Taraba State Research Articles

Application of Public Relations Tools for Revenue Generation by Taraba State Board of Internal Revenue

This study investigates the efficacy of public relations (PR) tools employed by the Taraba State Board of Internal Revenue to bolster revenue generation. The research objectives encompass identifying specific PR strategies, eval_uating their effectiveness, and proposing actionable recommendations. Employing a mixed-methods approach, quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews were conducted to gather comprehensive insights. The study was built on Two Symmetrical Model, Excellence Theory, and Transfer Process Model. Findings indicate a moderate utilization of PR tools, with 63% of respondents reporting extensive to moderate use. Notable strategies include social media engagement, press releases, and community outreach initiatives. Qualitative data elucidates participant experiences, highlighting the impact of these strategies on promoting tax compliance and fostering positive public perception. Effectiveness assessments reveal tangible outcomes, with participants citing increased tax compliance rates and positive media coverage as key indicators. This underscores the significance of strategic communication in driving revenue generation efforts. However, challenges such as limited collaboration with external stakeholders and the absence of comprehensive eval_uation mechanisms are identified. Based on the findings, several recommendations are proposed to optimize PR efforts and enhance revenue generation outcomes. These include fostering closer collaboration with stakeholders, implementing robust eval_uation mechanisms, and tailoring communication strategies to diverse audience segments. Additionally, there is a call for continuous professional development to ensure staff proficiency in PR roles.

Evaluation of essential indigenous woody plant species used by the rural population in Taraba State Nigeria

Evaluation of essential indigenous woody plant species used by the rural population in Taraba State Nigeria

Assessment of occupational dose level from conventional x-ray on personnel in Federal Medical Center, Jalingo Taraba State, Nigeria

Assessment of occupational dose level from conventional x-ray on personnel in Federal Medical Center, Jalingo Taraba State, Nigeria

Heavy Metal Pollutants Or Contaminant In Soil Samples Obtained From Wash Boreholes Within Pantisawa, Yorro L.G.A. Of Taraba State

The problem of environmental pollution and its compartments due to an increase in contamination as a result of the accumulation of heavy metals and microorganisms from soil has raised wide-spread of concerns in different parts of the nations and this has compromised the ability of the environments to foster life and render them an intrinsic value. Hence the study aimed to ascertain the level of environmental pollution in soil from wash borehole within Pantisawa Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. A total of 45 samples for soil were collected aseptically from the five different zones (Pantisawa Main Market YM, Kapazang YG, Dola YD, Kallau YK and Zabi YZ) of Pantisawa. The levels of trace metals in soil samples were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) PG-990. The results were analyzed using SPSS Version 20. The soil samples result for these metals revealed that iron concentration was between 3000-4010mg/kg most especially for site SD which is higher than all other elements analyzed. Zinc ranges from 2.54-6800mg/kg which is above the standard as prescribed by WHO and FEPA in soil and also exceeded the dutch target values of (Zn: 50mg/kg and Cu: 30mg/kg) in some of the sampling sites. Nickel was between 8.47-19.09 mg/kg in soil samples, this is below the toxicity threshold limit of 35mg/kg for safe environment as stated by WHO. Arsenic ranges from 53.06mg/kg–141mg/kg, which is higher than the admissible limit of 50mg/kg in soil recommended by UNEP. The order of all the metal concentration in the areas was Fe>Zn>Mn>As>Pb>Cu>Mn>Co and Cd respectively. Based on this study, the high concentration of the metals such as Zn, As, Cd, Pb, and Co in some of these sites most especially SK, SM and SD within Pantisawa revealed that some of the soil samples collected from these areas were contaminated with heavy metal pollutants which may have serious health risk to the people using it for various activities. The higher concentrations of these toxic metals in soils need to be monitored regularly for heavy metal enrichment.

