the role of libraian and information center in nigeria

INTRODUCTION Library is defined as an organized collection of published books and audio-visual materials with the aid of the services of staff that are able to provide and interpret such materials as required, to meet the informative research, educational and recreational needs of its users. It is an agency through which sources of information of accumulated knowledge and experience are selected, acquired, organized, preserved and disseminated. Libraries and information centres provide a much wider range of information services from local, state and federal governments; organizations/institutions within and outside the country among others for the people. With the provision of variety of information sources, users of libraries and information centres are exposed to different information with their respective values. A very important word, which is functionally synonymous with library, is “information dissemination”. The word ‘library’ can be used inter-changeably with ‘information centre’. Though an information centre is not necessarily a library, a library is by its function is an information centre. Library services are not completely divorced from information services, which are also provided by other agencies such as the mass media, and at times more effectively and competitively. This was the view of Broadbent (1982) when he stressed that the above point illustrates one significant point, namely, that as much as the library has informational role in the society, being one component of communication system, it has other vital social functions to perform. These he explained might be recreational, cultural, social or educational. Information centres are the veritable repository of knowledge that underpins socio-economic, political and cultural development of any country. They are avenues of knowledge that constitute one of the principal instruments in building a richer and better social order. In his own view, Beckman (1982) explained that information centres are viewed as being more dynamic, whereas library has historically been known as depositories for books and journals. Information centres, he said are involved in the analysis, synthesis, transmission and repackaging of data and information. But as new technologies allow libraries to become more involved indifferent types of activities performed by the so called information centres, distinction between libraries on one hand and information centres on the other hand is no longer valid he concluded. Therefore, for the purpose of this paper, the two terms “Library” and “information centre” will be used interchangeably. THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN POLICY IMPLEMENTATION If communication and information remains an effective ingredient in the implementation process, then, the question of how the policies will be disseminated to the intending public becomes crucial. One of the primary functions of the library is the dissemination of information. Thus, the library is assumed to play a crucial role in policy implementation. This is done by ensuring that the policies are disseminated to the public (library users). Library has a role to model the value of the information mosaic built-up over time and across cultures. Other than the library, there is no agency of government that has a wide knowledge of the social significance of the accumulated resources of knowledge in the public domain (Alan, E. S., 2002).In line with the challenges of implementing government policies in Nigeria, it has saddled Nigerian libraries and information centres with the responsibility of safe-guarding the information of today for a better tomorrow. In a bid to ensuring the effective implementation of government policies, libraries and information centres are expected to play a pivotal role in the following areas: -Creating awareness: awareness on the said policy must be created by the library to avail the public (library users) the necessary information on the policy. This can be done by making available books and information related to government policies in the library. -Ensuring feedback: the library can also help in gathering feedback on government policies from the library users. If the government can get adequate feedback on her policies, it will help her in the formulation of new policies as well as improving on the existing ones. -Aiding the development of good policies: the library provide necessary information on government policies which in turn aids the development of such policies. COMPLEMENTARY ROLE OF LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES The functions and objectives of libraries and information centres vary according to the mandate of the parent body where the centre is situated. A library is expected to acquire resources that are meant to reflect the peculiar program of the institute which serves as its parent body. Libraries and information centres serve as store-houses of all government policies for future reference. For any current policies, it is always easy to sponsor jingles and advertisement of such in media houses, but the fact remains that “policies come and go” but their success or failure becomes a history that must be documented for reference purpose. How then will the coming generations be able to refer to such policies if not properly documented, organized and preserved for future purpose. For example, Operation Feed the nation (OFN) by Obasanjo’s regime in the year 1976, through perfect documentation will avail the present generations the opportunity of knowing it as if they were part of the implementation process. Even though some other agents can also supply required information on policies to the people, the library has the advantage of being consistent and people can visit it any time desired. Whereas, governments and policies come and go according to their own program of activities, which may not coincide with the period the people actually require the information. Libraries and Information centres play the complementary roles of transmission and dissemination of the policies to the people. No matter how well a policy may be, if not known to the people, they may not understand it. The present federal government policy on amnesty is a good example. A democratic society that believes that political power belongs to the people must open knowledge to its entire people, since equal access to knowledge is a pre-requisite to equal political power. The country is divided into Federal, State and Local Governments just to bring the government closer to the people. Therefore, the government should bring information about their policies closer to the people via these organs. This can start from the apex library in the country – National Library of Nigeria; down to the state libraries and further to the grass-root – the local government or council libraries. It is not enough to initiate policies aimed at enhancing the quality of life of the people, effort must also be made to encourage people to be actively involved in making the policy a success. This according to Aguolu (1984) can be actualized by dissemination of information on that policy,which has been shown to be a major factor because of its potentials for giving new knowledge, raising consciousness, strengthening links and understanding among the populace. This opinion also tallies with Aboyade (1984) as she affirmed that library is in a better position to ensure, among other things, that the provision of information will not just be a patchy affair dictated more by the need for propaganda, but will be an on-going business constantl opening up all the policies of the government so as to make life better for the masses. It is the responsibility of libraries and information centres to gather all the policies and create links between the various organs and agents of government. Aguolu (1984) concluded that libraries and information centres take cognizance of the entire spectrum of the government bringing their policies together by:- -Sustaining increasingly complex operations of the government, facilitating their decision-making process with economy of the country. -Providing a relationship between the people and the various component of government. -Providing a useful internal political mechanism for gaining budgetary support. -Providing means of communicating the goal and program of the government to the people. CONCLUSION If government policies will be well implemented, then the public must be well informed and familiar with these policies. Libraries and information centres as agencies for social, political, cultural, economical and educational change therefore have a big role to play in the implementation of any government policy. They are expected to acquire different sources of information to process, preserve and disseminate them to satisfy the information needs of their users. This goes beyond providing only printed sources of information but also non print information to the entire public. Libraries and information centres are expected to be platforms of communication between the government and the public, therefore various government policies implementation committees are expected to work in collaboration with libraries and information centres in discharging their duties. Libraries and information centres on their own part should brass-up to cope with the present challenges of today’s library users, especially on ICT world. Information, which is almost synonymous to the word library, has also helped in making the library relevant in the society. For example, information and communication research and data, as well as monitoring and evaluation are supportive strategies for achieving the National Gender Policy in Nigeria (Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development 2006). Therefore, the library will continue to be a relevant institution in policy implementation as long as information and communication remains vital. Hence, If the government will avail the library, the necessary support as well as adequate supply of information, implementation of policies will become effective and easier. RECOMMENDATIONS Libraries and information centres have played an important role in the implementation of government policies, by collecting, organizing, managing and disseminating information resources for both current use and for posterity. But the challenges faced by the libraries and information centres from internal and external factors have also posed a lot of set-back on the effectiveness of the role of libraries and information centres in policy implementation. The following points are hereby recommended: -Government should use the library as a major source of feedback on her policies -Government should establish special libraries in national, state and local levels on policy. Such libraries can be named ‘A library of government policy’ where any information related to any government policy will be available for the betterment of both the government and the governed. -All stakeholders in the implementation of government policies need to improve their effort in collaborating with libraries and information centres to achieve the aim of implementing those policies. -Libraries must be adequately financed by the government -Government should always include the library in her policy implementation committees. -Library should be given more concentration and importance especially by government at all level. -Library and information centres should engage themselves in informing and educating other outlets. -Library and information centres should stand out from the crowd of other information handlers particularly government agents like extension workers, private or road side information mishandles.

