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Item An Assessment of Streetscape Infrastructure in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria(Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2018) Abdulraheem, M. O.; Suleiman, A. R.; Alao, R. O.; Alimi, R. K.; Alade, A. K.; Garba, I. O.Rapid rate of urbanization, non-compliance with planning standards and increasing pressure on vehicular transport has precipitated series of problems that have threatened functionality of streetscape infrastructure in Nigeria. Streetscape infrastructure include street lights, street trees & landscape strips, sidewalks, bus shelters, sign posts, drainages and speed limiters amongst others. This study assesses their availability, functionality, condition and desirability in Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and Twenty-six streets were sampled across the three local government areas.310 respondents were sampled while data analysis was done using SPSS version 16 software package. Frequency tables and percentages were used to present the statistics generated. Results revealed that 54% of the entire streetscape infrastructure is considered inadequate. However, most respondents are satisfied with the level of availability of some streetscape infrastructures i.e. street lights, drainages, speed bump sand speed limit signs. 52% of the respondents confirmed that infrastructure such as sidewalks, sit outs; trees & landscape strips, bus shelters and waste cans are not functional. Study concludes that deficiency and poor condition of the streetscape infrastructure predispose pedestrians to dangers of road accidents while creating transport, economic, health and urban management problems. Recommendation is made for adequate provision and efficient management of streetscape infrastructure to achieve satisfactory, functional, safe, aesthetically pleasing vehicular and pedestrian routes. These are basic necessities for sustainability and efficiency of cities in the 21st century.Item Determinants of Ageing Population in Ilorin West L.G.A, Kwara State, Nigeria.(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2016) Orire, I. O.; Abdulraheem, M. O.Abstract. The research examines the various scope of environmental health hazards prevailing in the metropolis. The study aimed therefore to explore the ecological history of the city of Ilorin to identify the social geography of different kinds of health hazards which may be confounded with disease exposures. Of importance also is to examine how health and environmental conditions are connected with poverty in cities and how these conditions have been (or can be) aggravated by the trend of global environmental change. Data used was based on both primary and secondary sources.Simple statistical tools like frequency tables, Percentages, Graphs and Plates were used to analyze the generated data.Item Determinants of Ageing Population in Ilorin West L.G.A, Kwara State, Nigeria.(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2016) Orire, I. O; Abdulraheem, M. O.The study examined the factors determining spatial variations in aging of population in Ilorin west local Government Area of Kwara State. A multi-stage sampling approach was used to collect data from a survey of 210 aged respondents in Ilorin West LGA of kwara state. Factor analysis was used to reduce the dataset as well as determine the variables accounting for spatial variability. Therefore, 14 variables were identified which altogether explained 66.29% of the variance explanation. Multiple and stepwise multiple regression were used to rewrite the model equation with intention to arrive at the best fitted model. This revealed that only 13 variables were actually important in the explanation,and they all contributed 57.4% explanation to the pattern of aging in ilorin west LGA. The most important aging influencing factor in the study area were material support(Mtsp), Health Insurance (Hein), and Marriage(Marr). They each contributes 16.3%,8.5% and 8.0% respectively to the explanation. It is concluded that, spatial variations does exist in factors influencing aging as well as the 60+ population. It's however recommended that, to promote healthy and productive aging in later years of life, there is the need to adopt socio-welfare policies as well as structures preserving our most cherished traditional filial relationships and obligations, whilst also seeing older people as contributors rather than burdens to the society.Item The Impact of Population Growth on Rental Values in Minna, Nigeria.(Faculty of Environmental Design, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria., 2018) Ajayi, M.T.A; Abdulraheem, M. O.; Raheem, W.M.; Olabisi, S.; Adepoju, A.S.; Onyekwere, N.C.This study examined the impact of population growth on rental values in Minna, Niger State from 1999 to 2011. The study employed the use of both primary and secondary source of data collection through sampling techniques. Data on rental value was primarily sourced from registered estate surveyors and valuers in Minna urban, while the secondary data on population growth in Minna was sourced from National Population Commission. The result of rental growth analysis of the four selected areas showed that Maitunbi with a mean figure of 15.38 has better rental growth rate compared with other areas. The result of correlation of between 86.4 and 77.6 showed a strong positive correlation in between population growth and rental growth, and the overall impact of population growth on rental growth is significant. The study concludes that population growth is a basis for increase in demand for accommodation which peradventure increases the rent. Therefore putting population under check by government will affect real estate investors and otherwise, it will favour the investors. Investors in real estate prefer high population growth as it is capable of forcing demand over and above the supply of real estate accommodation. Improvement in housing provision to accommodate the present and future generation is therefore suggested.Item THE INTERPLAY OF POLITICS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT: AN OVERVIEW OF ILORIN METROPOLIS(CENTRE FOR ILORIN STUDIES (CILS) UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, NIGERIA., 2022) Abdulraheem, M. O.Item MAN-ECOSYSTEM