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    ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CRISIS ON RESIDENTIAL MOBILITY IN JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, PLATEAU STATE
    (DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2016-11-21) Nanribhet, Benson Bakle
    One of the challenges facing Nigeria today is the problem of ethno-religious crisis. This has created a lot of problems in the country, because of the number of lives and properties that have been lost. The aim of the study is to assess the Effects of Ethno-Religious Crisis on Residential Mobility in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. The data for the study were obtained through questionnaire administered to 335 sampled wards: Jenta Adamu, Tudun Wada, Naraguta B, and Jenta Apata of Jos North Local Government Area. Data obtained during the field exercise are presented and analyzed using tables, graphs and percentage. Findings of the study revealed that many factors were responsible for the crisis but the major ones include: religious differences, unemployment, illiteracy, and political interest. As a result of re-location of large number of people, the cost of housing has increased. Most people who use to live in rented houses now own their personal homes. The study concluded that the changes in settlement has brought about population increase, which has led to increased crime rate, pressure on the available social amenities, environmental pollution, outbreak of diseases and poor housing arrangements. It was recommended that there is need for Government to create an enabling environment for job placements in order to reduce the level of unemployment, and poverty which are twin evils providing breeding grounds for discontent, frustration and recourse to violence at the slightest provocation. There should be systematic campaigns or awareness to educate all citizens to accept the realities of the pluralistic nature of the state, for peaceful co-existence regardless of differences of religion or creed. Government needs to be more open, pro-active and sincere in managing information than giving opportunities to rumor which people spread around. Adequate environmental sanitation policies should be put in place to reduce the rate of environmental pollution, and improper waste disposal. Adequate housing plans and policies should be enforced to ensure that houses are built in line with the policies in place.
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    COMMUNITY PERCEPTION ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SERVICES OF SAVANNAH SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED NUMAN IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
    (2018-06-20) Damian, Cyril MUsa
    The definition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by Kotler and Lee (2005) guided the research work. It sees CSR as open and transparent business practices that are based on ways that honors ethical values and respect people, communities, and their natural environment. The study examined the understanding by Numan community in Adamawa State, Nigeria on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) services by Savannah Sugar Company Limited (SSCL). Data was sourced through the administration of questionnaire and Key Informant Interview (KII). Systematic sampling technique was used to select 124 respondents in five purposively selected communities namely; Lamurde, Gyawana, Opalo, Zangun and Imburu. The data was analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and likert scale. The finding revealed that the services received from Savannah Sugar Company Limited were insufficient as reported by 56.50% of the sampled respondents. The community perceived CSR services as useful in society and community as supported by 59.5% of the sampled respondents. Respondents perceived that the best approach of CSR services concerning health and safety measures and emergency systems were inadequate as supported by 44.5% of respondents. A significantly positive and strong relationship of r = 0.981, p < .05 was found to exist between community support dimension of CSR services and the community perception about community support dimension. Significantly positive and strong relationship of r = 0.904, p < .05 was found between environmental support dimension of CSR services and community perception about environmental support dimension. The study also revealed a significantly positive and strong relationship of r = 0.934, p < .05 between „community support dimensions‟ of CSR services and community perception on the best approach about community support dimension. There was also a significant strong and positively strong relationship of (r = 0.987, p < .05) between environmental support dimension of CSR services and community perception about the best approach about environmental support dimension. The study concluded that the results reinforced the theory which states that when organizations provide more useful information and share with the public either by having the people concerned visiting the community regularly and engaging with the local communities in a participatory manner, these results in greater productivity and better relationship with host communities. It therefore recommended that Savannah Sugar Company Limited (SSCL) must treat CSR as an important business strategy as it is increasingly seen as important for business today. Also, the corporate top management of SSCL must support CSR activities through intense and long term commitment with social awareness and caring mentality
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    ASSESSMENT OF TRACE METALS CONCENTRATION IN TAILINGS, SOILS AND WATER IN UDEGEN-MBEKI AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA.
