Abstract

The study looked at the perception which lecturers in the University of Uyo have of the Udom Emmanuel Dakkada philosophy. The survey research method was used for this study with population of 1,192. Data were gathered using questionnaire from two hundred and ninety-nine respondents. However, two hundred and ninety copies were completed and returned valid for the study. The objectives of the study were to: find out if lecturers in the University of Uyo are aware of the Udom Emmanuel Administration’s Dakkada philosophy; understand University of Uyo lecturers’ analysis of the Udom Emmanuel administration’s Dakkada philosophy; identify University of Uyo lecturers’ view and perception of the Dakkada philosophy; examine reason(s) for the perception of University of Uyo lecturers of the Dakkada philosophy; and ascertain whether the perception of University of Uyo lecturers influences their participation in Akwa Ibom State politics. Hinged on the individual differences, attribution and social judgement  theories of communication, it was found out from the study that: Lecturers in the University of Uyo are well aware of the Udom Emmanuel government’s Dakkada philosophy; a majority of the lecturers understand Dakkada as a clarion call, urging the people of Akwa Ibom state to wake up and take active participation in wealth creation in the state; University of Uyo lecturers’ perception of the Dakkada philosophy is that to a large extent, it is beneficial to the state and its indigenes; University of Uyo lecturers base their perception of Dakkada on their exposure to the media; and The perception of University of Uyo lecturers of the Dakkada does not influence their participation in the Dakkada programmes and by extension, their involvement and participation in the politics of the state. Data were analysed using tables and simple percentages and the researcher recommended chiefly that since the philosophy acts as a call for action to indigenes of the state, and bears with it a good message, it should continue even after the expiration of the administration which brought the ideology into Akwa Ibom State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

CHAPTER                                        TITLE                                                PAGE

Title page        -           -           -           -           i

                                                            Declaration      -           -           -           -           ii

                                                            Certification    -           -           -           -           iii

                                                            Dedication      -           -           -           -           iv

                                                            Acknowledgements    -           -           -           v

                                                            Abstract          -           -           -           -           vii

                                                            Table of Contents       -           -           -           viii

                                                            List of Tables  -           -           -           -           ix

                                                            List of Appendices      -           -           -           xi

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study        -           -           -           -           -           -           1

1.2       Statement of the Problem        -           -           -           -           -           -           7

1.3       Objectives of the Study          -           -           -           -           -           -           8

1.4       Research Questions                -           -           -           -           -           -           8

1.5       Justification for the Study      -           -           -           -           -           -           9

1.6       Delimitation of the Study       -           -           -           -           -           -           10

1.7       Limitations of the Study         -           -           -           -           -           -           10

1.8       Operational Definition of Terms         -           -           -           -           -           12

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1       Review of Concepts                -           -           -           -           -           -           13

2.2       Review of Opinions    -           -           -           -           -           -           -           24

2.3       Review of Studies       -           -           -           -           -           -           -           26

2.4       Theoretical Frameworks         -           -           -           -           -           -           32

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1       Research Method        -           -           -           -           -           -           -           37

3.2       Population of the Study          -           -           -           -           -           -           38

3.3       Sample size and Sampling Procedure -           -           -           -           -           38

3.4       Description of Research Instrument   -           -           -           -           -           41

3.5       Validity of Research Instrument        -           -           -           -           -           42

3.6       Method of Data Collection     -           -           -           -           -           -           42

3.7       Method of Data Analysis        -           -           -           -           -           -           42

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

 

4.1       Presentation of Data and Analysis      -           -           -           -           -           43

4.2       Discussion of Findings           -           -           -           -           -           -           48

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1       Summary of Findings -           -           -           -           -           -           -           57

5.2       Conclusion      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           58

5.3       Recommendations      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           59

5.4       Suggestions for Further Studies         -           -           -           -           -           60

            References      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           61

            List of Appendices      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           64

 

 

List of Tables

Table 1:           Distribution of the Ranks of Respondents

Table 2:           Respondents’ Awareness of Udom Emmanuel Dakkada Philosophy

Table 3:           Responses as to Whether Respondents are Aware of Programmes        Launched under Dakkada

Table 4:           Respondents’ Perception of the Dakkada Philosophy

Table 5:           Reasons for Respondents’ Perception on Dakkada

Table 6:           Responses as to Whether Respondents Participate in Dakkada programmes

Table 7:           Responses as to whether Respondents’ Participation is influenced by their Perception of Dakkada

Table 8:           Responses as to whether respondents influence others’ participation in Dakkada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

List of Appendices

Appendix   A: Sample of Questionnaire

Appendix   B : Letter of Population given by the Records Unit, Directorate of Personnel Affairs