term paper on 1960 independence constitution

ABSTRACT The Independence Constitution of 1960 and the Republican Constitution of 1963 have provisions for the protection of fundamental human rights. The 1979 and the 1999 constitutions went further by providing a bill of right. This entrenchment of human right provisions in our constitutions was aimed at creating a society which protects political freedom as well as the social and economic well-being of Nigerians. However, despite the guarantee of fundamental rights and liberties in the Nigerian constitutions since 1960, the country has had the misfortune of military interruption in its polity. This had profound and far reaching effects on the promotion and protection of democratic values such as freedom of expression among Nigerians. This study examines the legal framework within which freedom of expression is practiced in Nigeria due to that fact that concepts such as freedom of expression are subject to various philosophical interpretations. It gives insight into the genesis of right of expression in the modern jurisprudence and provides a proper conceptual framework of human right from which freedom of expression is derivable. The study also examines the judicial attitudes in Nigeria in interpreting the subject matter. Furthermore, some limitations to right to expression which are premised in substantive and procedural laws are also considered. The practical relevance of social justice in the enforcement of this right in Nigerian also forms part of the study. INTRODUCTION Nigeria's first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a Crown Colony. The constitutions enacted during this period were those of 1913 (which came into effect on 1 January 1914), 1922, 1946, 1951 and 1954. In 1946 a new constitution was approved by Westminster and promulgated in Nigeria. Although it reserved effective power in the hands of the Governor-General and his appointed Executive Council, the so-called Richards Constitution (after Governor-General Sir Arthur Richards, who was responsible for its formulation) provided for an expanded Legislative Council empowered to deliberate on matters affecting the whole country. Separate legislative bodies, the houses of assembly, were established in each of the three regions to consider local questions and to advise the lieutenant governors. The introduction of the federal principle, with deliberative authority devolved on the regions, signaled recognition of the country's diversity. Although realistic in its assessment of the situation in Nigeria, the Richards Constitution undoubtedly intensified regionalism as an alternative to political unification. The pace of constitutional change accelerated after the promulgation of the Richards Constitution. It was suspended in 1950 against a call for greater autonomy, which resulted in an inter-parliamentary conference at Ibadan in 1950. The conference drafted the terms of a new constitution. The so-called Macpherson Constitution, after the incumbent Governor-General, John Stuart Macpherson, went into effect the following year. The most important innovations in the new charter reinforced the dual course of constitutional evolution, allowing for both regional autonomy and federal union. By extending the elective principle and by providing for a central government with a Council of Ministers, the Macpherson Constitution gave renewed impetus to party activity and to political participation at the national level. But by providing for comparable regional governments exercising broad legislative powers, which could not be overridden by the newly established 185-seat federal House of Representatives, the Macpherson Constitution also gave a significant boost to regionalism. Subsequent revisions contained in the Lyttleton Constitution, named for Oliver Lyttelton,1st Viscount Chandos and enacted in 1954, firmly established the federal principle and paved the way for independence. PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM “Parliamentary system of government means a prime minister is the head of government, and the president is the head of state. The PM is chosen by a party, not directly by the people. In Britain, for example, the Queen/King is the Head of State, while the PM is being chosen by the party that wins the majority of the votes, or through coalition. “Until the January 1966 coup of Nigeria, Nigeria was practicing parliamentary system of government. Nnamdi Azikiwe was the President then, while Tafawa Balewa was the first and the only Prime Minister that Nigeria has ever had. It was a coup d’etat by renegade Nigerian Military officers that jettisoned the system and subsequently lead to the changing of system of government in Nigeria from parliamentary to presidential. “Unlike presidential, parliamentary system of government is less costly, as the PM and other ministers are ‘part-time workers’. While in presidential system, there are senior and junior full-time ministers. Also, the government is answerable to the Congress, unlike in Nigeria, where resolution of the National Assembly is useless. The parliamentary system is more suitable for multi-cultured countries like Nigeria, where regions can back a party based on their tribal and regional inclination. “The procedure for removing a president is much easier in a parliamentary system. Once the PM loses a vote of confidence or his coalition partners pull off, then the government falls. But in the presidential system, there have to be a two-third majority in votes even before the trial commences. The president is called for a hearing, a committee is set by the chief justice, the report will come back to the National Assembly before the impeachment continues. This is too enormous in case of urgency. “Nigeria is a country where tribal, regional, and party sentiments surpass nationalism and patriotism. A tribal chauvinist is more honored than a nationalist. How can people of South-East continue to love Ojukwu – who intended to divide Nigeria – more than Gen T. Y Danjuma, Gowon and Buhari who fought for Nigeria’s unity? If Nigeria’s inclination is through tribal sentiments, then the parliamentary system is better for us. “If the parliamentary system is not be allowed to come back, why not consider adopting the Swiss style of government? In Switzerland, the parliament chooses people from major tribes (in the case of Nigeria), or regions. Each person will govern the country for a year, and then step down and become a minister. Thus, all hosen candidates do their single-year term before being replaced with other people. “Nigeria needs a better system of government. This federal style is not working at all, favouring the looters, undermining the will of the people. “I call on the National Assembly to bring back our parliamentary system through a referendum, or adopt the Swiss style of government in Nigeria. If either of the two is accepted and implemented well, that will help solve regional, tribal and sectarian struggles, also conflict for gaining upper hand in power in Nigeria.” The Federation of Nigeria was granted full independence on 1 October 1960 under a constitution that provided for a parliamentary government and a substantial measure of self-government for the country's three regions. From 1959 to 1960, Jaja Wachuku was the First Nigerian Speaker of the Nigerian Parliament - also called the "House of Representatives." Jaja Wachuku replaced Sir Frederick Metcalfe of Britain. Notably, as First Speaker of the House, Jaja Wachuku received Nigeria's Instrument of Independence - also known as Freedom Charter - on 1 October 1960, from Princess Alexandra of Kent, The Queen's representative at the Nigerian independence ceremonies. The Federal government was given exclusive powers in defense, foreign relations, and commercial and fiscal policy. The monarch of Nigeria was still head of state but legislative power was vested in a bicameral parliament, executive power in a prime minister and cabinet, and judicial authority in a Federal Supreme Court. Political parties, however, tended to reflect the make up of the three main ethnic groups. The Nigerian People's Congress (NPC) represented conservative, Muslim, largely Hausa and Fulani interests that dominated the Northern Region. The northern region of the country, consisting of three-quarters of the land area and more than half the population of Nigeria.[23] Thus the North dominated the federation government from the beginning of independence. In the 1959 elections held in preparation for independence, the NPC captured 134 seats in the 312-seat parliament. Capturing 89 seats in the federal parliament was the second largest party in the newly independent country the National Convention of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC). The NCNC represented the interests of the Igbo- and Christian-dominated people of the Eastern Region of Nigeria.[23] and the Action Group (AG) was a left-leaning party that represented the interests of the Yoruba people in the West. In the 1959 elections the AG obtained 73 seats. The first post-independence national government was formed by a conservative alliance of the NCNC and the NPC. Upon independence, it was widely expected that Ahmadu Bello the Sardauna of Sokoto, the undisputed strong man in Nigeria who controlled the North, would become Prime Minister of the new Federation Government. However, Bello chose to remain as premier of the North and as party boss of the NPC, selected Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, a Hausa, to become Nigeria's first Prime Minister. However, in 1962, a faction arose within the AG under the leadership of Ladoke Akintola who had been selected as premier of the West. The Akintola faction argued that the Yoruba peoples were losing their pre-eminent position in business in Nigeria to people of the Igbo tribe because the Igbo-dominated NCNC was part of the governing coalition and the AG was not. The federal government Prime Minister, Balewa agreed with the Akintola faction and sought to have the AG join the government. The party leadership under Awolowo disagreed and replaced Akintola as premier of the West with one of their own supporters. However, when Western Region parliament met to approve this change, Akintola supporters in the parliament started a riot in the chambers of the parliament.[25] Fighting between the members broke out. Chairs were thrown and one member grabbed the parliamentary Mace and wielded it like a weapon to attack the Speaker and other members. Eventually, the police with tear gas were required to quell the riot. In subsequent attempts to reconvene the Western parliament, similar disturbances broke out. Unrest continued in the West and contributed to the Western Region's reputation for, violence, anarchy and rigged elections. Federal Government Prime Minister Balewa declared martial law in the Western Region and arrested Awolowo and other members of his faction charged them with treason. Akintola was appointed to head a coalition government in the Western Region. Thus, the AG was reduced to an opposition role in their own stronghold. INDEPENDENCE CONSTITUTION (1960) Nigeria's first constitution as a sovereign state was enacted by a United Kingdom|British order in council so as to come into force immediately upon independence, on 1 October 1960. Under this constitution Nigeria retained Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state. Persons who become citizens on October 1, 1960 7.--(1) Every person who, having been born in the former Colony or Protectorate of Nigeria, was on the thirtieth day of September, 1960, a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or a British protected person shall become a citizen of Nigeria on the first day of October, 1960: Provided that a person shall not become a citizen of Nigeria by virtue of this subsection if neither of his parents nor any of his grandparents was born in the former Colony or Protectorate of Nigeria. (2) Every person who, having been born outside the former Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria, was on the thirtieth day of September, 1960, a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or a British protected person shall, if his father was born in the former Colony or Protectorate and was a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or a British protected person on the thirtieth day of September, 1960, (or, if he died before that date, was such a citizen or person at the date of his death or would have become such a citizen or person but for his death) become a citizen of Nigeria on the first day of October, 1960. Persons entitled to be registered as citizens 8.