Membership participation has become a veritable strategy for empowerment in the development scene. The participation of community members in development activities enhances capacity building. Sustainable development has to do with participatory development, human development and environmental protection. This study examines participation of community members and sustainability of government-driven rural development projects in Abia State of Nigeria. The purposive sampling technique was adopted in the study. The sample comprised of 6 communities from 6 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews (IDIs) were the instruments for data collection. The sample size used in the study was 72 FGD participants and 6 IDI respondents. Data generated for the study were analyzed in quotes. The study revealed that all the rural communities under study have benefi tted from government projects. It also shows that the executed projects have impacted on the quality of lives of the people. Furthermore, the study revealed that membership participation in the execution of projects is low and this has implications in project sustainability.

"Project sustainability is a concern for community development practitioners. An aspect of community development is sustainability which implies that benefits derived from executed projects are maintained and continue as long as the project exists. The strong commitment of the local people, leadership and other local resources are needed to resuscitate executed projects in the community. This study explores strategies for promoting the sustainability of community development projects in South east Nigeria. The study adopted cluster and purposive sampling techniques. A total of eight communities from four Local Government Areas (LGAs) from two states in Southeast Nigeria were sampled for the study. The Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews (IDIs) served as data collection instruments. The study sample size comprised 88 participants. The information produced for the research was analyzed thematically. Findings showed that while the numerous community development projects in the study areas can account for some developmental interest, they also created opportunities for neglect. To promote the sustainability of community development projects, a holistic approach is crucial and interventions must be indigenous and people-oriented. Also, social workers need to create dialogue forums with community members to help attain the goal of project sustainability. "

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Cybercrimes are violations committed against a person or a group of persons to hurt innocent people and gain financial advantage. Several people, especially young ones, are seduced by cybercrimes for a variety of reasons. The undergraduate students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka attitudes regarding cybercrime are the subject of this study. During focus group discussions, data from 54 UNN undergraduates were gathered using an explorative research design. They were chosen at random from the institution's six departments. Themes were used to analyze the data. Study findings showed that every participant was aware of cybercrimes. The main effects of cybercrime on undergraduates were disruptions to students' academic activity, which in turn caused trauma and depression. In line with the study, the government should make sure that the existing cybercrime laws are fully implemented. Moreover, experts like social workers could be able to rehabilitate repented cybercrime perpetrators through education and counseling.