**Acknowledgements**

We have been inspired by a lot of people in accomplishing this task. We must however declare that for any inaccuracies, be it omission or commission, we am solely responsible.

Our special thanks go to God Almighty for being there for us at all times in every area of our life. We deeply indebted to the management of Taraba State University and our head of department Dr. Adamu, N.N., department guidance and counseling, Taraba State University, who never relented in their efforts to guide us carefully and wisely in the course of conducting this research. Their faith in our abilities to do a good work gave us a special courage to vigorously write this book without relenting. They were always ready to attend to us at all times despite their tight schedules. Their constructive criticisms, commitment, cordiality, cooperation and moral support have made this work a reality.