--(1) Any person who, but for the proviso to subsection (1) of section 7 of this Constitution, would be a citizen of Nigeria by virtue Of that subsection shall be entitled, upon making application before the first day of October, 1962, in such manner as may be prescribed by Parliament, to be registered as a citizen of Nigeria: Provided that a person who has not attained the age of twenty-one years (other than a woman who is or has been married) may not make an application under this subsection himself but an application may be made on his behalf by his parent or guardian. (2) Any woman, who on the thirtieth day of September, 1960, was a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or a British protected person and who is or has been married to a person-- (a) who becomes a citizen of Nigeria by virtue of section 7 of this Constitution; or (b) who, having died before the first day of October, 1960, would, but for his death, have become a citizen of Nigeria by virtue of that section, shall be entitled, upon making application in such manner as may be prescribed by Parliament, to be registered as a citizen of Nigeria. (3) Any woman who is or has been married to a person who becomes a citizen of Nigeria by registration under subsection (1) of this section and is at the date of such registration a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or a British protected person shall be entitled, upon making application within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed by Parliament, to be registered as a citizen of Nigeria. (4) Any woman who on the thirtieth day of September, 1960, was a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or a British protected person and who has been married to a person who, having died before the first day of October, 1960, would, but for his death, be entitled to be registered as a citizen of Nigeria under subsection (1) of this section, shall be entitled, upon making application before the first day of October, 1962, in such manner as may be prescribed by Parliament, to be registered as a citizen of Nigeria. (5) The provisions of subsections (2), (3) and (4) of this section shall be without prejudice to the provisions of section 7 of this Constitution. Persons naturalised or registered before October 1, 1960 9. Any person who on the thirtieth day of September, 1960, was a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies - (a) having become such a citizen under the British Nationality Act, 1948, by virtue of his having been naturalised in the former Colony or Protectorate of Nigeria as a British subject before that Act came into force; or (b) having become such a citizen by virtue of his' having been naturalised or registered in the former Colony or Protectorate of Nigeria under that Act, shall be entitled, upon making application before the first day of October, 1962, in such manner as may be prescribed by Parliament, to be registered as a citizen of Nigeria: Provided that a person who has not attained the age of twenty-one years (other than a woman who is or has been married) may not make an application under this subsection himself but an application may be made on his behalf by his parent or guardian. Persons born in Nigeria after September 30, 1960 10. Every person born in Nigeria after the thirtieth day of September, 1960, shah become a citizen of Nigeria at the date of his birth: Provided that a person shall not become a citizen of Nigeria by virtue of this section if at the time of his birth - (a) neither of his parents was a citizen of Nigeria and his father possessed such immunity from suit and legal process as is accorded to an envoy, of a foreign sovereign power accredited to the Federation; or (b) his father was an enemy alien and the birth occurred in a place then under occupation by the enemy. Persons born outside Nigeria after September 30, 1960 11. A person born outside Nigeria after the thirtieth day of September, 1960, shall become a citizen of Nigeria at the date of his birth if at that date his father is a citizen of Nigeria otherwise than by virtue of this section or subsection (2) of section 7 of this Constitution. 12, Any person who, upon his attainment of the age of twenty-one years, was a citizen of Nigeria and also a citizen of some country other than Nigeria shall cease to be a citizen of Nigeria upon his attainment of the age of twenty-two years (or, in the case of a person of unsound mind, at such later date as may be prescribed by Parliament) unless he has renounced his citizenship of that other country, taken the oath of allegiance and, in the case of a person. who is a citizen of Nigeria by virtue of subsection (2) of section 7 of this Constitution, has made such declaration of his intentions concerning residence or employment as may be prescribed by Parliament: Provided that where a person cannot renounce his citizenship of the other country under the law of that country he may instead make such declaration concerning that citizenship as may be, prescribed by Parliament. Commonwealth citizens 13. - (1) Every person who under this Constitution or any Act of Parliament is a citizen of Nigeria or under any enactment for the time being in force in any country to which this section applies is a citizen of that country shall, by virtue of that citizenship, have the status of a Commonwealth citizen. (2) Every person who is a British subject without citizenship under the British Nationality Act, 1948, or who continues to be a British subject under section 2 of that Act shah by virtue of that status have the status of a Commonwealth citizen. (3) The countries to which this section applies are the United Kingdom and Colonies, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, India, Pakistan, the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Ceylon, (Ghana, the Federation of Malaya, the State of Singapore and such other countries as may be prescribed by Parliament. Criminal liability of Commonwealth citizens 14. -(1) A Commonwealth citizen who is not a citizen of Nigeria or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland who is not a citizen of Nigeria shall not be guilty of an offence against any law in force in Nigeria by reason of anything done or omitted in any part of the Commonwealth other than Nigeria or in the Republic of Ireland or in any foreign country unless- (a) the act or omission would be an offence if he were an alien; and (b) in the case of an act or omission in any part of the Commonwealth or in the Republic of Ireland, it would be an offence if the country in which the act was done or the omission made were a foreign country. (2) In this section "foreign country' means a country (other than the Republic of Ireland) that is not part of the Commonwealth. Powers of Parliament 15. Parliament may make provision— (a) for the acquisition of citizenship of Nigeria by persons who do not become citizens of Nigeria by virtue of the provisions of this Chapter; (b) for depriving of his citizenship of Nigeria any person who is a citizen of Nigeria otherwise than by virtue of subsection (1) of section 7 or section 10 of this Constitution; or (c) for the renunciation by any person of his citizenship of Nigeria. Interpretation 16. - (1) In this Chapter-'' alien" means a person who is not a citizen of Nigeria, a Commonwealth citizen other than a citizen of Nigeria, a British protected person or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland; "British protected person" means a person who is a British protected person for the purposes of the British Nationality Act, 1948. (2) For the purposes of this Chapter a person born in a ship or aircraft registered in Nigeria or belonging to the Government of the Federation shall be deemed to have been born in Nigeria. (3) Any reference in this Chapter to the national status of the father of a person at the time of that person's birth shall, in relation to a person born after the death of his father, be construed as a reference to the national status of the father at the time of his father's death; and where that death occurred before the first day of October, 1960, and the birth occurred after the thirtieth day of September, 1960, the national status that the father would have had if he had died on the first day of October, 1960, shah be deemed to be his national status at the time of his death. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS Deprivation of life 17. - (1) No person shall be deprived intentionally of his life, save in execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty. (2) A person shall not be regarded as having been deprived of his life in contravention of this section if he dies as the result of the use, to such extent and in such circumstances as are permitted by law, of such force as is reasonably justifiable--- (a) for the defence of any person from violence or for the defence of property; (b) in order to effect an arrest or to prevent the escape of a person detained; (c) for the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection or mutiny; or (d) in order to prevent the commission by that person of a criminal offence. (3) The use of force in any part of Nigeria in circumstances in which and to the extent to which it would have been authorised in that part on the first day of November, 1959, by the Code of Criminal Law established by the Criminal Code Ordinance 2, as amended, shall be regarded as reasonably justifiable for the purposes of this section. Inhuman treatment 18. - (1) No person shall be subjected to torture, or to inhuman or degrading punishment or other treatment. (2) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law by reason only that it authorises the infliction in any part of Nigeria of any punishment that was lawful and customary in that part on the first day of November, 1959. Slavery and forced labour 19. (1) No person shall be held in slavery or servitude. (2) No person shall be required to perform forced labour. (3) For the purposes of this section "forced labour" does not include- (a) any labour required in consequence of the sentence or order of a court; (b) any labour required of members of the armed forces of the Crown in pursuance of their duties as such or, in the case of persons who have conscientious objections to service in the armed forces, any labour required instead of such service; (c) any labour required in the event of an emergency or calamity threatening the life or well-being of the community; or (d) any labour that forms part of normal communal or other civil obligations. 20. - (1) No person shall be deprived of his personal liberty save in the following cases and in accordance with a procedure permitted by law- (a) in consequence of his unfitness to plead to a criminal charge, in execution of the sentence or order of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty or in the execution of the order of a court of record punishing him for contempt of itself; (b) by reason of his failure to comply with the order of a court or in order to secure the fulfilment of any obligation imposed upon him by law; (c) for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of the order of a court or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed a criminal offence or to such extent as may be reasonably necessary to prevent his committing a criminal offence; (d) in the case of a person who has not attained the age of twenty-one years, for the purpose of his education or welfare; (e) in the case of persons suffering from infectious or contagious disease, persons of unsound mind, persons addicted to drugs or alcohol or vagrants, for the purpose of their care or treatment or the protection of the community; or (f) for the purpose of preventing the unlawful entry of any person into Nigeria or for the purpose of effecting the expulsion, extradition or other lawful removal from Nigeria of any person or the taking of proceedings relating thereto. (2) Any person who is arrested or detained shall be promptly informed, in language that he understands, of the reasons for his arrest or detention. (3) Any person who is arrested or detained in accordance with paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of this section shall be brought before a court without undue delay and if he is not tried within a reasonable time he shall (without prejudice to any further proceedings that may be brought against him) be released either unconditionally or upon such conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure that he appears for trial at a later date (4) Any person who is unlawfully arrested or detained shall be entitled to compensation. Provided that nothing in this subsection shall invalidate any law by reason only that it confers on any person or authority power to determine questions arising in the administration of a law that affect or may affect the civil rights and obligations of any person. (2) Whenever any person is charged with a criminal offence, he shall, unless the charge is withdrawn, be entitled to a fair hearing within a reasonable time by a court. (3) The proceedings of a court or the proceedings of any tribunal relating to the matters mentioned in subsection (1) of this section (including the announcement of the decisions of the court or tribunal) shall be held in public: Provided that – (a) a court or such a tribunal may exclude from its proceedings persons other than the parties thereto in the interests of defence, public safety, public order, public morality, the welfare of persons who have not attained the age of twentyone years, the protection of the private lives of the parties or to such extent as it may consider necessary by reason of special circumstances in which publicity would be contrary to the interests of justice; and (b) if in any proceedings before a court or such a tribunal a Minister of the Government of the Federation or a Minister of the Government of a Region certifies that it would not be in the public interest for any matter to be publicly disclosed, the court or tribunal shall make arrangements for evidence relating to that matter to be heard in camera and shall take such other action as may be necessary or expedient to prevent the disclosure of the matter. (4) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed to be innocent until he is proved guilty: Provided that nothing in this section shall invalidate any law by reason only that the law imposes upon any such person the burden of proving particular facts. (5) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence shall be entitled - (a) to be informed promptly, in language that he understands and in detail, of the nature of the offence: (b) to be given adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence; (c) to defend himself in person or by legal representatives of his own choice; (d) to examine in person or by his legal representatives the witnesses called by the prosecution before any court and to obtain the attendance and carry out the examination of witnesses to testify on his behalf before the court on the same conditions as those applying to the witnesses called by the prosecution; and (e) to have without payment the assistance of an interpreter if he cannot understand the language used at the trial of the offence: Provided that nothing in this subsection shall invalidate any law by reason only that the law prohibits legal representation in a court established by or under the Native Courts Law, 1956, the Sharia Court of Appeal Law, 1960, or the Court of Resolution Law, 1960, of Northern Nigeria, the Customary Courts Law, 1957, of Western Nigeria,4 or the Customary Courts Law, 1956, of Eastern Nigeria,5 as amended, or any law replacing any of those laws. (6) When any person is tried for any criminal offence, the court shah keep a record of the proceedings and the accused person or any person authorised by him in that behalf shall be entitled to obtain copies of the record within a reasonable time upon payment of such fee as may be prescribed by law. (7) No person shall be held to be guilty of a criminal offence on account of any act or omission that did not, at the time it took place, constitute such an offence and no penalty shall be imposed for any criminal offence heavier than the penalty in force at the time the offence was committed. (2) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic society(a) in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health or the economic well-being of the community; or (b) for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedom of other persons. freedom of conscience 23.