This 12th Edition of the Bakolori Journal of General Studies consists of papers on various topics covering varied disciplines in the academia which are solely aimed at extending the frontiers of knowledge and consolidating research and documentation efforts in the country. The editorial board hereby acknowledges and appreciates the efforts of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) for its magnanimous financial support in the production of this and other numerous editions of the Journal. We hope researchers and students alike would find this edition a valuable compendium.