Evaluating the Impact of Home Economics Teachers' Entrepreneurial Activities on Family Economic Stability and Well-Being in Northeast Nigeria

This study examines the impact of entrepreneurial activities of Home Economics teachers on family economic stability and well-being in Northeast Nigeria. Home Economics, as a field, encompasses various disciplines such as nutrition, home management, and consumer education, aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. In Northeast Nigeria, Home Economics teachers often engage in entrepreneurial activities, leveraging their expertise to supplement their income and enhance their families' economic stability. This study evaluates the extent to which these entrepreneurial endeavors contribute to family income, food security, and overall quality of life. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from Home Economics teachers across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe states. A sample of 200 teachers was selected through multistage sampling. The study employed both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the data, including paired samples t-tests and W-statistics to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings reveal that entrepreneurial activities significantly enhance family economic stability and well-being. Teachers engaged in ventures such as catering, textile and fashion businesses, and home management consultancy experienced notable improvements in family income, food security, and overall quality of life. The study underscores the importance of supporting entrepreneurial initiatives among Home Economics teachers to foster economic resilience and social development in the region. The results provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and community leaders to integrate entrepreneurial education within the Home Economics curriculum, thereby promoting sustainable development in Northeast Nigeria.

Growth and Tuber Yield Improvement of Sweet Potato Cultivars (Ipomoea Batatas L.) as Influenced by Vine Patterns of Planting in Taraba State

Growth and Tuber Yield Improvement of Sweet Potato Cultivars (Ipomoea Batatas L.) as Influenced by Vine Patterns of Planting in Taraba State

Survey of Schistosoma haematobium and Environmental Factors in Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

Schistosoma haematobium infection is known to be endemic especially among residents along Rivers, This study was conducted to establish the preval_ence of urinary schistosomiasis in relation to some epidemiological factors among elementary pupils in Donga Local Government Area. Urine filtration technique using polycarbonate membrane filters was employed to check the presence of Schistosoma haematobium eggs in urine and questionnaires were administered. Overall preval_ence of 8.94% (21) was recorded out of the 235 urine examined. Chi square analysis showed insignificant association of the infection with the various schools (χ²= 6.192, P = 0.185). Similarly, ANOVA revealed no significant difference in the mean egg intensity (27.29 eggs/10ml of urine) among the schools (p = 0.293). Males were more infected 13.33%(16) than females 4.50%(5) with a significant difference (P=0.020). However, there was no statistical significant difference in their mean egg intensities (30.3 eggs/10ml of urine in male and 17.6 eggs/10ml of urine in female) (p = 0.27). The age-related preval_ence was higher 11.82% (13) in 10-15 years children while children aged 16-20 had the least preval_ence 0.01% (1). Chi square showed statistical significant association between infection and age (χ²=12.964, P=0.002). But there was a statistical insignificant difference between their mean egg intensities; 10-15, 4-9 and 16-20 (31.08, 23.4, 5 eggs/10ml of urine respectively) with p=0.462. Children who fish had the highest preval_ence 16.67% and children that do not partake in any of these activities had no case of infection 0%(64). Chi square revealed a statistical significant association between participant's water contact activities and infection (χ² =11.21; p = 0.024). However, ANOVA showed statistical insignificant difference in the mean egg intensity among these activities (p = 0.486). This findings indicates that urinary schistosomiasis has low endemicity in this area which could be due to the fact that It was concluded that the overall low preval_ence could be attributed to improved environmental hygiene among others.