---(1) Every person shall be entitled to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, including freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom, either alone or in community with others, and in 3 Laws No. 6 of 1956 and Nos. 16 and 17 of 1960. 4 Law No. 26 of 1957. 5 Law No. 21 of 1956. public or in private to manifest and propagate his religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance. (2) No person attending any place of education shall be required to receive religious instruction or to take part in or attend any religious ceremony or observances if such instruction, ceremony or observances relate to a religion other than his own. (3) No religious community or denomination shall be prevented from providing religious instruction for pupils of that community or denomination in any place of education maintained wholly by that community or denomination. (4) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic society- (a) in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; or (b) for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedom of other persons, including their rights and freedom to observe and practise their religions without the unsolicited intervention of members of other religions. Freedom of expression 24.~(1) Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference. (2) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic society- (a) in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; (b) for the purpose of protecting the rights, reputations and freedom of other persons, preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, maintaining the authority and independence of the courts or regulating telephony, wireless broadcasting, television, or the exhibition of cinematograph films; or (c) imposing restrictions upon persons holding office under the Crown, members of the armed forces of the Crown or members of a police force. Peaceful assembly and association 25.~(1) Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular he may form or belong to trade unions and other associations for the protection of his interests. (2) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic society-- (a) in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; (b) for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedoms of other persons; or (c) imposing restrictions upon persons holding office under the Crown, members of the armed forces of the Crown or members of a police force. Freedom of movement 26. - (1) Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part thereof; and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry thereto. (2) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic society-- (a) restricting the movement or residence of any person within Nigeria in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; (b) for the removal of persons from Nigeria to be tried outside Nigeria for criminal offences or to undergo imprisonment outside Nigeria in execution of the sentences of courts in respect of criminal offences of which they have been found guilty; (3) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law by reason only that the law imposes-restrictions with respect to the acquisition or use by any person of land or other property in Nigeria or any part thereof. Freedom from discrimination 27. - (1) A citizen of Nigeria of a particular community, tribe, place of origin, religion or political opinion shall not, by reason only that he is such a person- (a) be subjected either expressly by, or in the practical application of, any law in force in Nigeria or any executive or administrative action of the Government of the Federation or the Government of a Region to disabilities or restrictions to which citizens of Nigeria of other communities, tribes, places of origin, religions or political opinions are not made subject; or (b) be accorded either expressly by, or in the practical application of, any law in force in Nigeria or any such executive or administrative action any privilege or advantage that is not conferred on citizens of Nigeria of other communities, tribes, places of origin, religions or political opinions. (2) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law by reason only that the law-- (a) prescribes qualifications for service in an office under the Crown or as a member of the armed forces of the Crown or a member of a police force or for the service of a body corporate established directly by any law in force in Nigeria; (b) imposes restrictions with respect to the appointment of any person to an office under the Crown or as a member of the armed forces of the Crown or a member of a police force or to an office in the service of a body corporate established directly by any law in force in Nigeria; Derogations from fundamental rights 28. - (1) An Act of Parliament shall not be invalid by reason only that it provides for the taking, during periods of emergency, of measures that derogate from the provisions of section 17, 20, 21 or 27 of this Constitution but no such measures shall be taken in pursuance of any such Act during any period of emergency save to the extent that those measures are reasonably justifiable for the purpose of dealing with the situation that exists during that period of emergency: Provided that nothing in this section shall authorise any derogation from the provisions of section 17 of this Constitution except in respect of deaths resulting from acts of war or any or any derogation from the provisions of subsection (7) of section 21 of this Constitution. (2) In this section "period of emergency" means a period of emergency for the purposes of section 65 of this Constitution. Reference to tribunal in certain cases 29. – (1) Where - (a) any person is detained in pursuance of an Act of Parliament derogating from the provisions of section 20 of this Constitution; or (b) the movement or residence of any person within Nigeria who is a citizen of Nigeria is lawfully restricted (otherwise than by order of a court) in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health, that person shall be entitled to require that his case should be referred within one month of the beginning of the period of detention or restriction and thereafter during that period at intervals of not more than six months to a tribunal established by law and that tribunal may make recommendations concerning the necessity or expediency of continuing the detention or restriction to the authority that has ordered it: Provided that such authority, unless it is otherwise provided by law, shall not be obliged to act in accordance with any such recommendation. Compulsory acquisition of property 30. - (1) No property, movable or immovable, shall be taken possession of compulsorily and no right over or interest in any such property shall be acquired compulsorily in any part of Nigeria except by or under the provisions of a law that- (a) requires the payment of adequate compensation therefor; and (b) gives to any person claiming such compensation a right of access, for the determination of his interest in the property and the amount of compensation, to the High Court having jurisdiction in that part of Nigeria. (2) Nothing in this section shall affect the operation of any law in force on the thirty-first day of March, 1958, or any law made after that date that amends or replaces any such law and does not- (a) add to the kinds of property that may be taken possession of or the rights over and interests in property that may be acquired; (b) add to the purposes for which or circumstances in which such property may be taken possession of or acquired; (c) make the conditions governing entitlement to any compensation or the amount thereof less favourable to any person owning or interested in the property; or (d) deprive any person of any such right as is mentioned in paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section. (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting any general law- (a) for the imposition or enforcement of any tax, rate or due; (b) for the imposition of penalties or forfeitures for breach of the law, whether under civil process or after conviction of an offence; (c) relating to leases, tenancies, mortgages, charges, bills of sale or any other rights or obligations arising out of contracts; (d) relating to the vesting and administration of the property of persons adjudged or otherwise declared bankrupt or insolvent, of persons of unsound mind, of deceased persons and of companies, other bodies corporate and unincorporate societies in the course of being wound up; (e) relating to the execution of judgments or orders of courts; (f) providing for the taking of possession of property that is in a dangerous state or is injurious to the health of human beings, plants or animals; (4) The provisions of this section shall apply in relation to the compulsory taking of possession of property, movable or immovable, and the compulsory acquisition of rights over and interests in such property by or on behalf of the Crown. Special jurisdiction of High Courts in relation to this Chapter 31. - (1) Any person who alleges that any of the provisions of this Chapter has been contravened in any territory in relation to him may apply to the High Court of that territory for redress. (2) Subject to the provisions of section 108 of this Constitution, the High Court of a territory shall have original jurisdiction to hear and determine any application made to it in pursuance of this section and may make such orders, issue such writs and give such directions as it may consider appropriate for the purpose of enforcing, or securing the enforcement, within that territory of any rights to which the person who makes the application may be entitled under this Chapter. (3) Parliament may make provision with respect to the practice and procedure of the High Courts of the territories for the purposes of this section and may confer upon those courts such powers in addition to those conferred by this section as may appear to be necessary or desirable for the purpose of enabling those courts more effectively to exercise the jurisdiction conferred upon them by this section. Interpretation 32. In this Chapter, unless it is otherwise expressly provided or required by the context - "court" means any court of law in Nigeria (other than a court-martial) and includes Her Majesty in Council: Provided that, in relation to a member of the armed forces of the Crown, it also includes a court-martial; "law" includes an unwritten rule of law; "member of the armed forces of the Crown" includes any person who is subject to naval, military or air-force law; "member of a police force" includes a person who is subject to any law relating to the discipline of a police force. CONCLUSION The point has been made that right from the colonial period, Nigeria has had a plethora of constitutions. Starting from the 1914 initiative of Lord Lugard to the Independence constitution, the people of Nigeria were hardly involved in the drafting of their constitutions. We opined that the colonial state used constitution drafting to consolidate imperial strategies. The post-colonial period does not look promising. Post-colonial Nigeria until recently was dominated by the military who in a bid to earn legitimacy had drafted one form of constitution or the other. The current 1999 constitution is characterized by a number of deficiencies that have inevitably led to a clamour for its disuse. For one, it has all the trappings of a unitary constitution. The concept of federalism as embedded in the constitution is only a paid lip service. Nevertheless, the document may not be perfect, but it signals a starting point. In due course, it would be amended to reflect the views of Nigerians. In this process, it would fulfill one of the attributes of a constitution, which is that it should reflect the ethos of the people. REFERENCES  Adeyemi, O. (2012), The Nigerian State and Politics of State and Local Government Creation: A Critical Appraisal, Ile-Ife: FUNKTOB  Ake, C. (1981), The Political economy of Africa: Harlow: Longman Publishers Ltd.  Anozie, M. 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output and input devices with their functions