    (2018-06-05) Hamza, Jibril Ibn
    In most mining areas, Soils, Water and Vegetation are usually contaminated by high concentration of potentially harmful trace metals. In this study, the trace metals: Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr) and Arsenic (As) were investigated in Tailings, Soils, Surface water and Subsurface water with the view of establishing the pollution potentialities of these trace metals in the media. The analytical technique reveals that (Pb,Zn,Fe,Cu,Cd) were above mean concentration in tailings, soil and surface water sampled around Udegen-Mbeki mining area about 3km away from the Chief palace. Based on this study, Udegen-Mbeki mining area can be classified as the most polluted area compared to Udegen-Mbeki centre, Odu and Odemu. Numerous tailings reworking process around the area are most likely reasons for elevated concentrations of trace metals in the area. Subsurface water and surface water indicates Pb with 0.48 and 0.19 mean concentration (ppm) respectively were above NSDWQ standard permissible limit of 0.01 (ppm) for suitable drinking water, these may be attributed to leaching process of tailings landfill. However, OSD1 Pb concentration (ppm) of 0.0013 reveals that Odemu dam Pb content falls within for permissible limit of NSDWQ standards hence suitable for human consumption. Generally, the finding reveals that, the subsurface water are more concentrated in Pb content in contrast to surface water. Therefore, there is an urgent need for water chemical analysis for any Well and Borehole constructed within the study area to ascertain the water quality with respect to trace metal Lead(Pb) content are within acceptable levels or proffer suitable treatment that would arrest the contamination for Human and Livestock consumption to safeguard both Environmental health and Public health
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    TOWARDS PROMOTING COMMUNITY-BASED FOREST MANAGEMENT IN THE SUDAN/SAHEL ECOLOGICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA
    (Department of Geography, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2007-03-01) Ayuba, H.K.
    Past forest policies and legislation in Nigeria have neglected the role of communities in the development of community forestry. This has led to forest degradation in most of the forest reserves as local people illegally exploit forest products and engage in farming in and around the forest reserves. However, in recent years, community-based forest management (CBFM) has emerged as one of the major responses to the problems caused by widespread loss of frees and forest cover. Its aim is to help local people solve their own fuelwood supply problems, meet their own non-timber forest products ’ needs, and preserve the environment in which they live.
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    ASSESSMENT OF MEN’S ROLE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NASARAWA STATE
    (department of environmental management naserawa state university keffi, 2017-10-17) Emiyarei, Sandra, Sobere
    In recognition of men’s influence on family life decision and action, and the family planning needs of men, family planning programs are encouraged to involve men. The role of men in such matters is of great importance because decision-makers in vast majority of the Nigerian families are males. Their awareness and knowledge are essential prerequisites for taking correct decision at the right time. Therefore, the study was conducted in keffi Local Government Area to assess men’s role, attitude and perception towards family planning. Community based study was conducted in 10 neighbourhood using systematic random sampling to select the study area. Structured questionnaires was used to collect information from people involving 70% of males respondents. A total of 185 questionnaires were distributed, results were presented in the form of frequency tables, percentages, charts and chi-square analysis. Age range was between 15 and 41 (+) years. The findings reveals that more than half of the respondents have primary and secondary education, followed by OND/NCE and adult literacy respectively. A greater proportion of the respondents were applicant and business highest income level ranging between 26,000 – 35,000, inspite of high knowledge of family planning, only 114 out of 185 respondents are currently practicing it. Ever use of family planning by respondents was slightly higher than current use, with high attitude towards contraceptives pills and condoms frequently used methods among respondents. The chi square analysis (X2) = 81.36 revealed a significant association between educational attainment and knowledge of family planning, age, religion, income having statistically significant relationship with perception towards family planning.
