Research
Contributory Pension Scheme, Workers Commitment, Retention and Attitude Towards Retirement in the Nigerian Civil Service
This study seeks to evaluate the impact of contributing pension scheme (CPS) on workers commitment, retention and attitude towards retirement in the Nigerian Civil Service. The study drew respondents from the federal and state civil service in Calabar Metropolis. Five hundred and forty eight participants were purposively selected from the University of Calabar, Cross River University of Technology and Governor’s Office Calabar. The study elucidated data from respondents using four point Likert scale questionnaire. Data obtained were analyzed using Pearson product moment correction (r). Findings revealed that contributive pension scheme significantly affects workers commitment to work, retention and attitude towards retirement. The study recommends among others that strict measures be put in place by government to ensure the effective monitoring and implementation of the provisions of the 2004 Pension Reform Act.
CURRICULUM REVIEW: REACTIONS FROM EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS IN SOUTH-SOUTH STATES OF NIGERIA
This study examines reactions from educationstakeholders in South-South States of Nigeria on issues facing curriculum design and implementation especially at secondary school level. One hundred and fifty (150) participants (stakeholders) were purposefully sampled for the study. Qualitative technique was used to elicit information from participants. The qualitative method used was Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Participants were divided into six group comprising of 25 persons each. Group discussions were based on specific theme including curriculum contents, secondary and university education objectives, national needs of secondary and university education, teaching methods, curriculum practice/implementation and evaluation techniques. Information from participants revealed that the curriculum content, pedagogy, evaluation techniques among others in secondary schools are inadequate, unrealistic and should be reviewed. We recommended the urgent review of secondary school curriculum, proper funding of education and provision of school physical facilities as a panacea to eminent collapse of secondary education in Nigeria.