Distribution of Malaria Infection Among Different Genotypes in Three Senatorial Zones of Taraba State Nigeria

Malaria infection is recognized as a severe public health problem linked to most cases of morbidity and mortality in malaria endemic areas. The study was used to determine the distribution of malaria infection among the different genotypes in three senatorial zones in Taraba state. The study employed a community and laboratory based cross sectional study. The electrophoresis machine was used to determine the genotypes of the research subjects while Rapid diagnostic technique and the gold standard microscopy was used to determine the prevalence of malaria infection. The haematology auto-analyzer (Sysmex XTI 2000) was used to determine the haematological parameters of the subjects. A total of 3084 blood samples was obtained by venepuncture. The distribution of the genotypes are AA 1721 (55.8%), AS 966 (31.3%) and SS 397 (12.9%). The overall prevalence of malaria was 620 (20.1%). Malaria infection was highest in the southern senatorial zone (29.1%) than in the north and central zones (p<0.05). Infection was high with the males (21.2%), age-related malaria infection was significant (p<0.05) with age 1-10yrs recording the highest infection (28.0%). No significant difference (p>0.00) was recorded in the marital status of the patient with the widows/widower having 23.4% while degree of infection was significant for education-related infection (p<0.05) with the non-educated subjects recording highest infection (34.4%). Occupational related prevalence was significant (p<0.05) with high infection among traders (162 (28.7%). Significant difference was recorded in the marital status with the widow/widower recording a high prevalence of malaria 112 (23.4%). Our finding in the current study confirm that malaria remains a major challenge and there is need for periodic prophylactic administration of malaria drugs in the treatment regime of sickle cell anaemia patients. Keywords: Malaria infection, genotypes, distribution, senatorial zones, Taraba State, Nigeria

Exploring Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Regarding Tyre Safety Information among Commercial Drivers in Taraba State, Nigeria

Exploring Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Regarding Tyre Safety Information among Commercial Drivers in Taraba State, Nigeria

Haematological Derangements Due to Plasmodium falciparum Among Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients in Taraba State Nigeria

Malaria infection is recognized as a severe public health problem linked to most cases of morbidity and mortality in malaria endemic areas. The study was used to determine the hematological derangement of plasmodium falciparum among sickle cell anaemia patients in Taraba state. The study employed a community and laboratory based cross sectional study. The findings shows that malaria infection was highest in the southern senatorial zone (29.1%) than in the north and central zones (p<0.05). Infection was high with the males (21.2%), age-related malaria infection was significant (p<0.05) with age 1-10yrs recording the highest infection (28.0%). No significant difference (p>0.00) was recorded in the marital status of the patient with the widows/widower having 23.4% while degree of infection was significant for education-related infection (p<0.05) with the non-educated subjects recording highest infection (34...4%). Occupational related prevalence was significant (p<0.05) with high infection among traders (162 (28.7%). Significant difference was recorded in the marital status with the widow/widower recording a high prevalence of malaria 112 (23.4%). Haematological parameters show no significant association in malaria parasitized packed cell volume (t=0.284, p>0.05) and monocytes (t=1.361, p>0.05). Significant association was recorded in total white blood count (t=3.647, p>0.05), neutrophil (t=20.794, p<0.05), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (t=30.017, p<0.05), eosinophil (t=4.847, p<0.0.07), basophil (t=11.35, p<0.05), platelet (t=30.378, p<0.05) and lymphocytes (t=21.369, p<0.03).Our finding for this current study confirm that malaria remains a major challenge and there is need for periodic prophylactic administration of malaria drugs in the treatment regime of sickle cell anaemia patients. Keywords: Malaria infection, hematological derangement, plasmodium falciparum, Taraba State, Nigeria.

Retrospective study on bovine tuberculosis and evaluation of abattoir personnel’s knowledge and preventive practices in Taraba State

Retrospective study on bovine tuberculosis and evaluation of abattoir personnel’s knowledge and preventive practices in Taraba State

Mathematical-model Analysis of the Potential Exposure to Lead, Zinc and Iron Emissions from Consumption of Premium Motor Spirit in Nigeria