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    DESERTIFICATION AND SUSTAINABLE UTILISATION OF NATURAL FOREST RESOURCES IN BORNO STATE
    (Department of Geography, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2002-03-12) Ayuba, H.K.; Daura, M.M.; Ijere, J.A.; Maryah, U.M.; Msheliza, Deborah S.
    The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) defines desertification as:"land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry subhumid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities (United Nations, 1994). Furthermore, UNCCD defines land degradation as a: "reduction or loss, in arid, semi-arid, and dry subhumid areas, of the biological or economic productivity and complexity of rain fed cropland, irrigated cropland, or range, pasture, forest and woodlands resulting from land uses or from a process or combination of processes, arising from human activities and habitation patterns, such as soil erosion, deterioration of the physical, chemical, and biological or economic properties of soil; and long-term loss of natural vegetation" (United Nations,1994). Desertification, if not controlled, could convert an erstwhile fertile and productive land into an infertile and unproductive one, with devastating socio-economic and political consequences for both the local and international communities.
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    CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN AFRICA: ITS IMPLICATIONS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROSPECTS FOR FARMERS IN THE SUB-SAHELIAN AGRO-ECOLOGICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA
    (Department of Geography, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2007-10-01) Ayuba, H.K.
    Climate change is a phenomenon whose effects and impacts would affect peoples and nations differently. Nigeria and its people are expected to be most affected by the impacts of climate change, through sea level rise along its coastline, intensified desertification,erosion, flood disasters, and general land degradation. Northern Nigeria is one of the most threatened land areas to climate change in the country. The region lies largely within the semi-arid zone, which is recognized as a dynamic ecosystem as a result of highly variable and unpredictable rainfall, seasonal fires, high temperatures, overgrazing and other anthropogenic influences. In addition, poverty, increasing population growth and the poor resource endowment makes it difficult to find solutions to these problems without comprehensive policy changes and public enlightenment. Some of these environmental problems are highly interactive and interlinked with health, water supply, nutrition, poverty, unemployment, and poor agricultural productivity. The resulting decline in agricultural productivity from increased droughts and desertification will further raise the vulnerability of the region to climate change.
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    IMPACT OF VEHICULAR EMISSION TO AIR QUALITY IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT) ABUJA, NIGERIA
    (Department of Geography Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2018-10-04) Chigoziem, Ugwuanya Bonaventure
    This project report presents the results of the investigation of vehicular emission in selected roads leading into the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Three areas MP’A\ MP’B\ and MP’C’ were considered with sampling points (SP1 - SP13) in each sampling location, observations were carried out at a safe distance away from the edge of the road in downwind direction, the Ground Positioning System (GPS) of the locations were taken. Priority parameters such as: Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO) was monitored. Noise level and Ambient Temperature were monitored as well as traffic count at the sampling points. The mean daily levels of pollutants SO2, NO2, CO, measured were found to be ranged between 1.3 - 1.65ppm, 0.12 - O.Mppm and 1.71 - 10.57ppm for Keffi - Abuja road, Suleja - Kubwa road 1.22 - 1.75ppm, 0.11 - O.Mppm, and 1.24 -3.13ppm, City Gate - Airport road 1.33 - 1.73ppm, 0.11 - O.Mppm and 1.21 - 3.09ppm respectively. With the exception of Guzape road (the control station) mean pollutants levels was found to be ranged between 0.67 - 0.97ppm, 0.02-0.07ppm, and 1.00 - 1.04ppm for SO2, NO2, and CO respectively. Average noise level measured was 70dB while Ambient temperature was 30°C. All the monitored air pollutants when compared with USEPA Air Quality Index (AQI) were in the range - SO2 from very poor to poor, NOx- from very poor to poor, and CO from poor to moderate and moderate to poor in different locations. The overall comparison of data for different sections show that concentration of pollutants is higher than USEPA AQI and the National Standard at all the three areas MP’A’, MP’B’, and MP’C’ due to volume of traffic. This shows that the air quality is very poor and it implies that motor vehicle emission in the FCT are not within the safe limits, and that motor traffic-related pollution in the FCT is a potential hazard to the environment and human health.
