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Effect of the Work Facilities and Work Environment on the Performance of Nigeria Police Force Adamawa State Command

Ibrahim Mohammed Babbuli PhD, Abdullahi, Laraba PhD in view

Abstract

This study examined the effect of work facilities and work environment on the performance of the Nigeria Police Force, Adamawa State Command. Specifically, the study investigated the effect of vehicles and office accommodation on the performance of police personnel in Adamawa State Command. The study adopted an explanatory survey research design and was conducted in Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria, with its capital at Yola. The population of the study comprised personnel of Adamawa State Command Headquarters and its component commands, including Karewa Area Command, Mubi Area Command, Yola Area Command, and Numan Area Command, totaling 6,400 personnel based on the staff nominal roll of 2025. The sample size of 376 respondents was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula, while an additional 10% was added to account for non-response, resulting in a total sample size of 414 respondents. Data for the study were collected through self-administered questionnaires. The reliability of the research instrument was tested using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficient, and all variables recorded coefficients above the acceptable threshold of 0.70. Data collected were analyzed using multiple regression analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24.0 at 5% level of significance. Out of the 414 questionnaires distributed, 376 were successfully returned and found valid for analysis, representing a response rate of 90.8%, while 38 questionnaires representing 9.2% were not returned. The findings revealed that vehicles have a negative but significant effect on the performance of Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (β = -0.798, t = -8.583, p = 0.000), indicating that vehicle-related challenges hinder operational effectiveness. The findings also showed that office accommodation has a moderate positive and significant effect on the performance of Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (β = 0.206, t = 3.582, p = 0.000). Based on the findings, the study concluded that inadequate management and maintenance of work facilities negatively affect police performance, while conducive office accommodation enhances staff morale, satisfaction, and productivity. The study recommended that police authorities should invest in adequate patrol vehicles, establish regular maintenance schedules, and ensure proper allocation and monitoring of vehicles to improve operational efficiency. The study also recommended improvement in office accommodation through the provision of adequate workspace, proper infrastructure, and conducive working facilities to enhance employee productivity and effectiveness.

Keywords

WorkFacilitiesEnvironmentEmployeePerformanceOffice AccommodationNigeria Police Force.

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