Okorie Albert
Biographic Data
| ID | 6453499 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Okorie Albert |
| GIVEN NAMES | Okorie |
| FAMILY NAME | Albert |
| SIGNATURE | ALBERT O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nigeria |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Examining the Views and Opinions of Itinerary Traders on Adherence to Covid-19 Lockdown in Enugu State, Nigeria
Parliamentary democracy and citizen's welfare in Nigeria: The case of National Assembly
This study examined how National Assembly's legislation has facilitated or enhanced citizen's social welfare in Nigeria. Based on qualitative research methods and post‐colonial theory, the study argued that the National Assembly has primarily elevated its private interests (including the interests of the executive arm) above qualitative pro‐people legislation that could enhance citizen's social welfare. Between 2015 and 2018, only 12 out of the 8…
Crony capitalism in Nigeria: The case of patronage funding of the Peoples Democratic Party and the power sector reform, 1999–2015
The article argues that cronyism in the funding of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) explains the dismal record of the recent power sector reforms in Nigeria. It implies that the reforms were packaged by the then PDP-led government to benefit their major campaign financiers with contracts; thus, within this period the party financiers were able to assume a commanding position in the sector. The article further contends that the funding regime in…
The dominance of foreign capital and its impact on indigenous technology development in the production of liquefied natural gas in Nigeria
The briefing argues that the Nigerian economy is foreign capital driven and that the rentier character of the state has facilitated dominance of foreign capital in the gas sector. Furthermore, that the control of the sector and consequent reliance on foreign technology have distorted and stagnated local initiatives toward development of indigenous technology in the production of liquefied natural gas
Rentierism and security privatisation in the Nigerian petroleum industry: Assessment of oil pipeline surveillance and protection contracts
This briefing examines rentierism and security privatisation in the Nigerian petroleum industry. It demonstrates how the awarding of oil pipeline surveillance and protection contracts, with little attention to organisational capacity of applicant companies, resulted in widespread discontent among militias and groups not recognised or rewarded by a contract. These groups then intensified attacks on oil infrastructures in the post-amnesty era. The …
Rentierism and security privatisation in the Nigerian petroleum industry: Assessment of oil pipeline surveillance and protection contracts
This briefing examines rentierism and security privatisation in the Nigerian petroleum industry. It demonstrates how the awarding of oil pipeline surveillance and protection contracts, with little attention to organisational capacity of applicant companies, resulted in widespread discontent among militias and groups not recognised or rewarded by a contract. These groups then intensified attacks on oil infrastructures in the post-amnesty era. The …
Crony capitalism in Nigeria: The case of patronage funding of the Peoples Democratic Party and the power sector reform, 1999–2015
The article argues that cronyism in the funding of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) explains the dismal record of the recent power sector reforms in Nigeria. It implies that the reforms were packaged by the then PDP-led government to benefit their major campaign financiers with contracts; thus, within this period the party financiers were able to assume a commanding position in the sector. The article further contends that the funding regime in…
The dominance of foreign capital and its impact on indigenous technology development in the production of liquefied natural gas in Nigeria
The briefing argues that the Nigerian economy is foreign capital driven and that the rentier character of the state has facilitated dominance of foreign capital in the gas sector. Furthermore, that the control of the sector and consequent reliance on foreign technology have distorted and stagnated local initiatives toward development of indigenous technology in the production of liquefied natural gas
Rentierism and security privatisation in the Nigerian petroleum industry: Assessment of oil pipeline surveillance and protection contracts
This briefing examines rentierism and security privatisation in the Nigerian petroleum industry. It demonstrates how the awarding of oil pipeline surveillance and protection contracts, with little attention to organisational capacity of applicant companies, resulted in widespread discontent among militias and groups not recognised or rewarded by a contract. These groups then intensified attacks on oil infrastructures in the post-amnesty era. The …
The dominance of foreign capital and its impact on indigenous technology development in the production of liquefied natural gas in Nigeria
The briefing argues that the Nigerian economy is foreign capital driven and that the rentier character of the state has facilitated dominance of foreign capital in the gas sector. Furthermore, that the control of the sector and consequent reliance on foreign technology have distorted and stagnated local initiatives toward development of indigenous technology in the production of liquefied natural gas
Parliamentary democracy and citizen's welfare in Nigeria: The case of National Assembly
This study examined how National Assembly's legislation has facilitated or enhanced citizen's social welfare in Nigeria. Based on qualitative research methods and post‐colonial theory, the study argued that the National Assembly has primarily elevated its private interests (including the interests of the executive arm) above qualitative pro‐people legislation that could enhance citizen's social welfare. Between 2015 and 2018, only 12 out of the 8…
Crony capitalism in Nigeria: The case of patronage funding of the Peoples Democratic Party and the power sector reform, 1999–2015
The article argues that cronyism in the funding of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) explains the dismal record of the recent power sector reforms in Nigeria. It implies that the reforms were packaged by the then PDP-led government to benefit their major campaign financiers with contracts; thus, within this period the party financiers were able to assume a commanding position in the sector. The article further contends that the funding regime in…
Examining the Views and Opinions of Itinerary Traders on Adherence to Covid-19 Lockdown in Enugu State, Nigeria
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