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    ASSESSMENT OF WEATHER EFFECTS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF RESIDENTS IN JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE
    (Department of Geography Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2018-10-03) Mohammed, Ugonoh Umar
    Since man and his activities are under the vagaries of weather and climate, this project is therefore designed to critically assess the effects of weather on the activities of residents in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Data of temperature and rainfall were collected from Nigeria Meteorological Station, Jos, data on human activities and monthly sales record (Ice cream, soft drinks, and water; transportation; building/construction; recreation; departmental stores and newspaper) between the period of 2010-2017 were collected using questionnaires. The data were analysed using time series analysis, Pearson product moment correlation analysis, and extreme variability index. The results show the effect of the temperature on the socio-economic activities of people in Jos North L.G.A. was categorize base on income and there is fluctuation in sales of all the commodities from month to month in line with the varying weather elements. It was discovered that during the rainy season sales of perishables was the highest having 49.3% (194), followed by package drinks/water 13.8% (55), clothing 10.0% (40), transportation 9.8% (39), building materials 7.3% (29), non-perishable items have 5.5% (22) and recreational activities 5.3 % (21). Apart from the impact of weather and climate there is sharp increase in sales in virtually all the commercial activities in the months of December and April due to Yuletide and Easter festivities. For these reasons it is therefore recommended among others that entrepreneurs and traders should seek for, and adhere to weather forecast and predictions (especially the long-term forecasts) to avoid unnecessary damages and lost occasioned by adverse weather.
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    EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY POLICY IN SOLID WASTE BEVERAGES, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA MANAGEMENT OF FOOD AND
    (Department of Enviromental Management , Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2018-09-04) Hassan, Anna Gwary
    Lagos State is plagued with the problem of poor solid waste management. Existing solid waste management mechanisms could not address the need to entrench the concept of Zero waste and eco-friendliness into production. More so, waste management was left entirely in the hands of the consumer, waste collectors and government waste management Agencies. This study ‘Evaluating the Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility Policy in Solid Waste Management of Food and Beverages in Lagos State, Nigeria, was chosen to help solve the problem of poor solid waste management in Nigeria. A total of three research questions were raised. As such, a two-sectioned Likert-scale questionnaire was administered to reflect the research objectives. A sample of 398 was selected using the Yamane Formula and was administered using the purposive sampling method to the sector’s value chain such as producers, importers, recyclers, scavengers and the Product Responsibility Organization amongst others. Data generated was tested using percentages. Result of the analysis revealed stakeholders were yet to comply sufficiently with the provisions of the Policy Guidelines because of the constraints of insufficient knowledge, data and awareness to drive the process. However, results also indicated that the Policy had a good chance to succeed due to its Public Private Partnership status and that stakeholders conceded to the requirement to re-design their products to reflect *'' eco-friendliness. The study concluded with the recommendation that the Regulator would need to set time lines to prompt key players in the Food & Beverage sector to implement the programme and commence aggressive sensitization programmes which would take the policy to enviable levels. -
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    AN APPRAISAL OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN MASAKA AREA OF KARU L.G.A, NASARAWA STATE
    (Department of Geogeraphy, Nasarawa State University, keffi., 2017-12-03) Saheed, Matti-Balogun O.
