Browsing by Author "Oguntunji, O. I."

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    Pattern and health impact of solid waste management on residents in Atiba local government area of Oyo State
    (Department of Educational Management, University of Ibadan, 2013) Baba, D. A.; Oguntunji, O. I.; Ajadi, M. T.; Gimbason, M. D.; Eric, I. O.
    This paper examined pattern and health impact of solid waste management on residents in Atiba local government area (LGA) of Oyo State. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample population of 300 male and female residents in Atiba LGA, in the study. A structured questionnaire scruitinized by experts in the field of public health and environmental health was used for the study. A reliability value of 0.87 correlation coefficient was obtained with the use of test-retest method. Descriptive research survey was adopted. In all, three research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. Data collected were analyzed by the use of chi-square (x²) statistical method. The result of the study showed that residents of Atiba LGA adopted similar approach in their practicing of waste management. It was also revealed that residents in Atiba LGA expressed different opinions with respect to their understanding of health risks associated with unscientific waste management. Based on these findings, the study recommended that environmental health officers and other health workers should mount regular health education on hazards associated with improper disposal of waste products. It was also recommended that government should legislate against indiscriminate dumping of waste products.
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    Problems and challenges of household food security in Nigeria.
    (Department of Physical and Health Education, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, 2011) Baba, D. A.; Gimbason, D. M.; Oguntunji, O. I.; Adeyemi, T. F.
    This paper reviews problems and challenges of household food security in Nigeria. It examines holistically the concept "household food security" as well as problems facing attainment of viable household food security in Nigeria. The paper also delves into the implications of household food insecurity on nutritional status of people. The paper also x-rayed in detail the challenges of household food security in Nigeria. Based on the findings from the review, it is revealed that household food security can only be achieved if government formulate and implement sustainable policies that will ensure availability of sufficient foods to the people. It has also been revealed that all members of the household should engage in production activities that will lead to surplus food production. The review, therefore recommends that government should geared all efforts towards production of enough foods for the entire population. All members of the families should engage in works that will bring income sufficient for their livelihood.