Browsing by Author "Bako, A.I."

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    ANALYSIS OF PREFERENCE FOR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD IN ILORIN, NIGERIA
    (West African Built Environment Research, 2017) Adeogun, A.S.; Raheem, W.M.; Shittu, W.O.; Bako, A.I.
    There are hierarchies of residential neighbourhoods in human settlements depending on the quality, space and number of inhabitants among others. These, to a large extent dictate the choice of or preference for neighbourhood by the residents. This study is on the assessment of Residential Neighbourhood Preference of residents in Ilorin metropolis. Data for the study were collected using random sampling method from nine different neighborhoods in the order of low, medium and high residential densities. These are GRA, Adewole Estate, Onikanga axis (Low Density), Kulende, Basin and Fate-Tanke (Medium Density) Gaa-Akanbi, Oloje and Sango (High Density). The study employed primary and secondary data such as the quality of dwelling units in each neighbourhood, which highlights the state of individual houses, the physical structure and the quality of the environment. Also assessed was the accessibility to urban infrastructures. In all, questionnaires were administered on 300 respondents. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics such as chi square, frequency and percentage were used to present results. Also, One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to examine the variation among the preferred facilities in the areas while Likert rating was used on residents’ preference for locational attributes. Preference level by residents across the study area indicated that the most preferred neighbourhoods are GRA, Adewole Estate and Onikanga axis; the fairly preferred are Kulende, Basin and Fate-Tanke while Gaa akanbi, Oloje and Sango are the least preferred neighbourhoods. It also revealed that, residents generally place more emphasis on social settings, proximity to and availability of urban infrastructure, neighbourhood quality and the quality of immediate surroundings, in the selection of their most preferred neighbourhood. The study recommended the execution of appropriate urban renewal strategies by the government in areas fairly and least preferred by residents to engender better habitation and enhance quality life
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    Appraisal of Residential Land Value Determinants in Ibadan South-East Local Government, Nigeria
    (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2016) Bako, A.I.; Ibrahim, R.B.; Raheem, W.M.; Olawoyin, O.R.
    This study evaluates residential land values in Ibadan south east local government. It examines relationship between the determinants of residential land value and the existing value of land in the study area. The study used primary data which were obtained through random sampling techniques of 446 households in the three residential densities of the study area. Descriptive statistics in form of frequencies and percentages were used to assess land value characteristics, while correlations analysis was used to examine residential land value determinant in order to determine their strength of association. Findings from the correlation analysis revealed that the variables that have highest relationship with residential land value are closeness to infrastructure and availability of parking space (r=0.992). This was followed closely by neighbourhood status and size of the plot (r=0.991). Easy accessibility and distance from place of work (r=0.983) are also noted to be of high significance in the determinant of residential land value. They were also found to significant at 99 percent confidence level. Result also show that nearness to CBD and selling price for one plot of land have correlation coefficient (r) of 0.998. This implies that there is very high positive correlation between nearness to CBD and selling price (value) of one plot of land. It is also observed that there is significant relationship between nearness to CBD and price of one plot of land P<0.05=0.000. The study recommends among others the need for planners to consider the determinants of land values in planning for optimum use of land
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    APPRAISAL OF URBANIZATION TRENDS IN ILORIN, NIGERIA
    (Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, 2014) Ibrahim, R.B.; Bako, A.I.; Raheem, W.M.; Abdulyekeen, A.O.
    The rapid urbanization which is common feature of countries of developing nations since the last century has constituted great threat to urban sustainable development. It is against this backdrop that this paper examines the urbanization trends in Ilorin, Nigeria. The data used for the study were obtained from secondary sources. Some of these data include population growth of Ilorin since pre-colonial era, annual population growth, spatial expansion of Ilorin between 1960 and 2010; and Built-up area of Ilorin from 1986-2006. Findings from this study show that the spatial expansion of the study area was propelled by rapid population growth i.e. in 1931 the total population of the town was 100,592, it grew to 208,546 in 1963, while in 1991 Ilorin population was confirmed to be 532,088 by the National Population Commission and it is believed that by the year 2020 the population of Ilorin will reach 3,518,771 based on projection. Moreover with the spate of the growing population, demand for land to build houses was on the increase, thereby causing the physical growth of the study area. For instance the built-up area of study area was 1235.84 Ha in 1960, and in 1980 it was 3170.24Ha and in 2010 the physical built-up area reached 14,306.71Ha. In addition, the study revealed that as the built up area is increasing due to population growth, the land consumption is also increasing, for instance the land consumption rates in hectare of land use was 0.0054 in year 2003 and in year 2012 it has reached 0.0091. The study recommends integrated National programmes for spatial distribution of population and to this effect priority consideration should be given to the preparation of master plan which will make provision for a more equitable system of distribution of development in all areas. This will no doubt address the issue of rapid urbanization and thereby enhance sustainability of the city.
