2019
DOI: 10.1177/0265378819878212
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Cultism in Rivers State: Causes, Faith-Based Organizations’ Role and the Setbacks

Abstract: This study explored the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in addressing the scourge of cultism in Rivers State. Views were elicited from 16 informants from different parts of the state. Using a descriptive narrative approach, the study revealed that youth unwillingness to work and unemployment were ranked highest among the factors responsible for the menace of cultism in Rivers State. Prayers and occasional enlightenment are the major roles FBOs (e.g. congregations) have played in addressing the menace … Show more

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“…The study employed a deductive approach in the analysis of the interview data. In applying this approach, the researchers, in line with the Colaizi's guide (as cited in Nche, 2021;2020a, 2020b, 2020cNche et al, 2019)…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The study employed a deductive approach in the analysis of the interview data. In applying this approach, the researchers, in line with the Colaizi's guide (as cited in Nche, 2021;2020a, 2020b, 2020cNche et al, 2019)…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hence, the federal government needs to restructure the country in a manner that will allow some degree of resource control rights to enable minority groups who are already disadvantaged, to develop at an appreciable pace. For instance, for over 50 years of crude oil and gas exploration in the Niger-Delta (which is a classic minority case), which has provided estimated earnings of over USD400 billion and USD600 billion (Amnesty International, 2009), there is no discernible positive impact on the development of host communities in the region (Aaron, 2015;Nche, 2020;Nche et al, 2019). This is despite the unbearable environmental damage, described by Amnesty International (2009) as "a human rights tragedy" which the residents are faced with on daily basis.…”
Section: Implications and Conclusionmentioning
confidence: 99%