    This study Examines Solid Waste Management in Masaka, Karu EGA Nasarawa state. One hundred and twenty (120) Questionnaires were administered to the public and Nasarawa State 1 Environmental Protection Agencies (NASEPA). There are two method of data collection; primary sources of data collection in this research were derived from observation, interview land questionnaires. Administered to household in the study area. Secondary source of data j collection which includes, Journals, textbooks, magazine, internet and information on i 1 activities of Karu area planning Development Authorities (KAPDA) will be collected from Nasarawa Urban Development Board (NUDB) in terms of waste management in the study [area. The results obtained where tabulated an d by the use of simple descriptive statistics \ which are percentage bias, they were then discussed. (At the end, the results of the analysis j have shown that there is no effective solid waste management practice in Masaka, Karu L.G.A. Nasarawa State. This can be attributed to the fact that, designated dumping sites are located faraway from refuse generated points and are fewer in number, white some areas there are , no dumping sites. In addition most of the available facilities for waste evacuation by agency \ condemned are in bad condition; couple with the problem of inadequate staff strength and I finance. For sure, the poor pattern of wastes management observed for study area constitutes 1 both potential health hazard and nuisance to the environment. To address this menace, effective wastes management strategies such as: The enlightenment of inhabitants on the need of clean and healthy environment Allocation of more designated dumping site and regular waste collection. Adequate funding should be provided. Waste recycling should be encouraged Privatization of refuse collection, management and disposal will also , ensure efficient management of refuse.
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    IMPACTS OF URBANIZATION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND USE IN GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL ABUJA, NIGERIA
    (Department of Geography, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2017-11-12) Paul, Patience Flora
    This work was to examine the consequences of Urbanization on Agricultural Land Use in Gwagwalada Area Council Abuja, Nigeria. Data for the study was obtained through administration of questionnaires, 150 respondents were administered, personal interview and field observation in the study area. The results obtained were quantified in percentage; the final result shows that agricultural land use in Gwagwalada is not only affected by rapid urbanization, but also by the level of soil fertility type of relief, labor and distances. Urbanization positively affects people's lives in Gwagwalada especially in terms of civilization and innovation. Some recommendations have been made todays tackling the negative effect of Agricultural land use changes in the area. An urban center is an agglomeration of people that are organized around non-agricultural activities and urban growth is the rate of growth of urban population. While urbanization is defined as the agglomeration of people in relatively large number at a particular spot of the earth surface. Urbanization in Nigeria and other developing countries have been very alarming over the past 10 years. This is as a result high rate of rural urban drift which has resulted to various problems like unemployment, poverty, flood, squatter settlements, pollution (Land, Air, Noise, Water and visual), slums over population , traffic congestion, crimes and food insecurity, in terms of infrastructural facilities, services, social amenities and heterogeneity economic activities in favor of urban centers. The attempt of this project is to examine the existing challenges and predict, future challenges or urbanization and urban growth in Nigeria, while measures to greatly minimize the challenges as suggested in order to ensure sustainable development in both the Nigerian urban centers and rural areas.
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    EFFECTS OF RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE VARIATION ON CASSAVA YIELD IN OWERRI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, IMO STATE, NIGERIA
    (Department of Geography, Faculty Of Environmentals Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2019-05-14) Okoroha, Syndey Uchenna
    The agricultural sector plays a critical role in the economic growth of Nigeria; it contributes to about 30 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs over 40 percent of total population. The agricultural sector however depends largely on climatic variables and is highly sensitive to climatic variability such as a change in rainfall and temperature. These changes can potentially compromise agricultural production thereby have negative impact on rural economy, food security, trade balance and foreign exchange earnings. It is therefore imperative to understand the effects of the variation of rainfall and temperature on agricultural output in a given environment, to which this study has contributed by way of analyzing the effects of rainfall and temperature variation on cassava yield in Owerri-norlh Local Government area of Imo State. The study employed an expos facto research design and utilized secondary data on respective variables from the Evaluation Unit (PM. E.D) Planning Department; Imo A.D.P HORS Owerri for the period between 1995 and 2011. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the analysis of data. The findings of the study show an increasing trend in average temperature with a level of variation at 46 percent, while rainfall had an almost constant trend with a 0.03 percent level of variation. Cassava yield had an increasing trend, with a 16 percent level of variation over the period under study. It was discovered that 27 percent (r2 = 0.269) of the variation in cassava yield is explained my variation in rainfall and temperature. Rainfall had a negative influence on cassava yield with a coefficient value of -0.002, while temperature has a positive influence on cassava yield with a coefficient value of 1.301. The correlation result indicate a significant moderate positive linear relation between temperature and cassava output (r = 0.508) and a weak negative linear relationship between rainfall and cassava yield in the study area (r — -0.036). The study thus recommends that climate change mitigation and adaptive measures should be adopted. These include use of resistant varieties, drought tolerant species, farmers should be trained and equipped with weather forecast information to forestall hunger and food insecurity situation in the slate.
