Etim Frank

Etim Frank

Professor of Public Administration

Publications

2025–2026

52. Frank, E. O. and Etim, A. V. (2025). The Role of Trade Unions in Ensuring Job Security and Welfare Benefits: A Case Study of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Akwa Ibom State. International Journal of Public Relations and Social Sciences (IJPRSS), Vol. 1, Issue 1, April 2025. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15297519 NIGERIA

51. Frank, E. and Ubeng, E. E. (2026). Globalization: Theoretical Foundation, Contradictions and Implications. Journal of Economics and Finance Research (JEFR).

50. Frank, E. O., Ubeng, E. E. and Kimeto, J. C. (2025). Conversion of Public Policy: The Common Challenges of Public Administration in Nigeria. Journal of Public Administration and Governance, Vol. 15(2). https://doi.org/10.5296/jpag.v15i2.23268 INTERNATIONAL

49. Frank, E. O., Kimeto, J. C. and Enwieme, R. (2025). Representative Bureaucracy and Administrative Discretion: Analytical Challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa. AKSU Journal of Social Sciences (AKSUJOSS), Vol. 6(1), pp. 102–111. https://doi.org/10.61090/aksujoss.2025.017 NIGERIA

2024

48. Frank, E. O. and Ukpere, W. I. (2024). Analysis of ECOWAS Quest for Regime Survival Versus Republic of Niger: Economic and Political Implications. Annals of Spiru Haret University — Economic Series, Vol. 24(1), pp. 419–444. https://doi.org/10.26458/24123 ROMANIA

47. Frank, E. O. (2024). The United Nations and Sustainable Peace Enforcement in the Rwandan Genocide. AKSU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4(1), pp. 90–101. https://doi.org/10.61090/aksujoss.2024.007 NIGERIA

2023

46. Frank, E. O. and Udoaka, S. P. (2023). Inter-Party Carpet-Crossing Among Legislators and Implications for Oversight Functions and Governance in Nigeria. Global Journal of Political Science and Administration, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 43–57. European Centre for Research Training and Development. https://doi.org/10.37745/gjpsa.2013/vol11n34357 UK

45. Frank, E. O. and Ukpere, W. I. (2023). A Deconstruction of Frustration-Aggression Theory of Political Violence: Nigeria. Annals of Spiru Haret University — Economic Series, Vol. 23(2), pp. 117–139.https://doi.org/10.26458/2326 ROMANIA

44. Frank, E. O. and Asian, U. I. (2023). Herdsmen-Farmers Crises: Implications for Food Security in Nigeria (1999-2023). International Journal of Social Sciences, UNIUYO, Vol. 15, No. 2, July-Dec, pp. 144-154. NIGERIA

43. Frank, E. O. and Udoka, S. Inter-party Carpet-Crossing Among Legislators and Implications for Oversight Functions and Governance in Nigeria. Global Journal of Political Science and Administration (GJPSA), Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 43-57. https://doi.org/10.37745/gjpsa.2013 INTERNATIONAL

2022

43. Frank, E. O. (2022). Urbanization: Gender Equality in Sustaining the Family — The Disconnect. UNIUYO Journal of Gender Studies in collaboration with IAPAAR, Vol. 4, pp. 220–233. NIGERIA

42. Frank, E. O. and Ukpere, W. I. (2022). Health Security Issues and Challenges in Nigeria. Annals of Spiru Haret University, Economic Series, Vol. 13(22), Issue 4, pp. 319–339. ROMANIA

41. Frank, E. O. and Ukpere, W. I. (2022). Traditional Public Administrative System: An Exposition in African Context. Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People (JEDEP), Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 58–72. ROMANIA

2021

40. Frank, E. O. (2021). Theoretical and Conceptual Issues on COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Public Administration and Governance, Vol. 11(4), pp. 73–94. CANADA

39. Frank, E. O. (2021). Plantain Theory and the Attainment of SDGs 2030 by African States: An Exposition. Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People, Vol. 10(3), pp. 99–111. AUSTRIA

