Browsing by Author "Olowosulu, A. T."

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    Awareness of Highway Code Among Commercial Motorcyclists in Samaru, Nigeria
    (Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Kaduna, Nigeria, 2013) Arosanyin, G. T.; Olowosulu, A. T.; Oyeyemi, G. M.
    This paper examines Highway Code awareness among commercial motorcyclists in Nigeria. The study uses data generated from commercial motorcycle operators in Samaru, Zaria in Nigeria and; employed the logistic regression model to evaluate Highway Code awareness. It was found that about 41% of the operators are not aware of the existence of the booklet containing the Highway Code. The odds of Highway Code awareness increased with licence holding and experience but decrease with union membership and crash involvement. The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and Vehicle Licensing Office should enforce the requirements of theory and practical tests often based on the Highway Code to increase awareness and; organized seminars and training for the operators in partnership with the Motorcycle Union using the local language.
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    Compliance with Road Safety Regulations among Commercial Motorcyclists in Nigeria
    (Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture., 2012) Arosanyin, G. T.; Olowosulu, A. T.; Oyeyemi, G. M.
    Motorcycles account for one out of every four vehicles involved in crashes in Nigeria. The basic question has always been that do these motorcyclists comply with basic requisite safety rules? This paper therefore examined the level of compliance with some basic road traffic regulations among commercial motorcyclists commonly called Okada riders. The data for the analysis were collected from 334 commercial motorcyclists from Samaru-Zaria in Northern Nigeria through structured questionnaire triangulated with observation and inspection. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and phi- coefficient. The study found total (100%) compliance with minimum age limit, number plate registration and motorcycle engine capacity but found 64, 16 and 45 per cent compliance rate with driver license, crash helmet usage and legal passenger permissive respectively. The phi coefficients reveal that there is no single factor that has all-through association with license holding, helmet usage and Highway Code awareness. Union membership has negative association with two of the cases, which confirms the antiregulation compliance posture of the okada union in the study area. The paper recommends the overhauling of the driver licensing system; enforcement of road traffic rules to enhance compliance and enactment of state traffic regulations to reinforce the national regulations.
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    Employment Generation and Earnings in the Informal Transport Sector in Nigeria.
    (Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture, 2011) Arosanyin, G. T.; Olowosulu, A. T.; OYEYEMI, G. M.
    Unemployment and poverty are two of the challenges facing the Nigerian economy. Most urban semi and unskilled labour have found solace in the informal sector particularly informal transport. This paper examines employment generation and determinants of earnings in the informal transport sector in Nigeria using a case study. An adapted Mincerian equation and logistic models were used as tools of analysis. It was found that the informal sector is a source of employment for 21.7 per cent of jobless people; and 72.3 per cent of those who switched jobs from an informal activity to transport business. Household size, experience and operating hours were found to be significant determinants of earnings. The probability that a motorcyclist would earn at least the informal average in the Okada business when the operator has a driver license, owns the motorcycle, works on full time basis and also a member of the okada union is 0.8018, which is higher than that of an operator with the reverse attributes at 0.2849. The probability of earning at least the industry average by an educated operator was found to be higher than less educated operators. Employment and earnings can be improved upon in this sector if the government regulates its operations and segregate traffic.
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    An Evaluation of Savings Culture among Commercial Motorcyclists in Nigeria: A Case Study.
    (University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2013) Arosanyin, G. T.; Olowosulu, A. T.; Oyeyemi, G. M.; Mobolaji, H. I.
    This is an empirical study that examined the savings culture among commercial motorcyclists in Nigeria using data from a University setting in Northern Nigeria. The study employs both stepwise regression method and binary response as estimation techniques. It was found that over 80% of the operators actually saved during the study period. However 70% of the operators saved outside the formal banking system, indicating possibility of financial exclusion. Savings was also found to be positively related to earnings but inversely related to age. A full time operator as odds of savings 8.594 times as part time operator. The study concludes that more regulatory framework that enhances earning capacity of the operators would also enhance savings among them.
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    An Examination of some safety issues among commercial motorcyclists in Nigeria. A Case study
    (Taylor and Francis, 2012) Arosanyin, G. T.; Olowosulu, A. T.; Oyeyemi, G. M.
    The reduction of road crashes and injuries among motorcyclists in Nigeria requires a system inquiry into some safety issues at pre-crash, crash and post-crash stages to guide action plans. This paper examines safety issues such as age restriction, motorcycle engine capacity, highway code awareness, licence holding, helmet usage, crash involvement, rescue and payment for treatment among commercial motorcyclists. The primary data derived from a structured questionnaire administered to 334 commercial motorcyclists in Samaru, Zaria were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression technique. There was total compliance with age restriction and motorcycle engine capacity. About 41.8% of the operators were not aware of the existence of the highway code. The odds of licence holding increased with highway code awareness, education with above senior secondary as the reference category and earnings. The odds of crash involvement decreased with highway code awareness, earnings and mode of operation. About 84% of the motorcyclists did not use crash helmet, in spite of being aware of the benefit, and 65.4% of motorcycle crashes was found to be with other road users. The promotion of safety among motorcyclists therefore requires strict traffic law enforcement and modification of road design to segregate traffic and protect pedestrians.