Environmental pollution has been on the increase due to emission from vehicles using fossil fuels. This research investigated the exposure of air, soil and water bodies to trace metal emissions: Pb, Zn and Fe, as a result of the consumption of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Nigeria. The exposure of air, soil, and water bodies to these emissions also lead to exposure of humans, food and animals to the emissions. This was done to estimate the emission rates, emission rate per capita, and emission rates per land areas (or land distribution). The results showed that: the annual emission rates ranged between 4.66 kg/y for Pb in 2012 in Jigawa State and 5.050∙103 kg/y for Fe in 2015 in Lagos State; the emission rates per capita ranged between 0.52∙10−6 kg/(y∙person) for Pb in 2012 in Kwara State and 2.33∙10−3 kg/(y∙person) and this was recorded in Lagos State in the year 2015; while the rate per land area ranged between 0.093∙10−3 kg/(y∙km2) for Pb in 2012 in Taraba State and 1.38 kg/(y∙km2) for Fe in 2015 in Lagos State. Results showed that residents of Lagos are at the highest risk of trace metal poisoning because they had the highest emission rates per capita, followed by Abuja, Osun, and Ogun. The states at the lowest risk are Yobe and Taraba, with Yobe as the lowest. It is recommended that regulations concerning the trace metal contents of fuels imported and distributed in Nigeria should be created and implemented to curb these risks.

Cohabitation Attitudes and Behaviours of Undergraduate Students in Taraba State, Nigeria: The Mediating Role of Social Media and Peer Pressure

This study examines the impact of social-media and peer pressure on attitudes and behavior of undergraduate students towards cohabitation. The study sampled 1,970 undergraduate students from three universities in Taraba State, Nigeria. Data was collected with an online questionnaire. The study adopts social learning theory and Berger and Luckman’s social construction of reality. The data was analyzed using multiple regression and mediation analysis. The results reveal significant positive effects of attitudes towards cohabitation, social media use, and peer pressure on behaviours towards cohabitation. The finding revealed that a one-unit increase in attitudes towards cohabitation corresponds to a 0.41-unit increase in cohabitation behaviours. It also revealed that, a one-unit increase in social media use and peer pressure leads to a 0.21-unit and 0.25-unit increase, respectively, in cohabitation behaviours. Furthermore, the study shows that age negatively affects cohabitation behaviours, indicating a decrease in behaviours as age increases. The mediation analysis reveals that attitudes towards cohabitation significantly predict behaviors towards cohabitation (coefficient = 0.26 P <0.001). The study further revealed that social media use and peer pressure partially mediate the relationship between attitudes and behaviours towards cohabitation (0.19 (P< 0.001) with a 95% confidence interval of 0.14, 0.24). The study concludes that social media use and peer pressure play essential roles in shaping attitudes towards cohabitation and cohabiting behaviour among undergraduates in Taraba State.

Implications of Social Media Usage on Jukun Culture: A Multidisplinary Approach

The intrusive impact of social media has revolutionised communication globally, thereby altering the status quo in virtually every aspect of life in the society. This is manifestly seen in the influence social media exerts on indigenous cultures in most especially developing countries like Nigeria. Jukun culture which is a rich traditional culture from Taraba State, Nigeria is not spared from this unfortunate reality. This study therefore, ascertains the implications of social media usage on Jukun culture from a multidisplinary point of view. Specifically, the study unravels the socio-cultural perspectives of social media usage on Aku-uka’s transitional rites; examines the perceptions of Jukun stakeholders on the implications of social media usage on Jukun traditional rites and proffers possible ways of integrating social media for promotion and transmission of Jukun culture. Anchored on cultural imperialism theory, the study adopts indepth interview to elicit relevant data from Jukun stakeholders on the implications of social media usage on Jukun culture. Among other things, the study found out that the use of social media breaches some aspects of Jukun culture and that certain foreign practices are also being introduced. The study recommends that indigenous pages and accounts should be created on different social media handles for the preservation and propagation of culture in its original form. Conclusively, social media usage has a double-edged impact on Jukun culture with the negative impact competing side-by-side with the positive impact.