IMBALANCE:THE CASE FOR ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION(Faculty of General Studies, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State., 2016) Ajibade, L. T.; Afolayan, O. S.; Abdulraheem, M. O.An ecosystem describes a distinct ecological unit that consists of both the living and non-living elements. When this is able to thrive and support itself without outside influence or assistance, it is termed sustainable ecosystem. In ideal sustainable ecosystems, everything is already provided for life to survive. Modifications to any of the ecosystem driving processes, through human activities, automatically change other processes and thereby lead to ‘ecosystem imbalance’ (EI) upon which this study is premised. To overcome this imbalance, certain mechanisms are required to help the ecosystem cope with changes in other to ensure its sustainability. The study identified ‘Environmental Education’ (EE) for the promotion of environmentally friendly lifestyles, as one of such mechanisms. Achieving sustainability is not merely about a series of technical fixes, about re-designing humanity or re-engineering nature, in our continuing desire to compete in the global economy. Even the best technologies, policies, and regulations will not put society on a sustainable course without a fundamental shift in our thinking and actions, along with extensive engagement of all concerned citizens. The paper observes that if man does not control his interaction with the environment, the imbalances in the ecosystem will continue such that it will not be able to sustain itself. It is to this means that the existing means of providing Environmental Education require a reorientation towards sustainability at the various levels of formal, non-formal, and informal education at all levels of society. This will involve the development of curriculum and enlightening programs capable of changing people’s perception of the value of the natural world and how to change their environmental behaviour. The paper concludes that this effort will create a society that is aware of, and concerned about the environment and its associated problems arising from ecosystem imbalance; and which has the knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivations and commitment to work individually and collectively towards solutions of current problems and prevention of new ones.Item Perspective of Neighbourhood Preference: A study of Ilorin City, Nigeria.(School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria., 2017-12-09) Abdulraheem, M. O.; Olorunfemi, J. F.; Ajibade, L. T.; Agava, Y. H.Previous studies have long-established a strong relationship between neighbourhood and the kind of environment to which and individual has been exposed and life chances available to him. Attributes of neighbourhoods and the experience provided have been found to affect people’s capabilities in terms of their ideas, achievements in life, as well as their socio-economic development. This has made studies on neighbourhood preferences attractive. This paper is an attempt to identify the category of and preference for neighbourhoods by residents in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. Data used were collected through a systematic random sampling of 334 households with the aid of structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was used to analyse and present data. Finding of the study revealed that 38% of the households had preference for the high income residential neighbourhoods irrespective of ethnic background or level of income. That neighbourhood preference is not dependent on socio-economic status or background of individuals but on perception of the attributes of a neighbourhood. However, the study confirmed that the actual ability to reside in the preferred residential zones is highly determined by socio-economic factors such as the level of income. The study recommends recreating the kind of layouts that exist in the high income residential zones in all other neighbourhoods within the city by stakeholders. However, in the course of recreation, government should endeavour to embark on urban renewal projects in the core traditional area housing most of the low income neighbourhoods, though citizens participation must be garnered to ensure that government projects are supported by the ultimate end users.Item The Practice and Challenges of Biomedical Waste Management: A Study of Selected Medical Facilities in Ile-Ife, Osun State.(Published by Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin., 2018-08-05) Ola, A.B.; Bako, A.I.; Abdulraheem, M. O.; Raheem, W. M.; Raheem, W. A.; Adewale, Y. Y.In pursuing their aims of providing treatment and safeguarding the health of the people against illnesses, health-care services inevitably create waste that is hazardous to health and whose management has remained a great challenge due to its highly toxic contents. This paper examines the practice of biomedical waste management in some medical facilities in Ile-Ife with a view to determining the risks associated with the practice. Four medical facilities with some level of sophistication in waste management were purposively selected for study. The type of waste generated was determined by sorting of waste while handheld scale was used to determine the volume of waste generated. Questionnaire was used to obtain information from the waste management and medical staff of the selected medical facilities. Descriptive (frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (Multinomial logistic regression) were used in analysing the data. The study established that the daily per capita waste generation in the medical facilities was 0.51kg. Scrap (Syringes and absorbent paper) (96.7%), infectious (Excreta and dressing swabs) (72.9%) and pathological wastes (Human tissue and body fluid) (57.0%)were the most generated waste while open dumping and pit burial of waste were widely practiced among the medical facilities. Exposure to harmful chemical and radioactive waste (68.8%)and injuries from sharps (52.3%)pose serious health risks not only to the waste managers but health care workers. The paper holds that solutions to the challenges of biomedical waste management practices lie in strict adherence to the global best practices as recommended by the World Health Organisation.