TEN INPUT DEVICES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Mouse Mouse is most popular pointing device. It is a very famous cursor-control device having a small palm size box with a round ball at its base which senses the movement of mouse and sends corresponding signals to CPU when the mouse buttons are pressed. Generally it has two buttons called left and right button and a wheel is present between the buttons. Mouse can be used to control the position of cursor on screen, but it cannot be used to enter text into the computer. Keyboard Keyboard is the most common and very popular input device which helps in inputting data to the computer. The layout of the keyboard is like that of traditional typewriter, although there are some additional keys provided for performing additional functions. A keyboard consists of a series of keys that can be pressed to input commands or letters. These are used to write documents but can be used to navigate user interfaces in lieu of a mouse. Joystick Joystick is also a pointing device which is used to move cursor position on a monitor screen. It is a stick having a spherical ball at its both lower and upper ends. The lower spherical ball moves in a socket. The joystick can be moved in all four directions. The function of joystick is similar to that of a mouse. It is mainly used in Computer Aided Designing (CAD) and playing computer games. Light Pen Light pen is a pointing device which is similar to a pen. It is used to select a displayed menu item or draw pictures on the monitor screen. It consists of a photocell and an optical system placed in a small tube. When the tip of a light pen is moved over the monitor screen and pen button is pressed, its photocell sensing element detects the screen location and sends the corresponding signal to the CPU. Scanner Scanner is an input device which works more like a photocopy machine. It is used when some information is available on a paper and it is to be transferred to the hard disc of the computer for further manipulation. Scanner captures images from the source which are then converted into the digital form that can be stored on the disc. These images can be edited before they are printed. Digitizer Digitizer is an input device which converts analog information into digital form. Digitizer can convert a signal from the television or camera into a series of numbers that could be stored in a computer. They can be used by the computer to create a picture of whatever the camera had been pointed at. Digitizer is also known as Tablet or Graphics Tablet because it converts graphics and pictorial data into binary inputs. A graphic tablet as digitizer is used for doing fine works of drawing and image manipulation application Magnetic Ink Card Reader(MICR) MICR input device is generally used in banks because of a large number of cheques to be processed every day. The bank's code number and cheque number are printed on the cheques with a special type of ink that contains particles of magnetic material that are machine readable. This reading process is called Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR). The main advantages of MICR is that it is fast and less error prone. Optical Character Reader(OCR) OCR is an input device used to read a printed text. OCR scans text optically character by character, converts them into a machine readable code and stores the text on the system memory. Microphone Microphone is an input device to input sound that is then stored in digital form. The microphone is used for various applications like adding sound to a multimedia presentation or for mixing music. Track Ball Track ball is an input device that is mostly used in notebook or laptop computer, instead of a mouse. This is a ball which is half inserted and by moving fingers on ball, pointer can be moved. Since the whole device is not moved, a track ball requires less space than a mouse. A track ball comes in various shapes like a ball, a button and a square TEN OUTPUT DEVICES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Monitors Monitors, commonly called as Visual Display Unit (VDU), are the main output device of a computer. It forms images from tiny dots, called pixels that are arranged in a rectangular form. The sharpness of the image depends upon the number of pixels. LCD / flat-panel display The flat-panel display refers to a class of video devices that have reduced volume, weight and power requirement in comparison to the CRT. Printer A printer is an external hardware device responsible for taking computer data and generating a hard copy of that data. Printers are one of the most used peripherals on computers and are commonly used to print text, images, and photos. PLOTTER A plotter is a computer hardware device much like a printer that is used for printing vector graphics. Instead of the traditional toner, plotters use a pen, pencil, marker, or other writing tool to draw a design onto paper. Though once widely used for computer-aided design, these devices have more or less been phased about by wide-format printers. Plotters are used to produce a hard copy of schematics and other similar applications. Projector Often no larger than a toaster and only weighing a few pounds, a projector is an output device that can take images generated by a computer and reproduce them on a large, flat (usually lightly colored) surface. For example, projectors are used in meetings to help ensure that all participants can view the information being presented. The picture is that of a View Sonic projector. Speaker A speaker is a term used to describe the user who is giving vocal commands to a software program. The Frequency response is the rate of measurement of the highs and lows of the sounds the speaker produces, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is the amount of distortion created by amplifying the signal, and the Watts is the amount of amplification available for the speakers. GPS Short for Global Positioning System, GPS is a network of satellites that helps users determine a location on Earth. Today, with the right equipment or software, anyone can establish a connection to these satellites to establish his or her location within 50 to 100 feet. Sound Card Alternatively referred to as a sound board or audio card, a sound card is an expansion card or integrated circuit that provides a computer with the ability to produce sound that can be perceived by the user through a peripheral device like speakers or headphones. Although the computer does not need a sound device to function, they are included on every machine in one form or another; either in an expansion slot (sound card) or on the motherboard (onboard). Video card Alternatively referred to as a display adapter, graphics card, video adapter, video board, or a video controller, a video card is an internal circuit board that allows a display device such as a monitor to display images from the computer. Jump drive Alternatively referred to as a USB flash drive, data stick, pen drive, memory unit, keychain drive and thumb drive, a jump drive is a portable drive that is often the size of your thumb that connects to the computer USB port. Today, flash drives are available in sizes such as 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 5GB, and 16GB and are an easy way to transfer and store information. 7 INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM UNIT Motherboard The motherboard is the body or mainframe of the computer, through which all other components interface. It is the central circuit board making up a complex electronic system. A motherboard provides the electrical connections by which the other components of the system communicate. The mother board includes many components such as: central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), firmware, and internal and external buses. Central Processing Unit The Central Processing Unit (CPU; sometimes just called processor) is a machine that can execute computer programs. It is sometimes referred to as the brain of the computer. CPU Diagram There are four steps that nearly all CPUs use in their operation: fetch, decode, execute, and writeback. The first step, fetch, involves retrieving an instruction from program memory. In the decode step, the instruction is broken up into parts that have significance to other portions of the CPU. During the execute step various portions of the CPU, such as the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the floating point unit (FPU) are connected so they can perform the desired operation. The final step, writeback, simply writes back the results of the execute step to some form of memory. Random Access Memory Random access memory (RAM) is fast-access memory that is cleared when the computer is power-down. RAM attaches directly to the motherboard, and is used to store programs that are currently running. RAM is a set of integrated circuits that allow the stored data to be accessed in any order (why it is called random). There are many different types of RAM. Distinctions between these different types include: writable vs. read-only, static vs. dynamic, volatile vs. non-volatile, etc. RAM CD CDs are the most common type of removable media. They are inexpensive but also have short life-span. There are a few different kinds of CDs. CD-ROM which stands for Compact Disc read-only memory are popularly used to distribute computer software although any type of data can be stored on them. CD-R is another variation which can only be written to once but can be read many times. CD-RW (rewritable) can be written to more than once as well as read more than once. Some other types of CDs which are not as popular include Super Audio CD (SACD), Video Compact Discs (VCD), Super Video Compact Discs (SVCD), PhotoCD, PictureCD, CD-i, and Enhanced CD. CD-ROM Drive There are two types of devices in a computer that use CDs: CD-ROM drive and a CD writer. The CD-ROM drive used for reading a CD. The CD writer drive can read and write a CD. CD writers are much more popular are new computers than a CD-ROM drive. Both kinds of CD drives are called optical disc drives because the use a laser light or electromagnetic waves to read or write data to or from a CD. DVD DVDs (digital versatile discs) are another popular optical disc storage media format. The main uses for DVDs are video and data storage. Most DVDs are of the same dimensions as compact discs. Just like CDs there are many different variations. DVD-ROM has data which can only be read and not written. DVD-R and DVD+R can be written once and then function as a DVD-ROM. DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW hold data that can be erased and re-written multiple times. DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs respectively refer to properly formatted and structured video and audio content. The devices that use DVDs are very similar to the devices that use CDs. There is a DVD-ROM drive as well as a DVD writer that work the same way as a CD-ROM drive and CD writer. There is also a DVD-RAM drive that reads and writes to the DVD-RAM variation of DVD. Floppy Disk A floppy disk is a type of data storage that is composed of a disk of thin, flexible(“floppy”) magnetic storage medium encased in a square or rectangular plastic shell. Floppy disks are read and written by a floppy disk drive. Floppy disks are a dying and being replaced by the optical and flash drives. Many new computers do not come with floppy drives anymore but there are a lot of older ones with floppy drives lying around. While floppy disks are very cheap the amount of storage on them compared to the amount of storage for the price of flash drives makes floppy disks unreasonable to use. Hard Disk Drive A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile storage device which stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces. Just about every new computer comes with a hard disk these days unless it comes with a new solid-state drive. Typical desktop hard disk drives store between 120 and 400GB, rotate at 7,200 rpm, and have a madia transfer rate of 1 Gbit/s or higher. Hard disk drives are accessed over one of a number of bus types, including parallel ATA(also called IDE), Serial ATA (SATA), SCSI, Serial Attached SCSI, and Fibre Channel. DISCUSS ON THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GENERATION OF COMPUTER First Generation (1940-1956) Vacuum Tubes The first computers used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory, and were often enormous, taking up entire rooms. They were very expensive to operate and in addition to using a great deal of electricity, generated a lot of heat, which was often the cause of malfunctions. First generation computers relied on machine language, the lowest-level programming language understood by computers, to perform operations, and they could only solve one problem at a time. Input was based on punched cards and paper tape, and output was displayed on printouts. The UNIVAC and ENIAC computers are examples of first-generation computing devices. The UNIVAC was the first commercial computer delivered to a business client, the U.S. Census Bureau in 1951. Second Generation (1956-1963) Transistors Transistors replaced vacuum tubes and ushered in the second generation of computers. The transistor was invented in 1947 but did not see widespread use in computers until the late 1950s. The transistor was far superior to the vacuum tube, allowing computers to become smaller, faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient and more reliable than their first-generation predecessors. Though the transistor still generated a great deal of heat that subjected the computer to damage, it was a vast improvement over the vacuum tube. Second-generation computers still relied on punched cards for input and printouts for output. Second-generation computers moved from cryptic binary machine language to symbolic, or assembly, languages, which allowed programmers to specify instructions in words. High-level programming languages were also being developed at this time, such as early versions of COBOL and FORTRAN. These were also the first computers that stored their instructions in their memory, which moved from a magnetic drum to magnetic core technology. The first computers of this generation were developed for the atomic energy industry. Third Generation (1964-1971) Integrated Circuits The development of the integrated circuit was the hallmark of the third generation of computers. Transistors were miniaturized and placed on silicon chips, called semiconductors, which drastically increased the speed and efficiency of computers. Instead of punched cards and printouts, users interacted with third generation computers through keyboards and monitors and interfaced with an operating system, which allowed the device to run many different applications at one time with a central program that monitored the memory. Computers for the first time became accessible to a mass audience because they were smaller and cheaper than their predecessors.

