Sociology and Criminology-Open Access
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Department of Visual and Creative Art, Federal University Lafia, Nigeria

Biography

He is affiliated to Federal University Lafia. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of gender sociology. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Curbing Youth Criminality through Creative Employment: Ushafa Pottery Centre Abuja in Focus
  Author(s): Martins Nyen Inyang* and Martins Faith Inyang
  
  Pottery production, like many other forms of indigenous technology, has responded to the domestic and commercial aspirations of the Ushafa people and has affected their personal and corporate economy for centuries now. This study attempts a criminological exploration of the nexus between craftsmanship, economic empowerment and reduction in crime rate. Surveyed samples were drawn from Ushafa community and Ushafa pottery Centre Abuja. The study was aimed at assessing the contribution of the pottery center to the Ushafa rural economy in terms of employment potentials and reduction in crime rate. Results confirmed that the pottery center has indeed impacted positively on the lives of those engaged in it. It was also noted from the result that as more youth are engaged in the pottery craftsmanship, crime rate correspondingly drops. It is thus recommended that the pottery center be upgraded.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2375-4435.19.7.201

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