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    HARNESSING SOCIAL MEDIA AS VIABLE PLATFORMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY
    (Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, 2016) Raheem, W.M.; Bako, A.I.; Moyo, U.T.O.; Abdulyekeen, A.O.
    Environmental problem is currently one of the major global challenges of the 21st century. In the past, the three components of the environment- air, soil and water were pure, virgin, undisturbed, uncontaminated and basically most hospitable. Today, the reverse is the case; this is largely due to urbanization and development of science and technology leading to total conquest of the earth by man. The results are soil erosion, flooding, pollution and land degradation among others. In the face of these numerous challenges however, it is discovered that not only the enforcement by government agencies concerned is the problem but also awareness regarding why, when, and how to prevent and manage a particular environmental problem in the immediate environment. The use of social media platforms at getting information regarding the basic requirements and management of the environment closer to as many people as possible is therefore the central theme of this paper. The various platforms of social media as well as their characteristics are discussed, and ways by which social media can accelerate environmental management are suggested to enhance environmental management and attain sustainable development.
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    INDIGENOUS PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
    (Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, 2015) Raheem, W.M.; Bako, A.I.
    Colonialism and pervasive dominance of effects of globalization have robbed Africa of her rich and well cherished traditions. The values, norms and traditions with which traditional societies planned and administered their domains in a peaceful manner have been eroded. While the virtues embedded in these values have fast disappeared, the resultant vices hunt and destroy the modern day socio- economic fabrics and threaten our general existence. This paper therefore explores the traditional practices, norms and values, lessons therein and challenges they face in the contemporary time. The study employed Key Informant Interviews (KII) as method of data collection. Old people who are (embodiments of traditional values and norms) in some selected indigenous rural areas in Oyo state were interviewed. What informed this sample is the traditional knowledge base of the issues being investigated. Content analysis was thereafter used to present the results. Findings showed that plethora of indigenous practices were used in the past to administer economic, socio- cultural, political and environmental issues and had yielded good results. It also revealed that most of these norms and traditional values had been very efficiently used to promote good planning and discourage maladministration. Conversely, the study found out that most of these values, norms and practices were eroded as a result of contact with Colonialism, western civilization and inferiority complex on the part of African people. The paper therefore recommends the revival of traditional norms and values, incorporating same into school curricular. Also, government at all levels should promote the use of indigenous languages since most of these values and norms are housed in the languages.
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    Institutional Constraints on Housing Delivery in Nigeria: The Case of Residential Building Plan Approval Process in Lagos State
    (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., 2017-05) Bako, A.I.
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    Land
    (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2017) Bako, A.I.; Raheem, W.M.; Abdulyekeen, A.O.
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    Potential Impact of Environmental Laws for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: A Case Study
    (University of Ilorin Press, 2018) Bako, A.I.; Raheem, W.M.; Aduloju, O.T.
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    THE PRACTICE AND CHALLENGES OF BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: A study of Selected Medical Facilities in Ile Ife, Osun State
    (Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2018) 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.
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    SELF-RELIANCE AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVE: FOCUS ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONS IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
    (Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin Kwara State Nigeria, 2018) Ola, A.B.; Adewale, Y.Y.; Bako, A.I.; Issa, B.S.
    The observed inadequacy in infrastructural facilities in the rural areas of Nigeria has triggered the formation of community development associations (CDAS) to engage in infrastructural development in their respective communities. The contribution of these (CDAS) to the provision of infrastructural facilities in the rural areas of Ido local government area of Oyo state was examined in this paper. Cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain information from five purposively selected (CDAS) leaders. the study revealed that water projects and road rehabilitation were the major infrastructural projects executed by all (100%) and 60% of the (CDAS) respectively. The (CDAS) secured funds through compulsory levies paid by members (100%), financial assistance from members of the communities in diaspora (40%), philanthropists (40%) and voluntary donations by community members (20%). Infrastructural facilities provided by the associations enjoyed adequate patronage from community members (100%). There was positive perception of the existence and relevance of the (CDAS) in their respective communities by the residents. inadequate funds (60%); lack of financial assistance from government (100%); and non-payment of compulsory levies by some members (40%) were the challenges facing the (CDAS). the paper posits that for any rural infrastructural development efforts of the government to be successful and sustainable, involvement of the rural people (target users) through their (CDAS) is desirable.