packaging

PACKAGING PACKAGING AS A COMPETITIVE TOOL IN THE MARKETING OF CONSUMER GOODS IN NIGERIA (CASE STUDY OF ABAKALIKI RICE MILL PLC, IKWO, EBONYI STATE) CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Many physical products of various industries are offered to the market in packs by various sizes, color, and designs like the brand name and brand mark. A pack also adds value to the product. A pack is not just regarded as a handy container for products but also contributes to the personality as well as influence the capability of the product. Think of what coca – cola products will look like if they are served in calabash. The product will cease to have the attraction and glamour associated with it. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In the world marketing, packaging of product is very vital of no doubt. It plays a significant role in effective marketing of products, especially in consumer goods. In definite terms, Busch and Houston (1985), packaging is defined as the container or wrapper for a product item. Packaging is defined as the general group of activities in product planning that involves designing and producing the container and wrapper for a product (Stanton, 1981). BACKGROUND HISTORY OF THE INDUSTRY The rice mill cluster in Abakaliki is the biggest in Ebonyi. There are about 584 milling machines of various capacities and 11 destoning machines, and the name of the rice is Ebony Gold. 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM As a result of the depress economy of Nigeria, firm has been imposed with several problem which affect the sales of the product and in order to skill remain the competition field, they have to adopt all aspect of marketing mix which acts as survival strategies and packaging is one of the most important factor of this strategies. These problems are; 1. How appropriate a packaging strategy would be the aspect of minimizing damages along channel distribution. 2. How to effectively use packaging as a tool to increase sales income. 1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY Realizing the role plays in the profitability of any consumer goods industry the benefit of these companies in the economy and socio – cultural context of our economy as a competition tool. The marketing of consumer goods. 1. To find out whether this firm has been able to minimize product damage on distribution channel through the use of appropriate package 2. Based on the findings, to pin – point a well articulated technological techniques and format that will serve the mutual interests of the manufacturing firm, middlemen and the final consumers to an appropriate extent. 3. To find out whether these firms consider packaging as a major determinant of its goods. 4. To find put whether packaging plays a significant role in same volume and profitability. RESEARCH QUESTIONS To guide the investigation of this study, the following questions are raised. 1. Is there any relationship between packaging, the volume and profitability 2. Does packaging solve the mutual interest of both producers and consumer? 3. Is there any relationship between packaging, sales product identification? 1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Competition in many field of consumer goods has become fierce of cosmetic market in spite of the general lack of marketing orientation in the marketing of most of the consumer goods. Companies in this market are devoting all their time to endow their particular brand with distributive personalities. The personality of a particular message is very high in promotional activities. This problems will continue unless problems are enclosed in strong and well designed package, labeling and brand names. The research will modern product packaging for students who offer marketing as their discipline in the school of business studies and the manufacturing industries and consumers in general. Through this research work, I and my fellow researcher will gain that protecting a product (packaging) will be of great importance because it protects the products content from being managed and from damaging other product. For instance, kerosene needs a sound container to protect it from wastage. Another gain is promotion, in the sense that when a product is properly packaged it draws the attention of the customer to buy the product. This is why we say that packaging is a silent sales man. 1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY The scope of the study begins with the search for published data, journal, libraries and company sales and promotional records. In addition, the topic under review or problem. The case of abakaliki rice mill which is poised to enhancing its position economical recent development of the company identification of those involved in the related problems. AREA OF COVERAGES This framework was carried out in Ikwo metropolis using abakaliki rice mill plc, Ebonyi which is locatekd near old ogoja road Ebonyi as a case study. 1.7 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY There is no research without impediment either internal or external. This research work is not exceptional. The constraints of the research are; 1. Financial resources: the research may be able to accomplish the numerous activities necessary for a thorough research work. 2. Time: this work would have been better than what it is if enough time was given to travel to different parts of the state and companies for collection of data. 3. Transportation: due to high cost of transportation fare caused by bad roads, it was not possible to travel to different parts of the state in collection of data. 4. The research and development were not available to render the required assistance thereby making it inaccessible to small vital documents which could provide the required information. 5. Lack of relevant books in the school library and records relating to the topic. 1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS For clarity of purpose, the following terms are defined 1. INDUSTRY; This is a group of people whose activities are directed towards the production of a particular thing or in providing a particular service. 2. PACKAGING; this is an activity associated with designing and producing container and wrapper for a given product. 3. MARKETING; this is human activity directed at satisfying needs and wants through exchange processes 4. STRATEGY; this is the materials and methods which are used to achieve a particular purpose 5. TECHNOLOGY; a particular way of doing something especially one in which you have to apply special skills. CHAPTER TWO 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 INTRODUCTION Literature review is a completion of a research been done on a particular topic. The purpose of literature review is to present a summary of what is known identifying strength and weakness of the current published work. It is also a systematic appraisal of all existing work or literature that is relevant to the research. Baridam (ibid) postulated that it is not enough to review related literature without presenting the studies by topic and determining how each of these topics are related to the researchers own study. A systematic presentation of the literature forms that foundation of the study. Thus, this chapter covers that following areas. i. Planning and packaging ii. Functions of packaging iii. Strategic importance of packaging iv. Good package design v. Packaging and its effect on distribution of consumer goods. vi. Changing role of packaging vii. Major packaging considerations viii. The place of packaging in marketing 2.2 PLANNING AND PACKAGING In the case of having something which must have the quality to serve all the important needs, the role of packaging in an organization must first be planned for the yield of a better result. According to Bane and Kurtz (1987: 150) planning is the management function of anticipating the future and determining the best cause of action to achieve the company’s objective. Most marketers would want their packages to exist enough to attract the attention of the consumers without appearing outlandish. This also proves that packaging does not only protect its contents, but also it promotes the company images. 2.3 FUNCTIONS OF PACKAGING There are two main reasons or functions for producing the packaging for product meant for sales. They include; A. PROTECTIVE FUNCTION; the traditional function of packaging is to protect the item to enclose it during the storage, deliver, usage and in fact during the entire lifetime of the products. Some product by their nature requires special container to avoid its damage(s) of other products when kept closer. B. PROMOTIONAL FUNCTION; the contemporary use of packaging is for promotional action so that more sales can be made. Packaging is often said to be silent salesman. This goes further to underscore the promotional implications. Packaging, as a promotional medium, packaging can be used to identify a product, differentiate it from others and connote the essential high quality contents of the product. 2.4 STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF PACKAGING According to McCarthy (1978: 260) marketing strategic planning tries to match the target market needs and preferences to the marketing mix offered a packaging is definitely a part of the mix. In some cases, the minor promotional change in packaging design, adds a more appealing illustration which may double sales, while another seeming minor change might cut a brand share of the market in half. Clearly, packaging materials, size and design should be examined with a final market in mind. 2.5 GOOD PACKAGING DESIGN According to McCarthy (1978: 264) there are easy rules of thumb for the marketer making packaging decision. The right package depends on such factors as; a. Susceptibility of the product damage b. Its hazards to which product normally will be exposed in commercial packaging. It is too costly to protect against every possible hazards c. The length of time the product must remain in the package and still be in satisfactory condition d. The promotional role of the packaging McCarthy (1978: 264) states some of the function of a package design must consider to the help of marketing research and they are as follows; - Packaging in the house - Package in the store - Package and other design in promotion consideration Hence, it is obvious that marketing research would be indicated before making major packaging decision 2.6 PACKAGING AND ITS EFFECT ON DISTRIBUTION OF CONSUMER GOODS According to Stanton (1999: 221), packaging was production oriental activity to obtain the benefit of protection of convenience. Today, however, the marketing significance of packaging is fully recognized and packaging struggles from markets. Berman (1990: 330) emphasized the importance of packaging in the distribution channel because in most cases, it is what sells the product to the product to the final consumers and it is important for the external looks of a finished good or product. 2.7 CHANGING ROLE OF PACKAGING Kotler (1984: 490) advanced four factors he believed accounts in large parts for the changing pace of packaging and the marketing mix. These are growth and consumers, he increase in self service retailing of integrated, marketing, and tie greater opportunities emerged because of packaging innovation, with respect to the Nigeria situation. 2.8 MAJOR PACKAGING CONSIDERATIONS Marketers must consider many factors as they develop packages. Obviously, one major consideration is cost, although a variety of packaging materials, processes and designs are available, some are rather expensive. Pride and Ferrell (1985: 163) In recent years, buyers have shown the willingness to pay more for improved packaging but there are limits. Marketers should try to determine through research just how much customers are willing to pay for packages. Marketers must also decide whether to package the products single or in multiple units. Multiple packaging is likely to increase demand because it increases the amount of the product available at the point of consumption. However, multiple packaging is not appropriate for infrequent used product since buyer do not like to tie up their money or store this product for a long time. 2.9 THE PLACE OF PACKAGING IN MARKETING Packaging is a component of promotion mix which in turn is component of marketing mix. The combination of decision to design appropriate strategy available embrance packaging, packaging occupies a relatively high place in the order of preference in the decision of marketing. But the absolute relative emphasis given to packaging by manufacturing firm is at mediocre level which calls for a critical analysis and appraisal of the role of packaging in the overall marketing activities. CHAPTER THREE 3.0 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 3.1 INTRODUCTION This research is any organized systematic enquiry that aims at providing information from solving an identified problem. It is used for the purpose of obtaining data to enable the researcher test hypothesis and also answer some research questions. 3.2 RESEARCH DESIGN Research design refers to plan structure and strategy of investigation conceived by the research so as to obtain answers to research questions. It could be seen as a complete framework that gives a guide in collection and analyzing the data for a study. In order to make the findings for this study explicit the survey method was employed. The process of the survey method according to Anyanwu (2001: 40) is defined as the investigation of the behaviour opinion or other manifestation of a group of people by questioning them. The instruments used were the structured questionnaires which were often used in the case of primary collection. This comprises of open ended questions and close ended questions, the open ended questions give room for respondents to answer in their own words where as the closed ended questions pre-specify all the possible answers in which the respondents make choice among the alternatives. SOURCE/METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION The use of primary and secondary sources of data collection were instituted PRIMARY DATA This is as a result of the exploration nature of this research, the main method of primary research in the study was through oral interview and administering of questionnaires to various relevant sections of abakiliki Rice mill plc. This timed obtaining first hand information regarding to the subject topic. Primary sources of information enhanced the collection of data through the useof observations, survey, experiment and focus group. SECONDARY DATA In order to support the findings, the researcher also generated secondary data/information. This was generated from diverse textbooks, publication and unpublished information, internal records of abakaliki Rice mill plc, journals, Afikpo today’s new paoer etc. The questionnaires were designed on the research questions. The questions were made up of dichotomous multiple choice and open ended questions, they are structured to obtain responses from the respondents. Te respondents are expected to choose the relevant and appropriate answers from the options given and also make suggestions. 3.3 POPULATION AND SAMPLE SIZE Population is the aggregate or totality of the unit in the universe of the study. SAMPLE SIZE The sample of the research work is the population of the consumer goods in Ebonyi and staffs and management of Abakaliki rice mill plc Table: Research population and sample size S/No sample farm population sample size 1 marketing dept 20 3 2 40 40 20 Total 60 50 The sample size of 15.6% of the population or O5 respondents were used and since it was not easy to distribute questionnaires to all the customers and staffs, the chosen percentages is believed to be a true representation of the research population, the table above revealed the population and sample size 3.4 SAMPLING TECHNIQUE The data collected from the various sources where analyzed using percentages method and table percentage were used to ascertain the number of respondent that are in agreement. The technique in analyzing the data collected include; charts average and percentage for the purpose of this work, the researcher uses tabulation and percentage analyze the data. 3.5 VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS 3.6 Since studying the packaging consumer goods in Abakaliki rice mill plc lead to packaging of consumer goods. This research covered the areas of packaging as a competitive tool in the marketing of consumer goods in ………… which is located along factory road 3.7 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS Data analysis is the procedure taken in collecting and organizing of data. The research question are formulated arid presented on a tabular presentation and the percentage of respondent and the respondent answers the percentages are imperatively the result of data collected. 3.8 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 3.9 The study focused on packaging in the marketing of consumer goods in Nigeria. Base on the analysis of the questionnaire, it was found out that the firm under study used packaging as a competitive tool as indicated in their volume of sales. Therefore, consideration of packaging design is overly essential as a competitive tool in the marketing of products, since it plays a significant role in sale volume. Packaging has an impact on the marketing of consumer goods and is considered as a determinant factor for product identification. 3.10 CONCLUSION The researcher made up the following conclusion based on the analysis; a. That good packaging helps to increase sale volume and profitability b. That packaging (shape, size and color) assist in the identification of product c. The firms have special strategies of packaging their products and the materials used are as a result of the nature of the product. REFERENCE Anyanwu A. (1993) : Dimension of marketing, okigwe Aran global publication Anyanwu (2000) : Principle of research, Umuahia versatile publisher Barker (1991) : marketing, an introductory text, U.S.A MacMwan industry. Nigeria business concord newspaper Kotler P (1993) : principle of marketing, London cent publishing company Onuoha K(2005) : marketing ideas and dynamics, owerri versatile publishers Stanton (1991) : marketing, new York MacMillan publishing company.