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    EVALUATION OF ROAD PERFORMANCE CONDITION IN FCT ABUJA
    (DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-02-09) Olumide, Oluwatoyin Misiturat
    This study is an investigation of the effect of rainwater and its permeation (geotechnical engineering properties) through the later it e soil of subgrade and- base—soils used in the construction of road in Kejfi Local Government Area. Soil sample were collected with the aid of the tools; digger, tape, soil color chart, sieve and trowel from the borrow pit in Panda Development Area in Nasarawa state; the samples were subjected to the following laboratory tests; Particle (grain) size analysis, A tier berg limit test, Compaction test, California bearing ratio (CBR) test and Specific gravity test. Analysis of the grain size curve shows that soil sample A is well graded with coarse grained. The plasticity and shrincages indicate low plasticity of 19. 14%. As the water content increases, its effect becomes progressively easier that disturbed the soil structure and dried density achieved with a working comparative effort increases. The soil exhibits moderate swelling potentials with plasticity index of 12.60 with 90% consolidation in 50.5 minutes. The use of soil as road construction materials should however, be used with caution in the study area. The summary of the pavement condition result shows that; roads were generally moderate to poor and showed sign of fatigue cracking and patched areas and numerous. The study recommended that appropriate methods of improving the engineering properties of non-suitable laterile should be adopted.
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    SLUM PREVENTION STARATEGIES IN MASAKA, KARU L.G.A OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
    (DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2017-11-03) Hashim, Abdullahi
    This project titled “Slum Prevention Strategies in Masaka, Karu local Government Area, Nasarawa State Nigeria” is a five chapter project study to examines the prevention strategies of slum in the study area. Essentially, slum has become one of the topical issues in our urban cities today in Nigeria. The aim and objective is to examine the effects of slum and examine the prevention mode of the slum. Data were gathered from secondary materials and the result proves that Slum have negative effect in our environment. However the research recommends that government should initiate and support rural development programmes that will not only provide adequate social amenities but also employment opportunity in rural area.
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    AN ASSESSMENT OF SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT IN KAFANCHAN, KADUNA STATE
    (DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, BEING AN M.SC DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2017-09-06) Baba, Esther
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    ENVIRONMENTAL HARZARD): ASSESSING RISK AND REDUCING DISASTER
    (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE .NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI., 2018-10-03) Adefunke, Adeyemo
    The study provided an Assessment of Environmental I hazard, the risk and possible solutions to reducing this disaster. The case study for this research was Niger Delta and it was discovered that oil spill and gas flare was common to the people of the Niger Delta region. An assessment of the effect of gas flare and oil spill which lead to environmental degradation was also carried out. It also discovered that the government has a vital role to play in prevention and management of environmental risk
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    EFFECT OF RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE VARIABILITY ON CEREAL CROPS YIELD IN KOKONA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
    (DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-04-03) Lawrence, Ayih
    Agriculture is a critical part of the economy of most developing countries and is dependent on climate. The study was carried out to examine the effects of rainfall and temperature variability on selected cereal crop yields in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study made use of rainfall and temperature data to examine how the variables affects the yield and output of maize, sorghum and millet. Questionnaire was used to elicit information on the perception of farmers on the effects of climate variability on crop yield. Rainfall and temperature data four decades (1978- 2018) was obtained from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Abuja. The annual yields for sorghum, maize and millet from 2007 to 2017 was obtained from