INFLUENCE OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF REV. FR. MOSES ORSHIO ADASU UNIVERSITY MAKURDI

My wholehearted appreciation goes to God Almighty, who has the final say, for His protection over my life, especially during my academic programme. I express my profound gratitude to my project supervisor, Dr. Dorothy Aumbur Igbende, for her patience, constructive criticism, academic guidance, and dedication, which greatly contributed to the successful completion of this project. I also extend my gratitude to the Head of Department, Dr. Aondoaver Ucho, and the entire academic staff of the Department of Psychology namely: Professor Elvis Ihaji, Dr. Andrew Mogaji, Dr. Samuel Terzungwe Anhange, Dr. Judith Ayangeawam, Dr. Helen Ogwuche, Dr. Anyalewa Alan Ajonye, Dr. Kwasedoo Martha Ngbea, Dr. Pauline Aiingona Atsehe, Dr. Lordsent Tertindi Tyokyaa, Dr. Patrick Saaondo, Dr. Susie Nguemo Hembah, Mr. Hilary Agbo, Mr. Raymond Tachin, Mr. Michael Oibiokpa and Miss Dooshima Aki for their invaluable contributions to the successful completion of this programme. My deepest appreciation goes to my father, Martin’s Igbaseer Asawa, for his unwavering support, sacrifices, encouragement, and prayers. I also lovingly remember and acknowledge my late mother, Doom Asawa, whose love, values, and guidance continue to inspire me. I am sincerely grateful to Father Lawrence Adudu for his spiritual guidance, moral support, and encouragement throughout this period. My special thanks go to Jeff Yaji and family for their kindness, encouragement, and support. I also sincerely appreciate my dear friend, Tsavwua Faith, for her motivation, assistance, and constant encouragement throughout this journey. Lastly, I extend my gratitude to my course mates of the Psychology Department, Set of 2024, for their cooperation, friendship, and shared academic experiences, which made this academic journey meaningful. I am grateful to everyone who contributed directly or indirectly to the success of this project. I wish to sincerely acknowledge the participants who took the time to provide valuable information for this study.