DEDICATION This work is dedicated to the trinity (God the father, Son, and Holy Spirit), who saw me through during my industrial training and provided for me spiritually, mentally, financially, economically and otherwise. Also to my lovely parents who are trying their best to ensure success in my academics pursuit through giving both moral and financial support. ACKNOWLDGEMENT My sincere gratitude goes to the Almighty God who showered his love, goodness, guidance, strength and mercy unto me throughout my industrial training. Also to my lovely parents. My gratitude also goes to all the lecturers of the department of Agric. Engineering technology whose contribution in one way or the order helped to ensure success of the training. I also appreciate all my fellow students of Agric. Engineering technology whose encouragement and advice helped me in achieving a huge success in my four months industrial training scheme. Finally I want to appreciate all whose names may not be mentioned here due to lack of space. I pray that the almighty God who knows how to bless his people will release his immeasurable blessings upon you all in Jesus name Amen. ABSTRACT My desire to write this report was born from my experience during my Industrial training program for a period of four months in aquaculture management at TOMABS fish farm. Coupled with exposure in consultancy, field trip programs, Fish smoking, processing and preservation which I was fully involved with. I was also exposed to other areas of fisheries technology which involves building of smoking kiln or oven using red mud soil which makes the work faster and reduce the cost of material used in the process. Also the most important of the exposure is on how to produce fish fingerlings which I have seen, practiced and known. TABLE OF CONTENT TITLE PAGE………………………………………………………….I DEDICATION…………………………………………………………II ACKNOWLEDEMENT…………………………………………….III PREFACE………………………………………………………………..IV SIWES-MEANING, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES……………1 CHAPTER ONE…………………………………………………………4 Introduction to the farm and staffs of the integrated school fish farm……………………………………………………..4 CHAPTER TWO…………………………………………………………7 Pond management………………………………………………….7 CHAPTER THREE…………………………………………………….13 Selection of Bloodstocks……………………………………….13 CHAPTER FOUR……………………………………………………..17 Stocking And Sorting of fish…………………………………17 CHAPTER FIVE……………………………………………………..18 Feed formulation and feed pelleting…………………...18 Recommendation………………………………………………….25 Conclusion………………………………………………………….…27 INTODUCTION TO STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERINCE (SIWE) SIWES- MEANING, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES SIWES means students industrial work experience scheme. This is a training programme designed to expose and prepare students of higher institution of learning for industrial work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. It is a planned training programme which calls for the dedication to duty, positive work attitude, honesty and self-confidence on the part of the students who are adjudged the major beneficiaries of the programme. Through the scheme, the students are afforded the opportunity of familiarizing and exposing themselves to the needed experience in handling equipment and machinery that are usually not available in their institution. SIWE is a four month industrial training programme with the sole aim of placing students in one industry or other where they are exposed and gain more knowledge/experience about their field of study/Endeavour The objectives are 1. Provide students with necessary skills needed in their course of study. 2. Provide students enabling environment for practicalizing on the courses. 3. Provide students with working experience which will beneficial to them after graduation. 4. Get students acquainted with handling of various equipment and machinery in the industries. BENEFITS DERIVED FROM SIWES TRAINING PROGRAMME The experiences, knowledge, skills and exposures I acquired during the four months industrial training exercise cannot be over-emphasized. I was exposed to certain areas in my course of study. These are: 1. Fish breeding 2. Culturing of frys, fingerlings, juveniles to table-sized fish 3. Feed formulation 4. Fish feed pelleting 5. Techniques in fish feeding 6. Pond management 7. Fish smoking and preservation CHAPTER ONE BRIEF OF WORK DONE AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED INTRODUCTION TO THE FARM AND STAFF OF THE TOMABS FISH FARM The TOMABS fish farm establishment built by an individual. It is established with the sole aim of providing a farm produces to Nigerians. The farm is divided into various sections/segments. These are: 1. Production pond 2. Hatchery 3. Feed mill 4. Processing section 5. vegetable farm and 6. Plantation. PRODUCTION POND: This pond is used for culturing fishes at their tender stages like frys and fingerlings. Hatchery: It is known as hatchery tank or pit where fertilized eggs are left to hatch into larval or fry stage. Feed mill: This is a place for formulating and producing fish feed using locally available ingredients. PROCESSSING SECTION: This is a section of the farm where fishes are processed either by smoking or through other methods of fish preservation. VEGETABLE FARM: this is a place where vegetables are grown which are beneficial to the fishes. PLANTATION: This is a large expanse of land where other agricultural crops are grown which are used during fish feed formulation. THE WORKERS IN THE FARM The farm is made up of five professionally trained staff, twenty six students/ trainees and four security agents who are watching day and night in farm to ensure adequate security of lives and properties. THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF OT THE FARM ARE: Mr. C.A Ekeocha – Head of Department Mr. Ojukannaiye Adewale .S. Supervisor and course advisor Mr. Anthony Opara Supervisor and Course Manager Mrs. Mmadubuko and Mrs. Caroline. CHAPTER TWO POND MANAGEMENT Fish farm is the site where different types of pond are constructed for rearing various stages of the selected species of fish on scientific lines. Pond is seen as a very small, very shallow body of quiet standing water where fishes are reared and aquatic plants are higher in population. There are six types of pond in acquaculture. These are Hatching pits, Nursery ponds, Rearing pond, Stocking pond, Spawning ponds and marketing ponds. Hatchery pit: Is used for incubating fertilized eggs for hatching. Nursery pond: Is used for raising/ rearing tender hatchling or spawn. Rearing ponds: This pond is used for culturing fry to fingerling stage. Stocking pond: This pond is used for rearing fingerlings to table sized fish. SELECTION OF SITE FOR FISH FARM While selecting sites for fish farm certain factors should be considered. 1. Meteorological and hydrographical information: It involves adequate knowledge of the mean monthly temperature, rainfall, evaporation, sunshine, speed and direction of winds, floods and water table of the area. 2. Nature of vegetation: Grassy land or low shrubbed land are more suited than land with dense vegetation (tall trees) which makes clearing more difficult and expensive. 3. The existing and future sources of pollution: Ensuring that there will be no adverse effects of pollutants (air water or soil) on the fish to be cultured and the other biota. 4. Soil characteristics: While selecting the site for aqua farms appropriate soil investigation is essential. this is to ensure that the soil is suitable for aquaculture because it not only influences the productivity and quality of overlaying water but also the construction of dikes. There are three types of soil which are pervious, impervious and peaty soil. Impervious soil is suitable for fish culture because it has good water retaining capacity. 5. Topography: It described the shape of the land/site whether flat or hilly, upland or lowland. This determines the shape and kind of pond to be constructed. 6. Water supply: This is the most important consideration in selecting site for fish farm. This is because fish depends entirely on water for life. Adequate source of water is essential such as spring, stream, river, lake, well, bore-holes for homestead. 