Historicising the dynamics of intergroup relations between the Kuteb and Ichen people of Southern Taraba in North-eastern Nigeria, 1900-2022

Research on inter-group relations in the Southern part of Taraba State, Nigeria is relatively new because Nigerian scholars are more concerned with researching global topics or major ethnic groups while they neglect or give little attention to minority ethnic groups. This has made literature on the subject matter of intergroup relations scarce, hence the need for this study. The study adopts the historical method of research which involves the use of primary and secondary sources for data collection. Primary sources include oral interviews and materials from the National Archives Kaduna. Secondary sources used are published books, undergraduate project reports, and internet materials. The findings of this study reveal that the Kuteb and Ichen people of Southern Taraba have for a long time been engaged in inter-ethnic relations which has significantly impacted their development as a people. This study contributes to the broader argument on intergroup relations by providing empirical evidence from the Kuteb and Ichen people. It demonstrates how marriage, economic interactions, and social contacts collectively enhance social cohesion, cultural exchange, and economic interdependence, which are crucial for peaceful and productive intergroup relations. These findings support the view that interdependence and cooperation are inherent in human societies and essential for their development and stability.

An Analysis on the Sources of Developmental Information among the People of Mambilla, Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State

An Analysis on the Sources of Developmental Information among the People of Mambilla, Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State

Audience Perception on the Impact of Television Reality Shows on the Moral Lives of Adolescents in Taraba State

This study titled “Audience perception on the impact of television reality show on the moral lives of adolescents in Taraba State, Nigeria,” aims to examine audience’s perceived view about the moral impact of the show(s) on adolescents in Taraba State especially on those in their developmental stage. The study was anchored on the Perception theory to provide support for ongoing discussion. The study was contingent on a dual research method, utilizing survey (quantitative) and In-depth interview (qualitative) research designs. The study’s population comprises of respondents resident in Taraba State who are audiences of television reality show(s). A sample size of 384 respondents was determined using the Taro Yamane’s determinism sampling technique. Multi stage sampling method was employed to select three Local Governments in the strata from the three senatorial district of the State, while simple random sampling was used to select the wards as well as the proportional sampling method was utilized to get numbers of respondents who are audience of television reality show in the three stratums. Findings from the study shows that adolescents in Taraba State have access to television reality show and can form a reasonable opinion about the show. Findings also indicate that, the Big Brother Naija, the Nigerian Idol, and the Voice Nigeria among others are the various television reality shows that adolescents in Taraba State have access to. The study concludes that since television reality shows has the potency to influence and sway ideas, programme packaging and design of the show should be tilted towards building learning and promoting excellence instead of obscenity, nudity and materialism. It is therefore recommended, among others, that content creators, stakeholders and government parastaltas in liaison with the ministry of Arts and Entertainment should work together, prioritize television reality shows, develop and broadcast a TV show that reflects the true nature of the Nigerian society and that are value oriented.

Prevalence of Substance Abuse and Its Impact on Senior Citizens in Jalingo Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

In recent years, drug abuse has been a major source of concern in Nigeria and other part of the globe. This concern is associated is associated with the enormous effect potency of drug abuse on perpetrators. The above scenario stimulated the researchers to examine the prevalence and impact of drug abuse among senior citizens in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. The study was anchored on the social learning theory and survey research design was adopted. The population of the study comprised of senior citizens in Jalingo, Taraba State. Findings of the study unraveled that there is a prevalence of drug abuse among senior citizens in Jalingo. Furthermore, it was also found that alcohol is the most commonly abused substance among senior citizens in Jalingo. Based on the revelation, the study recommend among other things the need for consistent awareness, counselling and support to senior citizens that are addicted to drug abuse.

Coccidiosis in Broilers of Selected Commercial Farms in Taraba State, Nigeria

Coccidiosis in Broilers of Selected Commercial Farms in Taraba State, Nigeria

Determinants of Poverty Status among Farming Households in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State Nigeria

Determinants of Poverty Status among Farming Households in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State Nigeria