38. Frank, E. O., Bassey, J. E. and Enwieme, R. E. (2021). The Value-Chain Theory of Rural Development: A Developmental Approach for Nigeria. Akwa Journal of Arts Social Science Humanity Education (AJASSHE), Vol. 1(1), pp. 6–16. NIGERIA

37. Frank, E. O. (2021). States in the Continent: Development Bottlenecks in the 21st Century. AKSU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 1(1), pp. 1–34. NIGERIA

2020

36. Frank, E. O. and Ebong, U. K. (2020). Federalism Democracy and Development in Nigeria: An Analysis. Journal of Nigerian Political Science Association, Vol. 1(1), pp. 42–54. NIGERIA

35. Frank, E. O. (2020). State Political Power: A Theoretical Exposition. UniUyo Journal of Politics Governance and Administration, Vol. 2(1), pp. 19–29. NIGERIA

2019

34. Frank, E. O. (2019). The Theory of Enduring Public Enterprises in Politics. International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13(1), pp. 90–99. NIGERIA

33. Frank, E. O. (2019). Nigeria and Sudan: A Comparative Study of Internal Security Threats by Herdsmen and the Janjaweed Militia. Specialty Journal of Politics and Law, Vol. 4(1). AUSTRIA

32. Frank, E. O. (2019). 2019 Elections: Nigeria’s Annus Mirabilis. Journal of Sustainable Development Studies, Vol. 12(1), pp. 37–48. CHINA

31. Frank, E. O. (2019). Leadership and Diversification of Nigeria Economy: The Political Economy Perspective. Proceedings of 2019 International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 1(1), pp. 691–695. NIGERIA

30. Frank, E. O. (2019). African Cultural Values - A Disincentive for Development: An Explanda. Journal of Academic Research in Economics (JARE), Vol. 11(2), pp. 428–442. AUSTRIA

2018

29. Frank, E. O. (2018). Attitudinal Barriers to Federalism. International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 12(3), pp. 147–159. NIGERIA

28. Frank, E. O. (2018). The Paradigm for Accelerated Development of Nigeria. South-South Journal of Culture and Development, Vol. 20(1), pp. 205–224. NIGERIA

2017

27. Frank, E. O. (2017). Credibility of Local Government Elections in Nigeria: Elections Observation Paradigm — The Case of Akwa Ibom State Local Government. International Journal of Social Sciences (IJSS), Vol. 11(4), pp. 145–157. NIGERIA

26. Frank, E. O. (2017). Making the Case for the BRACED Commission as a Development Agency for the South-South Zone of Nigeria. International Journal of the Social Sciences (FSS Uniuyo), Vol. 11(2), pp. 146–155. NIGERIA

25. Frank, E. O. (2017). Plantain Theory of Sustainable Development: The Accelerated Increase Paradigm for Nigeria. Social Science Review, Vol. 3(2). BANGLADESH

24. Frank, E. O. (2017). Restructuring Nigeria, Internal Insurrections and True Federalism: The Way Forward. The Artist Journal, Vol. 2(1), pp. 133–138. NIGERIA

2016

23. Frank, E. O. (2016). Actualization of the Millennium Development Goals in Africa by 2015: A Study of the Impediments. Uyo Journal of Sustainable Development (UJSD), Vol. 1(1), pp. 177–190. NIGERIA

22. Frank, E. O., Umo-Udo, N. S., James, V., Ekpenyong, A. (2016). Sustainable Development Plan (SDP) for Nigeria: The Theoretic. Uyo Journal of Sustainable Development (UJSD), Vol. 1(1), pp. 1–13. NIGERIA

21. Frank, E. O. (2016). The Underdevelopment of Nigeria and Africa: The MO’ Ibrahim Paradigm. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7(2), pp. 70–78. ROME, ITALY

2015

20. Frank, E. O. (2015). Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): The Theory of Constant Violence in Europe and Nigeria. African Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 56–64. ENGLAND (UK)

19. Frank, E. O. (2015). Plantain Theory of Sustainable Development. Infinity Journal of Sustainable Development Studies, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 294–316. CHINA

