remains a persistent development challenge in rural Northern Nigeria despite sustained government reforms and donor-supported interventions. This study evaluates the effectiveness, implementation constraints, and sustainability of rural water supply initiatives within the broader context of public policy i...

DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.m1lolejl
Jun, 2026 Vol. 12, Issue 1 12 views 5 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 11, Issue 2

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES IN CONFLICT-PRONE COMMUNITIES: A STUDY OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

AHMED USMAN*

Effective policy implementation remains a major challenge in conflict-prone communities, particularly in developing countries where insecurity, weak institutions, and social distrust undermine government interventions. This study investigates policy implementation challenges in conflict-affected communities in Kaduna State, Nigeria, aiming to ident...

DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.r1sadl19
Dec, 2025 Vol. 11, Issue 2 10 views 3 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 11, Issue 2

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF KADUNA STATE WATER SECTOR POLICIES ON RURAL WATER SUPPLY OUTCOMES

AHMED USMAN*

This study assessing the impact of Kaduna State water sector policies in improving rural water supply. Despite the existence oflegalframeworks, policy guidelines, and implementing institutions, many rural communities in Kaduna State continue to experience limited access to safe, reliable, and sustainable water. The study was anchored on Policy Impl...

DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.b3h6i6db
Dec, 2025 Vol. 11, Issue 2 9 views 4 downloads
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