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Item Assessment of Solid Waste Management in Selected Markets in Ilorin, Nigeria in Planning and Management of Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Nigeria(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, 2020) OLA, A.B; Raheem, W.A; Raheem, W.M; Ibrahim RidwanAchieving healthy urban environment in Nigeria entails effective management of market wastes. This study was undertaken to examine effectiveness of solid waste management in market places in Ilorin, Kwara State. A total of five markets spread among the three Local Government Areas of the city were selected for study. A structured questionnaire, containing information on the nature of wastes generated in the markets, means of storing waste, frequency of waste disposal, perceived efficiency of the Kwara State Waste Management Authority among others was used to obtain information from 194 market traders systematically selected from the five markets. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentages) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation) were used in analyzing the data obtained. The study revealed that paper (34.7%) and vegetable (29.8%) constituted the dominant wastes in the markets, plastic basket (45.3%) and paper cartons (30%) were the dominant waste storage containers used by the traders, majority (75.4%) of the traders emptied their wastes into the public stationary containers provided in the markets, Kwara State Waste Management Authority was solely responsible for waste collection in the markets and collection was carried out every couple of days (53.1%) mostly in the evening (49.8%). The performance of the Authority was found to be relatively satisfactory (54.3%). It was established through Pearson correlation analysis that there was significant relationship between traders’ income status and the choice of waste receptacle. The wastes evacuated from the markets are carelessly disposed in the only dumpsite maintained by the Authority. Adopting a more hygienic and environmental friendly waste disposal facilities such as sanitary landfills is recommended.Item Spatial Distribution and Perceived Environmental Health Impacts of Petrol Filling Stations in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria(KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2020-03) OLANREWAJU, S.O; RAHEEM, W.A; OLA, A.B; IGE, V.AThe environmental health risks associated with petrol filling stations (PFSs) requires maximum compliance with planning standards in siting them. However, people’s awareness of the effects of PFSs on health and environment is germane to achieving efficient urban environmental health. This study, therefore, examined the spatial distribution of PFSs and the people’s perception of the health and environmental implications of PFSs in Ede, a traditional city in Nigeria. Cross sectional survey design and simple random sampling technique were used for data collection. A structured questionnaire was used in collecting information from the residents. GPS was used in obtaining the coordinates of the PFSs while speedometer was used in determining the distance of the PFSs to each other and residential land use. Fifteen PFSs were identified and sampled in the entire township. The information was obtained from the managers of the PFSs through questionnaire. Also, a total of 150 pretested structured questionnaires were administered to randomly selected residents of adjoining neighbourhoods to the PFSs. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentages) was used to obtain the residents’ perception of the effects of PFSs on the environment and human health. ARCGIS 10.2 and Nearest Neighbour Analysis were used to establish the spatial distribution of PFSs. The people’s perception of the PFSs effects was low. With the nearest neighbour index of 0.71, the PFSs were linearly clustered along the major roads that dissect the town. There was less compliance to planning standards by majority of the PFSs. Embarking on awareness programme among the residents and enforcement of planning standards in sitting PFSs and other land uses will go a long way in addressing the problems of low perception and non compliance with planning standards.