18. Frank, E. O., Agweda, T. O., Odigie, S. A. (2015). A Critical Assessment of Conflict and Post-Conflict Management in Nigeria. Ekpoma Journal of Social Sciences, Ambrose Ali University, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 13–24. NIGERIA

2007–2014

17. Frank, E. O. (2014). An Integrated Approach to Elections and Conflict — Pursuant to 2015 and Beyond. Uyo Journal of Politics and Administration, Vol. 1(1), pp. 197–203. NIGERIA

16. Frank, E. O. (2014). The Political Economy of Nigeria’s Declining Power in Africa: Outcomes and Public Policy Options. Nigerian Journal of Legislative Affairs (NJLA), Vol. 6(1), pp. 55–62. NIGERIA

15. Frank, E. O. and Ukpere, W. I. (2013). Administration of National Integration in Nigeria: The Challenges and Prospects. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 14, pp. 481–489. ROME, ITALY

14. Frank, E. O. (2013). Nigeria: The Imperative of National Dialogue on the 1999 Constitution. South-South Journal of Culture and Development, Uyo, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 152–179. NIGERIA

13. Frank, E. O. and Odigie, S. A. (2012). Leadership, Policy Effectiveness and Development in Africa. International Journal of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Vol. 8(1), pp. 87–102. NIGERIA

12. Frank, E. O. and Ukpere, W. I. (2012). The Impact of the Military Rule on Democracy in Nigeria. Kamla Raj Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 33(3), pp. 285–292. INDIA (Online ResearchGate)

11. Frank, E. O. (2012). Agricultural Development and Food Security in Nigeria: The Political Economy Approach. Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspective, Calabar, Vol. 1(1), pp. 142–151. NIGERIA

10. Frank, E. O. (2011). Towards Credible Elections in Nigeria: Lessons from the 2007 General Elections. Review of Nigerian Political Economy, Abuja, Vol. 1, No. 11, pp. 67–86. NIGERIA

9. Frank, E. O. (2010). The Politics of Headcounts in Nigeria: The Struggle for Numbers. Abia Journal of Population Studies, Vol. 1, pp. 77–86. NIGERIA

8. Frank, E. O. (2010). The Sociology of Poverty in Africa: The Cultural Paradigm. South-South Journal of Culture and Development, Uyo, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 75–99. NIGERIA

7. Frank, E. O. (2009). The Political Economy and Global Financial Meltdown: The Implication for Nigeria. Global Journal of Social Sciences, Calabar, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 111–117. NIGERIA

6. Frank, E. O. (2009). Accountability of Government through the Budget Process: A Paradigm Shift. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 38–59. INDIA

5. Frank, E. O. (2008). The Nigerian State in the Stage of Primitive Accumulation. The International Researcher, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 1–12.

4. Frank, E. O. (2008). Poverty Eradication in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects. African Journal of Political and Administrative Studies (AJPAS), Enugu, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 53–73. NIGERIA

3. Frank, E. O. (2008). The Seven-Point Agenda and Vision 2020: The Political Economy Paradigm. African Journal of Stability and Development, Akungba-Ondo, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 28–46. NIGERIA

2. Frank, E. O. (2007). Nigeria and Ghana: A Comparative Study of Governance and Development. International Journal of Social Sciences, Uyo, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 154–165. NIGERIA

1. Frank, E. O. (2007). Wage Reforms for Productivity in Nigeria Civil Service: An Evaluation. African Journal of Stability and Development, Akungba-Ondo, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 68–82. NIGERIA

Other early publications (2007):

Book Chapters

10. Frank, E. O. (2021). Minority Ethnic Nationalities Victims of Population Displacement in Nigeria. In Fortress of Tents: Dynamics of Population Displacement in Nigeria, pp. 195–218. NIGERIA

9. Frank, E. O. (2021). The New Public Management System for Nigeria: Problems and Prospects. In G. T. Umoette, E. J. Tom & H. O. Ataide (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Public Administration and Governance: The Nigerian Experience, pp. 31–40. NIGERIA

8. Frank, E. O. (2021). Local Government Structure in Nigeria: The Major Challenge to Effective Service Delivery. In G. T. Umoette, E. J. Tom & H. O. Ataide (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Public Administration and Governance: The Nigerian Experience, pp. 102–108. NIGERIA