National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services and Nasarawa State University, Faculty of Agriculture, Lafia campus. Trend analysis was used analyze rainfall and temperature data while simple descriptive statistics was used to analyze the questionnaire data. The results show that the highest rainfall (1349 mm) was recorded in 1985 followed by 2005(1266mm), 1998(1239mm) and 2014(1220mm) while the lowest rainfall (686mm) was recorded in 1990. The lowest maximum temperature (30.8°C) was recorded in 1996 while the highest minimum temperature (20.1°C) was recorded in 2017. The highest mean temperature (27.3°C) occurred in year 2013.Annual rainfall recorded the highest value of 1349 mm and lowest value of 686 mm. All the climatic elements recorded some level of variability. The mean yield of maize, millet and sorghum are; 2.311, 0.260 and 0.216, respectively. About 28.9% of the variation in the annual yield of maize can be accounted for by the annual rainfall and mean temperature (R2= 0.289) while about 45.2% of the variation in the annual yield of millet can be accounted for by the annual rainfall and mean temperature (R2= 0.452). For maize, about 24.2% of the variation in the annual yield of millet can be accounted for by the annual rainfall and mean temperature (R2 =0.242). Most(79.4%) of the respondents have notice changes in onset of rainfall and the type of change is rainfall starts late and ends early(89.5%). Also, majority (81.6%) indicated that there is a change in rainfall pattern (81.6%) and climate change affects agricultural yield reflecting in decrease in agricultural yield (50.4%). The study concluded that maize, sorghum and millet yield is influenced by rainfall and temperature. Climate forecasting devices should be provided in various meteorological stations and the information should made available to farmer for proper and effective adaptation purposes.
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    ASSESSMENT OF GASEOUS EMISSION AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS IN GWAGWALADA ABUJA, NIGERIA.
    (DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2018-12-03) Suleiman, Onukoko Kabir
    This study is an assessment of gaseous emission and its potential implications in Gwagwalada environment, Abuja Nigeria. Data were generated from majorly primary sources through Air Quality Meter and questionnaire administrations and the meteorological station. A total of 121 respondents were drawn from the six sample points considered as the high activity areas in the town through a random sampling techniques. The data were analyzed using the mean averages and percentages. While the perception of the respondents indicated a very dilapidated scenario of gaseous emissions, the air quality meter however indicated the ambient state of the study area was fine as the records were below WHO/FEPA limits. The afternoon (77.7%) and dry seasons (83.5%) however suffered more gaseous emissions, the generating plants (100%) and transport vehicles (58.7%) were discovered to be the major causes. A little effect was indicated by 53.7%respondents who said gaseous emissions affected their academic performance. It therefore call for cautioned as a way of recommendation that these fears nurtured by the respondents should not be ignored by government and planning agents, as sooner or later the increasing human and industrial activities will definitely attain a proportion where by the effects of the increase gaseous emissions may become devastating
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    QUALITY ANALYSIS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT IN WUPA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ABUJA, NIGERIA
    (DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2017-11-11) Onyayi, Stella Aboh
    The Bacteriology and physic-chemical assessment of wastewater from WUPA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Abuja was carried out. Sixty wastewater samples were collected from four different locations of the plant. These water samples were also analyzed for the presence of bacteria organisms. The physic-chemical parameters (PH, Conductivity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solid, dissolved oxygen, etc.) were evaluated. The findings of the result showed that all samples collected from the entrance point (influent) were contaminated with bacteria (100%) whereas, in exist points (effluent) a percentage of 10% was found, but at the downstream 30 meter from the exit point, the rare of bacterial contamination further reduced. The bacterial species were isolated namely Escherichia coli, Streptococcus spp., etc. The result of the study indicated that all the parameters tested showed conformity to the W.H.O., NSDWQ and NESREA standards.