The Young League Forum

THE EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION                              Table of  Contents Chapter One: The Evolution and Development of Conflict Resolution - Introduction - Conceptual Clarification - Foundations of Conflict Resolution Chapter Two: Types of Conflicts and Approaches in Conflict Resolution - Interpersonal Versus Intrapersonal Conflict - Intragroup Conflict Versus Intergroup Conflict - Intrastate Versus  Interstates Conflicts - Approaches in Conflict Resolution Chapter Three: Techniques Used in Conflict Resolution - Mediation - Negotiation - Adjudication/Litigation - Arbitration - Reconciliation Chapter Four: The Evolution and Development of Conflict Resolution: Tools Used by the United Nations in Conflict Prevention and Resolution  - Conflict Prevention and Peacemaking - Peacekeeping - Peacebuilding - Disarmament - Counter Terrorism - Peace Enforcement Conclusion

THE IMPACT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA: A FOCUS ON EZINIHITTE LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1.0 INTRODUCTION The work examines the impact of intergovernmental relations on local government administration in Nigeria with a special focus on ezinihitte local government area of Imo state. It argues that local government is not mutually exclusive of other levels of government and that as such there is bound to be an interaction between the local and other levels of government. The study reveals that intergovernmental relations among the levels of government were in disarray due to the conflicts over issues of tax jurisdiction, revenue allocation, intergovernmental relations, fund transfers, overconcentration of power at the centre, illegal removal of government officials, among other factors. It posits that for cordial relationship between the local and other levels of government to take place, the constitutional status of local gov

THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN THE NIGERIAN ELECTORAL PROCESS                                               INTRODUCTION Scholars and stakeholders in education and election matters have come to terms that education plays indispensible roles in the Nigerian electoral process. Voter education is most effective when linked with a programme of civic education that puts election into context for voters and provides an explanation of the election’s purpose, the surrounding issues, and their significance to electorate. Effective voter education campaigns start early and continue throughout the election process. It is through education that constituents are informed about voter registration procedures, how and where to check their respective voter lists to ensure their entries are correct, the type of election to be held, the polling date and location, when the polling station will be open, and how to cast their ballots. Voter education plays major roles on election day through the use of poster