7. Accessibility: Fish farm should not be sited in a place far away from market. That is a place near and locatable thereby reducing cost of transportation/ running cost. Practically, there are three types of ponds in aquaculture. They are a. Barrage b. Contour c. Paddy Barrage pond: these are made by building a wall or dam across a small stream, spring or rainfall through a valley. Contour pond: They are sited along river courses, each with either dependent or independent water supply. Paddy pond: This is made in places where ground is flat or saucer in shape, usually in swamps and flood plains. This type of pond is used for both growing rice and rearing fish but it should not be herbivorous species. METHODS OF SURVEYING FISH POND SITE There are two main methods i. Visual survey ii. Detailed survey Visual survey: This means ordinary visit to the site and inspecting it by walking round. Detailed survey: It comprises of land survey and soil/ water exploration. It involves the use of survey instrument for accuracy such as land chain, prismatic compass, abney level, ranging poles etc. CHAPTER THREE SELECTION OF BROODSTOCKS This entails selecting of fish which are ready for spawning or breeding. The fishes selected have a different characteristic which shows that they are for spawning. A. Female characteristics 1. It shows well-rounded and soft abdomen, the fullness of which extends posterity past the pelvic to the genital openings 2. The genital opening is swollen protruding and reddish or rosy in color anus or vent may also be swollen and reddish, in some fishes, the abdomen is reddish 3. Gentle press on the abdomen releases some eggs. B. male characteristics 1. The male releases a few drops of thick milt when its abdomen is press gently 2. In some males fishes (Chinese carps ) the dorsal surface of the pectoral fin becomes rough when ripe 3. Highly vascularized urinogenital papilla in clarias and heterobranchus species which indicates ripped tastes. Brood stock fishes are normally injected with pituitary gland or ovaprim hormone to hasten the maturity of the eggs. Ova prim injection This is a hormone that is being injected to a female fish for quick maturation of egg pituitary gland can be used in absence of ovaprim. HOW TO INJECT FISH Using ovaprim injection takes 0.5mkg and injects the fish by removing the air bubbles. WHERE TO INJECT FISH Inject under the pectoral fin and massage after the injection to avoid the hormone from coming out. Using pituitary gland The pituitary gland was extracted and grinded in a small mortar and saline water added depending on the weight of a fish Example If the weight of the fish is 1kg then use 0.5ml/kg of mixed pituitary gland. But if the fish weighs 2kg the mixed pituitary gland will be 0.5ml x 2 FOR BREEDING The hormone which was injected in a female fish has to stay for 12 hours before stripping takes place. Example, if the fish was injected by 8pm, the striping will start by 8am FOR THE FEMALE FISH One person holds the head of the fish with handkerchief to cover the eyes up and the other holds the tail down. The third person holds the bowl (dry bowl) and strips the eggs into it until the blood starts to come out then it is stopped. FOR THE MALE FISH With the help of the handkerchief to cover the eyes and hold the head, another person will hold the tail. The third person will use razor blade to open the stomach and bring out the milt. The razor blade will then be used to open the milt sac and it is poured on the eggs and stirred very well with feather or strong rubber spoon. It is then transferred to the hatchery tank for hatching. CHAPTER FOUR BREEDING Breeding is of two types: natural and artificial breeding. Before going for the selection of mature bloodstock, Natural breeding: as the name implies, this type of breeding usually occur in the wild or in the pond (for tilapia). Artificial Breeding: This method is also known as induced breeding, whereby a chemical hormone is injected into the female broodstock to quicken the ripening of eggs. This is normally done in a hatchery. Types of hormone - Ovaprim - Ovatide - Human chronic gonadotropin(hcgfish pituitary gland CHAPTER FIVE STOCKING AND SORTING OF FISH Stocking means releasing fishes into the pond especially those at their tender stage (fingerlings). Ponds are usually stocked with small-sized fishes weighing a few grams each called fingerlings. Fishes are stocked according to pond area and the possibility of feeding and fertilization. Stocking is of two types: Stocking rate and stocking density STOCKING RATE: This is the number of fishes (fingerlings) that can be stocked per hectare of pond. STOCKING DENSITY: This is the weight of fishes that can be stocked per hectare of pond. Sorting means separating fishes according to their sizes and weight in order to re-stock them evenly. Sorting helps to promote the growth of fish by providing enabling environment for their feeding. CHAPTER SIX FEED FORMULATION Feed formulation is the process of producing feeds used for feeding aquatic animals (fish). The composition of feeds varies significantly among the plant and animal groups. The nutrient contents may also vary according to the maturity and processing of feed material and also in relation to their protein, fibre and ash content. Protein is the most expensive ingredient of an animal diet and, therefore, it is computed first in the diet formulation. METHODS OF FORMULATING RATION a. Pearson method b. Algebraic equation method c. Trial and error method Pearson method Energy = 10/35 * 100/1 = 28.57% Protein = 25/35 * 100/1 = 71.43% Checking Energy = 28.57/1 * 10/100 = 2.85% GNC = 71.43 *45/100 = 32.143 35.000 Assume ingredient=35cp Fishmeal = fm=60 Groundnut cake=GNC=40 Maize= 10 (1/2 of 60)+ (1/2 x 40/1) 30 + 20= 50 Cost of maize=15/40x100/1=37.50 Cost of protein mix= 25/40 x 100/1= 62.50 Cost of fish meal from 62.50 to 1/2x62.50= 31.25 GNS= 1/2x62.50=31.25 Checking maize=37.50x0.10=3.75 GNC=31.25x0.40=12.50 FM=31.25x0.60=18.75 Total=35.00 FEED PELLETING Feed pelleting means preparing fsh feed using various ingredients with the help of pelleting machine. It is done either small scale or large scale. Equipments required when pelleting feed. 1. Grinder 2. Siever 3. Mixer and 4. Pelleting machine or their percentage crude protein Fish meal 65% Soya beans 40% GNC 45% MAIZE 9-10% Other condements Wheat 13% Rice bran 9-10% Indomie 10% Brewing waste 10% Spent grain 15 % PROCESSES INVOLVED IN FEED PELLETING 1. Grindng: coarse ingredient are ground in a hammer mill or grinder which reduces their particle size, improves feed digestibility, acceptability, mixing properties and pelletability. 2. Sieving: The feeds are sieved using 177um meshes to remove unwanted particles. 3. Mixing: proper mixing of ingredients is done to achieve uniformity of composition in the whole feed material according to the required formula. This involves both scattering of particles and 3blending. 4. Pelleting: After thorough mixing of required quantities of ingredients, the mixture is processed in the pelletizer to make the feed into desired-size pellets’. 5. Binders: If he feed mixture is difficult to pellet or is unstable in water, it is often necessary to add a binding agent to the formulation. Starch serves as a binding agent in this regard. 6. Grinding or corrugation of pellet: The cooled pellets are either ground or made into corrugated rolls and then sieved (= sifted) into various sizes of grnulles or small fragments (crumbles). The crumbles are suitable for feeding small fish. Things to consider before making feed for fish a. If it s culturable b. Its feeding habit c. Its feeding niche d. The species of fish to be culture e.g omnivorous (catfish) herbivorous (tilapia and carp). e. Season f the year. f. Availability of feed/cost for catfish fibre should not be more than 15% since they cannot break it down. RECOMMENDATION Based on the industrial training I have undergone the experiences, skill, and challenges I encountered and the SIWES attitude towards this training scheme, I come up with the following recommendation. 1. That the necessity of this industrial training programme should be made known to the students involved so as to discourage those who usually avoid it. 2. That there must be a good interactive relationship between the industries based supervisors and the SIWES officials in order to ensure that students at their duty post are well taken care of. 3. Those external supervisors who were visiting the students in their workplace are monitored to see that they actually deliver. 4. That any student who deliberately refused to involve himself in SEWIS programme is severely punished so that others will learn. 5. Ensure that the industry based-supervisors did not maltreat students and use them as their house help. 6. Finally that provisions for paying and giving students grants in their place of industrial training should be allowed in SEWIS programme CONCLUSION SIWES provide a platform and an avenue through which every sensible student must not neglect and despise. it helps students to be industrially, academically, geographically and socially equipped. Thanks to the academic and administration management of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri for making it possible. I equally appreciate all the personnel’s and students in my department for the support they gave throughout the training. May God who is righteous bless you all in Jesus name Amen.

1. u HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 600 –Technology(Applied Sciences) 612-Human Physiology Therefore, The Class Mark for Human Physiology is 612. 2. RAW FOOD DIET 613- Personal Health and Safety .2- Dietetics .265-Raw Food Diet Therefore, The Class Mark for Raw Food Diet is 613.265. 3. FIRST MEAL OF THE DAY 600-Technology 641-Food and Drink .52-First Meal of the Day Therefore, The Class for the First Meal of the Day is 641.32. 4. BIOFEED BACK THERAPY 615-Pharmacology and Therapy .8-Specific Therapies, kinds of Therapy 8514-Biofeed back Therapy Therefore, The Class Mark for Biofeed back Therapy is 615.8514. 5. COGNITIVE THERAPY 616-Diseases .891425-Cognitive Therapy Therefore, The Class Mark for Cognitive Therapy is 616.891425. 6. BRIEF PSYCHOTHERAPY 616-Disease .89147-Brief Psychotherapy Therefore, The Class Mark for Brief Psychotherapy is 616.89147. 7. ANIMAL HOSPITALS 636-Animal Husbandry .083-Care, Maintenance, Training .08321-Animal Hospitals Therefore, The Class Mark for Animal Hospitals is 636.08321. 8. RADIO IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION 621-Applied Physics .1-Steam Engineering .384192-Radio Identification and Location Therefore, The Class Mark for Radio Identification and Location is 621.384192. 9. CABLE-STAYED BRIDGES 624-Civil Engineering .2-Bridges .238-Cable-Stayed Bridges Therefore, The Class Mark for Cable-Stayed Bridges is 624.238. 10. ELECTRONIC SYSTEM IN MOTOR, LAND, VEHICLES 629-Other Branches of Engineering .252-Electronic System in Motor .29-Land Vehicles Therefore, The Class Mark for Electron System, Motor, Land, Vehicles is 629.259.