The Eastasouth Journal of Social Science and Humanities

Leveraging Technopreneurship and Office and Information Management Programme for Sustainable Development in The Digital Economy

Munirat Opeyemi Adeyeye — 2026-02-19

This paper explores the extent to which technopreneurship with office and information management (OIM) practices can inclusively enhance economic growth and social responsibility. There is a mutual relationship between digital development and entrepreneurship, which, if utilized, can spur a nation into high level of prosperity. Combining information management, technology and entrepreneur with office management will heighten the level of productivity and innovation from employees, hence enabling organizations to contribute their quota to sustainable national development. This paper recognizes the critical need for integrating technopreneurship into office and information management programme in the economic landscape in order to enhance national development. It dives into the concept of technopreneurship in context of digital economy, role of technopreneurship in driving innovation in digital economy, technologies used in office and information management, and challenges and prospects of leveraging technopreneurial culture for sustainability. By utilizing new technologies with efficient information management put in place and imbibing technopreneurial culture, organizations will be able to contribute immensely to sustainable national development. The paper recommends among others that: Government intervention should be comprehensively analyzed and carefully designed to focus on developing technologies; The management of institutions should equip the laboratories and make them to be accessible to students for constant practice on technological tools to acquire the required skills for both technopreneurship and digital economy; Individual office and information management students must be prepared for ongoing learning and upskilling that can enhance self reliance after graduation from school.

The Islamic Perspective of Economic Development: The Challenges in Nigeria

Yisa Olorunda Balogun — 2026-02-19

Economic development is a very important factor in any given society. The onerous of the development lies on government and individual scholars, both within and outside a given country. The evaluation of economic development enables the government to know the position of the economy of a given country. This assists in finding means of improving the economy; guide on policy formulation, fostering accountability, transparency, sustainable growth and development. It guides the country on how to improve on her Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The paper examines the concept of economic development, characteristics of economic development such as increment in national income, improved standard of living and structural transformation. It discusses the significance of economic alleviation of poverty through Zakat, Mirat and Ajo Adako (periodic thrift). Different economic developmental challenges in Nigeria like poverty, politics, and tribalism were also discussed. Our recommendations include eradication of corruption, stabilization of democratic system and avoidance of religious biased, most especially in Nigerian politics.

Morality, a Necessity for Conflict Resolution in Nigeria: the Islamic Perspective

Yisa Olorunda Balogun — 2026-02-19

Morality is an indispensable in the modern society. It is through it that the world can record peaceful coexistence. There are positive and negative moralities. Positive morality leads to peaceful coexistence. Negative morality leads to conflict. Conflict resolution is an integral part of every society. Conflict do happen between parents and children, mosques, societies, states, country and the world. Each of the conflict must be resolved if we what peace to reign supreme in Nigeria. The objectives of the write up are to add to the existing literatures on conflict resolution in Nigeria and make people staying away from those things that can lead to conflict. The write up gives the clarification of morality, conflict and resolution, and its methods. Findings revealed that the two dominant religions in Nigeria are Islam and Christianity, constructive and destructive moralities, different resolutions. The negative effects of conflict include fighting, killing/assassination, oppression, suppression, displacement. The settlement of dispute is incumbent upon the Muslim leaders and state functionaries. Our recommendations include that the Muslims should stay away from any kind of killing, discourage it in totality, there should be no discrimination against other religions. However, the tenets of their religion are to be sustained.

Undergraduates Perception of Accountability, Transparency and Participation in Civic Activities in Nigeran South Western States

Ogunbayo Oluwasegun — 2026-02-20

This study examined undergraduates’ perception of accountability and transparency and participation in civic activities in Nigeran Southwestern States. Descriptive research design of the survey type was used in this study. The population of this study consisted of 872,100 undergraduate students, universities in Southwest, Nigeria. The sample for this study consisted of 1522 university undergraduates selected using multistage sampling procedure that include simple random, stratified and purposive sampling techniques. ‘Undergraduates Perception of Accountability and Transparency and Civic Activities Questionnaire’ (UPATCAQ) was used to collect data. Face and content validity of the instrument, were ensured by experts in the fields of Social Studies Education, and Tests and Measurement in the Faculty of education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Reliability of the instrument was ensured through test-retest method and a reliability coefficient of 0.88 was obtained. Data were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency counts, means, standard deviations, and percentages; and PPMC. It was reported that undergraduate have positive perception of accountability and transparency but their level of participation in civic activities was low. A significant relationship between perception of accountability and transparency and participation in civic activities. It was inferred that there was a general appreciation for the principle accountability and accountability among undergraduate students in Southwest, Nigeria Universities. It was recommended among others that Universities and relevant government agencies should institutionalize transparent governance practices within higher education systems.

Teachers’ Factors as Determinant of Pre-Primary School Children Reading Skills in Ekiti State

Ruth Morenike Odewumi — 2026-02-20

The level of preschool children reading skills is declining gradually and this could affect both reading fluency and comprehension of preschool children. There may be a connection between this phenomenon and the country’s falling education. This study therefore examined Teachers’ factors as determinant of reading skills in pre-primary schools in Ijero local government area of Ekiti State. The study was anchored on the recognition of early childhood education as the foundation of lifelong learning, particularly in language and literacy development. A survey research design was adopted, and the population comprised all pre-primary school teachers in the study area. A sample of one hundred (100) teachers drawn from ten pre-primary schools was selected using simple random sampling. Two research instruments Teachers’ Personality Questionnaire (TPQ) and Teachers’ Leadership Questionnaire (TLQ) were used for data collection. The instruments were validated by experts in early childhood education and measurement and evaluation, and their reliability coefficients were established using Cronbach’s alpha. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. Findings revealed that teachers’ personality traits such as patience, enthusiasm, and positive attitude significantly influence pupils’ reading skills. The study also found that teachers’ leadership roles, including motivation, provision of reading materials, and encouragement of independent reading, play a crucial role in enhancing reading fluency and comprehension among pre-primary pupils. The study concludes that effective reading skill acquisition at the pre-primary level depends largely on teachers who possess sound personality attributes and strong leadership qualities. Based on the findings, the study recommended that teachers with sound leadership skills should teach in preschools, Government should encourage the professional teachers especially in preschools through incentives and worthwhile allowance.