Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Sustainability, Innovation, and Development: A Festschrift in Honour of Rt. Rev. Prof. Obeka Samuel Sunday – Part I

The first part of this Festschrift celebrates the scholarly, spiritual, and institutional legacy of The Rt. Rev. Prof. Obeka, featuring contributions on sustainable leadership, theological perspectives, and educational development.

Published: 2026-01-19

Environment

Investigating the Degree of Participation in Festivals and Carnivals in Benue State, Nigeria

Obeka Queen Oyidu, Obeka Caleb
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Economics

Relationship between Market Efficiency and Performance: The Nigerian Banking Sector

Benjamin Oludotun Lisoyi, Jones Adedapo Ladegbaye, Olufemi Matthew Ogunniran
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Oil Exploitation in Nigeria Delta Region: A Curse or Blessing- A Theological Perspective

Coker Kehinde Olukunle, Adegoke Olukayode A.
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Monetary policy shock and economic growth in Nigeria

Gbenga Adeyemi, Adekunle Aribatise, Adewale Stephen Adeseke
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Succession Planning: A Motivational Factor for Employees in Private Organisations Toward the Achievement of Sustainable Development

Ibijoke Omolara Yankey, Chioma Chukwunenye Obasi
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Analysis of Forensic Accounting investigation in the Recovery of Looted Funds in Nigeria

Tajudeen Olasoji Kolawole
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The Role of Social and Management Sciences in Addressing Global Challenges

Babalola Raphael Adesunloro, Emmanuel Selome Fasinu, Olubukola Tolulope Shomorin
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Corporate Governance (CG) and Financial Performance (FP) of Listed Non-Financial Firms (NFFs) in Nigeria

Obafemi T. O., Adesunloro B. R.
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Foreign Direct Investment, Business Environment and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Dynamic GMM Approach (1986-2023)

Adekunle Aribatise, Gbenga Adeyemi, Adewale Stephen Adeseke
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The Role of Digital Innovation in Small Business Financial Management: A Case Study of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Benjamin Oludotun Lisoyi, Olubukola Tolulope Shomorin, Jones Adedapo Ladegbaye
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Examining The Role Of Employee Participation In Decision-Making Processes on Employees' Performance in Nigerian Manufacturing Sector

Eze Benneth Uchenna, Akindele Kehinde Isaac, Olabisi Joseph Olumayokun, Orie Bright Chukwuma
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Financial Strategy and Sustainable Quality Education in Selected Private universities in Ondo State, Nigeria

Ahmodu A. O., Obeka Q. O., Aribaba F. O., Ajiga A. A., Akinjobi B. D.
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The Effect of Financial Reporting Quality and Accounting Process Automation on Sustainable Accountability in Nigerian Local Government Areas

Kolawole Tajudeen Olasoji, Gbemisola Ajayi
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Equity

The Role of Christian Youth in Societal Transformation: A Case Study of Khana Local Government Area

Victoria E. John-Efiong, P. C. Anyanwu Anyanwu, Samuel C. Nwankwo, A. A. Atowoju
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Political Communication: A Diplomatic Tool for Global Peace and Sustainable Development

Emmanuel Selome Fasinu , John Adakole Eloche, Bright Orie
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Information-Flow Theories as Catalyst for Election Victory: An Assessment of Voters' Preferences of Candidate During Election

Dayo Duyile, Wole Ademolekun, Tosin Adesile
Interrogating the Communicative Semantics of Electoral Gamification and Ballot Sanctity in Nigeria

Okuguni Cletus O., Ochonma Ifeanyichukwu Chinemerem
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The Concept of "Omoluabi" Diplomacy and Its Legal Application in Good Governance, Diplomatic Relations, Leadership, and Public Administration

Emmanuel Selome Fasinu, Stephen Adewale Adeseke, John Adakole Eloche
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Education

Comparative Analysis of the Significance of Public Relations Practice in Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo and University of Medical Sciences, Ondo

Olatuyi Oluseto Abidemi, Adesunloro Babalola Raphael
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Dilemma of the Nigerian Press and Difficulties in Adherence to Journalism Ethics: A Survey on Prescriptive and Situational Ethics in Journalism Practice

Dayo Duyile
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Youth Empowerment for Political and Socio-Economic Transformation in Nigeria in the Context of 2 Chronicles 34:1-13

Victoria E. John-Efiong, Samuel Nwankwo, M. M. Asuwe, P. C. Anyanwu, Ayodele A. Atowoju
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Evolution and Emergence of the Ministry of Information: An Empirical Perspective

Dayo Duyile
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Catalytic Issues in Religion Journalism in Nigeria: The Past and the Present

Dayo Duyile
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Modifications and Mutations of the English Language in Digital Space: Implications for Sustainability of Standardisation in Written Communication

Princess O. Idialu
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The Impact of Digital Transformation on Administrative Efficiency in Educational Institutions

Okorie Charles Obasi
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Corruptive Tendency and the Problem of Evil in Contemporary Nigerian Society: A Theological and Ethical Perspective

Coker Kehinde Olukunle, Raphael Bamidele James
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Leadership Thematicity and the Pleasant Melody Among Staff: Empirical Reflection of Rt. Rev. Prof. Obeka's Tenure at Wesley University, Ondo

Aribaba F. O., Ahmodu A. O., Obeka Q. O, Duyile D., Akinjobi B. D.
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Evolution of indigenous Language Press in Nigeria: Historical Overview of Yoruba Language Newspapers (1859-1990)

Dayo Duyile
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"Thou Shalt Not Kill:" Theological and Ethical Reflection on the Sanctity of Human Life in Nigerian Society in the Age of Digital Technology

Nwankwo Samuel C., Makinde Michael Olusola
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Magic Bullet Theory Revisited: Emergence of Its Continued Relevance and Persistence in the 21st Century

Dayo Duyile, Babatunde Royinade, McNezer Fasehun
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Inculturation Zia-Wereloo: Exploring the Intersection of Traditional Ogoni Practice and Act 4:32-37

Victoria E. John-Efiong, P. C. Anyanwu, K.P.O. Coker, A. A. Atowoju
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Disinterring satire and implicature in the linguistic repertoire of selected Nigeria comedians

Princess O. Idialu
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A Discourse Analysis on Proverb 31:10-31 and Its Implications for Young Women in Esan-West Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

Raphael Akhijemen Idialu, Princess Omovrigho Idialu
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Establishing Ministerial Leadership: The Nehemiah of a Collapsed Dream in the Methodist Church Nigeria, with a Focus on Wesley University, Ondo

Yayi Aremu Jonathan
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