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U. V. Ezenobi ¹, F. J. Amaku ¹, Agbidi ¹, Chioma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Chemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, NG

Abstract

The numerous health benefits associated with Ricinus Communis seeds (Ogiri-okpei) are as a result of the numerous vitamins identified and phytochemical content of Ogiri-okpei.proximate, minerals and vitamin composition of Ricinus Communis were investigated using standard analysis. Result shows that the spices Ricinus Communis seeds contains the following phytochemicals respectively; Phytate4.36±0.06, Tannins 0.64±0.02 , Saponins0.34±0.02, Flavonoid0.13±0.01, Alkaloid 0.84±0.00, Phenol 0.08±0.00, Steroid 0.08±0.00. Other important minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus and iron were present as well as vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, ascorbic acid and vitamin A).

Keywords

Ricinus communis, Phytate, Steroid, Niacin, Thiamin.

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Ikechi Chidi Ekpendu ¹, Ikechi-Ekpendu ², Chioma ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Religious Studies, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, NG
2 Department of Political Science, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, NG

Abstract

Human labour refers to the physical or mental work or services performed by workers to earn wages as to sustain life. Human Labour has achieved a measure of success mainly on material aspect without the corresponding spiritual, moral or redemptive aspect. This has made profit the exclusive norm and ultimate end of economic activity but its dignity is lost. This paper sought to discover the reason for this deviation, and assess the biblical and moral impact of labour in human development. Qualitative method of inquiry was used in this research and it was discovered that there is a misunderstanding of God and His reason for Labour. This has resulted to economic exploitation, hunger, profiteering, business fraud and social injustice. The paper concludes by enjoining all to return to Gods words.

Keywords

Labour, Human, Development, Biblical, Moral.

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