Browsing by Author "Akindutire, A. F."

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Criminality: illegal logging of woods in Nigeria’s criminality: illegal Logging of woods in Nigeria’s
(2016-05) Ikuomola, A. D.; Okunola, R. A.; Akindutire, A. F.
The problems facing the rich forest belts in Nigeria have become so intense in relation to the unemployment dilemma ravaging most youths in several urban and rural settlements as well as the wide-ranging negative impacts on environmental crime in South-West Nigeria. This study examines the dynamics of forest exploitation, youth adaptability and survival strategies in the nation’s forest belt. Data collected for the study was basically qualitative, among a hundred and twenty-five (125) respondents in Ondo-Edo forest belts. It was discovered that a strong network of syndicates often (local and foreign) capitalized on the prevailing surge of unemployment in the country to lure young, unemployed and able-bodied men and women into criminal survival strategies and environmental crime of illegal logging of precious woods (Iroko, Mahogany and Obeche). The study concludes that illegal activities of unemployed youths should be curtailed by providing agro based industries in the forest belt as well as adequate security to stop the illegal and indiscriminate logging of woods by local and foreign syndicates.
Perception of the activities of Touts in Mushin and Oshodi Neighbourhoods
(2011-03) Okunola, R. A.; Ikuomola, A. D.; Akindutire, A. F.
This study examines the activities of touts from the perceptions of Oshodi and Mushin residents and seeks to expose the factors necessitating the increasing involvement of youths in the obnoxious trade, as well as the security implication of touting in Lagos neighbourhood. A combination of quantitative and qualitative research methodology was adopted for this study. Major findings revealed touting as a survival strategy, linked to the rising level of unemployment, poverty, lack of education and parental care; and the perceived success of senior touts in the transportation corridors as motivating factors enhancing the activities of youths as touts in the two communities. Contrary to the researcher's expectations and major studies, residents highlighted the contributions of touts in neighbourhood security and crime control through the Odua People's Congress (OPC) and other local vigilante groups. A situation 65 percent of interviewed respondents attributed to the low crime rate in the two neighbourhoods. Based on these findings, the study recommends that governmental policies on employment should make provisions among others for unskilled, uneducated and energetic youths in urban development, as well as in neighbourhood security.
Ritualism (dis)order: street carnivals, transgression and excesses in Nigeria
(2014) Ikuomola, A. D.; Okunola, R. A.; Akindutire, A. F.
Carnival as an annual event has transcended numerous culture. A number of studies have principally investigated the intended economic, entertainment and/or leisure components of carnivals; neglecting the unintended social, moralistic and behavioural consequences it has on society. This study therefore examines the social vices associated with street carnivals in selected neighbourhoods. Major narratives revealed that nudity, sex, gambling, fanaticism, hooliganism, alcohol and drug abuse were major reoccurring challenges facing street carnivals in Lagos. It was also observed that the concentration of youths on weekends around football viewing centres (FVCs) contributed to the high wave of violence during carnivals. Similarly, the impact of globalisation and acculturation of foreign ideas and behaviours into street carnival was described as negative on youth and adolescent. Data for the study were collected through observations and in-depth interviews with residents and organizers of street carnivals in Lagos State, Nigeria.