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    Self-Reliance and Community Initiative: Focus on Community Development Associations in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State.
    (Published by Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin., 2018-05-17) Ola, A.B.; Adewale, Y.Y.; Bako, A.I.; Issa, B.S.
    The observed inadequacy in infrastructural facilities in the rural areas of Nigeria has triggered the formation of community development associations (CDAS) to engage in infrastructural development in their respective communities. The contribution of these (CDAS) to the provision of infrastructural facilities in the rural areas of Ido local government area of Oyo state was examined in this paper. Cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain information from five purposively selected (CDAS) leaders. the study revealed that water projects and road rehabilitation were the major infrastructural projects executed by all (100%) and 60% of the (CDAS) respectively. The (CDAS) secured funds through compulsory levies paid by members (100%), financial assistance from members of the communities in diaspora (40%), philanthropists (40%) and voluntary donations by community members (20%). Infrastructural facilities provided by the associations enjoyed adequate patronage from community members (100%). There was positive perception of the existence and relevance of the (CDAS) in their respective communities by the residents. inadequate funds (60%); lack of financial assistance from government (100%); and non-payment of compulsory levies by some members (40%) were the challenges facing the (CDAS). the paper posits that for any rural infrastructural development efforts of the government to be successful and sustainable, involvement of the rural people (target users) through their (CDAS) is desirable
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    Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Residential Conditions in Iloorin West LGA: A Case Study of Okelele-Adangba Communities
    (Association of Nigerian Geographers, 2019) Bako, A.I.; Raheem, W.M.; Aduloju, O.T.
    Poverty and unemployment are concentrating in the cities due to the urbanization trend. Housing in developing nations and poor parts of developed countries continues to be of insufficient quality and quantitu to meet increasing demand. However, this research was perceiver with the aim of assessing the residential conditions of Okelele-Adangba community by assessing the infrastructural facilities, housing conditions, sanitary facilities, associated disasters, etc. 119 buildings were sampled through the use of systematic sampling of interval of 5 buildings. The findings show that the study area exhibit evidence of slum that has undeniable impact on the socio-economic activities. However, the regression analysis performed shows that the calculated F value of 22.26 is by far, greater than the F table value of 2.31 at significant level of 0.05 and degree of freedom 5.94, which shows the dependency of housing satisfaction on some principle factors. The research conclude the findings with few recommendations like slum upgrading and economic rejuvenation, provision of infrastructure master plan, as the way forward.
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    Sustainable urban development and compact city concept: Towards an adaptive approach in Nigeria.
    (Published by Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2024-02-05) Ola, A.B.; Raheem, W.M.; Bako, A.I.
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    Sustainable urban development and compact city concept: Towards an adaptive approach in Nigeria.
    (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2023-12-06) Ola, A.B.; Raheem, W.M.; Bako, A.I.
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    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.
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    URBAN AGRICULTURE AND SAFE CITY CONCEPTS – PALPABLE LINKS FOR THE URBAN POOR IN ILORIN, NIGERIA.
    (Faculty of Environmental Sciences University of Ilorin, 2022) Aduloju, O.T.B.; Akinbamijo, O.B.; Bako, A.I.; Anofi, A.O.; Oladimeji, S. B.
    Divers urban populations, including the poor, adduced urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) as essential food sources. Urban agriculture (UA) as a safe city concept is increasingly considered a building block in ensuring safe living and economic prosperity and as a leeway of returning the cities to city dwellers. Arguments favouring safe cities revolve around claims that they are more efficient, inclusive and sustainable. Integration of UA into the safe city concept provides an intervention to quadruplicate issues tied to livelihood, access to resources, knowledge and rights of the urban poor. Based on the preceding premise, this study assesses urban agriculture vis-à-vis strategies and contributions of UA to the livelihoods of the urban poor in Ilorin, with a view to enhancing a safe city. The study employed data from primary and secondary data sources for the methodology. Also, questionnaire administration, interview guide, personal observation and GPS all sufficed for the data instrumentation. Therefore, this study identified 11 areas within the Ilorin metropolis where UA is profoundly and widely practised. All these amounted to (144) UA sites surveyed. Descriptive analysis was employed to show charts and tables. Key findings revealed that nearly 15Ha of land was committed to UA in the Ilorin metropolis and spatial analysis through Average Nearest Neighbour Analysis (ANNA) revealed that UA sites were clustered and not randomly distributed. Also, the UA industry efficiently employs close to 902 persons annually and has raised the real income of almost 50% of poor people in Ilorin. The study concludes that city managers embrace broader responsibility by developing new ways of incorporating new UA functions in the urban planning system that would guarantee a safe city.