7. Frank, E. O. and Enwieme, E. R. (2021). Education Policy in Nigeria: An Overview. In E. I. Ejere, E. O. Frank & A. N. Udofia (Eds.), Issues in Public Policy Analysis and Decision-Making, pp. 254–267. Uyo. NIGERIA

6. Frank, E. O. (2019). Perspective in Nigeria’s Agricultural Policies. In E. I. Ejere, E. O. Frank & A. N. Udofia (Eds.), Public Policy Analysis and Decision-Making, pp. 147–165. Uyo. NIGERIA

5. Frank, E. O. (2019). State Policing: Options for Effective Internal Security in Nigeria. In C. O. Bassey and M. Ogbonaya (Eds.), Internal Security Crisis and Community Policing in Nigeria: Models, Strategy and Options, pp. 557–576. NIGERIA

4. Frank, E. O. (2017). Neo-Liberalism and the New Public Management in Nigeria. In C. N. Oguonu & O. M. Ikeanyibe (Eds.), Hand Book of Administrative Development Reforms Theory and Practice in Nigeria. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, pp. 119–142. NIGERIA

3. Frank, E. O. (2017). The Politics of the EFCC and ICPC and Nigeria’s Development. In O. A. Bamisaye & Olu Awofeso (Eds.), Government and Politics in Nigeria, 1914–2014. OAU, Ile-Ife, pp. 159–176. NIGERIA

2. Frank, E. O. (2012). African Socialism in African Political Philosophy. In G. O. Ozumba & E. O. John (Eds.). Uyo: El-John Publishers. NIGERIA

1. Frank, E. O. (2008). The Nigerian Socio-Economic Reforms: An Evaluation. In Sunday A. Idahosa and S. Guobadia (Eds.), Socio-Economic Reforms in Nigeria - Essays in Honour of Messrs J. N. Agbonlahor and A. O. Amaye. All-Nations Press, Benin-City, pp. 20–47. NIGERIA

Textbooks

4. Frank, E. O. (2018). Political Soldiering: The Theory of Military in Politics and Governance. Uyo: Robert-Minders Publishers. 236p.

3. Frank, E. O. (2016). Rural Development: Theories, Issues and Practices. Uyo: Von-Hauz Publishers.

2. Frank, E. O. (2015). Political Theory - Foundation of Social Organizations and Government. Uyo: Robert Minders International Ltd.

1. Frank, E. O. (2015). Public Administration: Theories and Practices in Nigeria — A Text for African Universities (2nd Ed., Revised & Enlarged). Uyo: Robert Minder International Publishers.

3. Frank, E. O. (2013). Comprehensive Questions and Answers on Government and Political Ideas for West African Schools and Universities. Uyo: INELA Publishers. 380p.

2. Frank, E. O. (2009). The Political Sociology of Nigeria — An Analysis of Political Culture and Behaviours. Uyo: Robert Minder Publishers. 198p.

1. Frank, E. O. (2007). Public Administration: Theories and Practices in Nigeria - A Text for African Universities (1st Ed.). Ethiope Publishers, Benin-City.

Conference Proceedings (Published)

2. Frank, E. O. (2016). Sustainable Development in the Digital Age: A Recipe for Nigeria. In A. A. Adebiyi & P. Akpanobong et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of CUCEN 2016, Covenant University, pp. 192–202.

1. Frank, E. O. (2015). Challenges of E-Government Implementation in Nigeria: An Analysis. In M. Duriji & J. Alabi (Eds.), Proceedings of CUGEN 2015, Covenant University, June 10–12, pp. 62–72.

Theses & Dissertations

3. Frank, E. O. (2005). Service Delivery in the Nigerian University System: A Study of Selected Universities. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Calabar.

2. Frank, E. O. (1998). National Development Plans in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Uyo.

1. Frank, E. O. (1984). Dependency and Nigeria’s Foreign Policy 1970–1983. B.Sc. Thesis, University of Jos.

Forthcoming Papers