Browsing by Author "Orire, Ismaila Oloyede"

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    Climate Change and Human Health: Migration as Adaptation
    (Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Ilorin - Nigeria, 2011) Orire, Ismaila Oloyede
    Increased anthropogenic activities have contributed to the high increase in the rate of gaseous emissions into the atmosphere. The rapid increase in world population has been a major factor. The current world population which has skyrocketed and almost doubles what it used to be some years ago is a contributor of note. This increased environmental pollution which, in turn, has caused climate change. The need for the understanding of migration, as an adaptation strategy to climatic change is clearly pointed out. The inconsistency in government policies and lack of understanding of the major factors of climate change in developing countries would appear to have encouraged the continued dependence on fuel wood to meet their domestic energy requirements. Tree planting efforts to decrease the effects of ozone layer depletion can only yield desired results if all countries strictly adhere to the Kyoto Protocols.
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    Climate Change impacts on Food Security in Africa: A Review
    (The Library and Publications Committee, University of Ilorin, Ilorin - Nigeria, 2012-04) Ajibade, Lanre Tajudeen; Olorunfemi, Jacob Funso; Orire, Ismaila Oloyede
    Across the continent of Africa, the landscape is changing. The snowy caps of Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya and Elgon are melting. The shorelines of Lakes Chad, Tanganyika and Victoria are receding. Lake chad is one-twentieth of the size it was 35 years ago. Droughts and floods, out-of-season rain and dry spells are affecting the welfare of millions of people. The suspected root of the problem, climate change is a reality for the people of Africa. These and many other changes have led to unreliable farming seasons and low water supplies - a dire problem for a continent almost entirely dependent on rain for its agriculture. It is in response to the above that this paper has focused on the review of climate change impacts in Africa, particularly on food security and associated resources. Africa's policy makers must accept that, far from being a long - distant threat, climate change is a phenomenon that is already happening, and despite the fact that Africa has contributed little to the build-up of greenhouse gases in the global atmosphere, it is already affecting Africans particularly in the area of food security. Consequently, the West has a moral responsibility to Africa and other developing countries to make resources available to adapt to the predicted impact of climate change. Some developed countries have shown a strong commitment to tackling the problems of climate change and development in Africa through the implementation of several adaptation programmes. But while such efforts may contribute to reducing Africa's vulnerability to climate changes, the best adaptation is still mitigation. Giving out aid to support Africa's adaptation to climate change does not remove developed countries moral obligations to cut down greenhouse emissions. No amount of aid can shield Africa from the adverse impact of climate change. While African governments can integrate climate concerns into developmental policies, the West must also curb greenhouse gas emission or Africa will not be able to achieve sustainable development.
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    Determinants of Aging Population in Ilorin West L.G.A, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin - Nigeria, 2016-03) Orire, Ismaila Oloyede; Abdulraheem, Maimuna Orire
    The study examined the factors determining spatial variation 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 regressions 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 factors 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 society.
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    Dimensions of Urban Environmental Health Hazards in Ilorin, Nigeria
    (Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin - Nigeria, 2011) Orire, Ismaila Oloyede; Abdulraheem, Maimuna Orire
    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.
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    Global Warming and Human Health: A Reflection
    (Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin - Nigeria, 2017) Orire, Ismaila Oloyede; Olorunfemi, Jacob Funso
    Increased anthropogenic activities have contributed to the high increase in the rate of gaseous emissions into the atmosphere. The rapid increase in world population has been a major factor. The current world population of 7.13 billion started with a few millions some 2,016 years ago. This increased environmental pollution which, in turn, has caused climate change. The inconsistency in government policies and lack of understanding of the major factors of climate change in developing countries would appear to have encouraged the continued dependence on fuelwood by the population to meet their domestic energy requirements. Tree planting efforts to decrease the effects of ozone layer depletion can only yield desired results if all countries strictly adhere to the Kyoto protocols.
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    Link between Population and Energy Consumption
    (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin - Nigeria, 2021-12) Orire, Ismaila Oloyede; Lawal, Falilat Onundi
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    Living Arrangements among the Elderly in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Faculty of Social Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, 2013) Orire, Ismaila Oloyede; Mamman, Moses; Laah, John Gambo; Ariyo, J A
    Living arrangements is somewhat crucial towards the enhancement of the lifestyle and wellbeing of the aged citizens in the society. Hence, this paper therefore the living arrangements among the elderly population (64 years and over) in Kwara State. Six Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Baruten, Pategi, Asa, Ilorin West, Ekiti and Oyun were systematically chosen from the three senatorial zones (North, Central and South) of Kwara State from where 488 elderly respondents were systematically sampled through structured questionnaire and interviews. It has been observed that there is still a high regard for filial obligations across space, even though capacity to do so has been highly weakened due to biting poverty, unemployment and the fast diminishing traditional communal lifestyle and family system. Hence, about 70% of respondents have in their children and spouse a safety net. Also, co-habitation with nuclear relation is the most profound amongst majority (71.3%) of respondents across space. The study recommend a proper re-education of the citizenry towards the essence of communal living, reinforcement of the values and beauty inherent in the extended family system and qualitative geriatric care.
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    Perceptual Assessment of Extended Producer Responsibility for Management of Electronic Waste in Ilorin Metropolis, North Central Nigeria.
    (Kashere Journal of Geography and Sustainable Environment. Published by Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria., 2024) Olanrewaju, Adetunji Sanjo; Usman, Bolaji Abdulkadir; Orire, Ismaila Oloyede; Laro, Kazeem Omotayo; Lawal, Falilat Onundi
    Electronic waste (e-waste) generation and its unsustainable management are major problems in Nigeria. Objectives of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy launched in 2016 in Nigeria include promoting the knowledge of e-waste and its environmental hazards and, encouraging formal recycling among the people. This study reports knowledge of e-waste environmental hazards, information channels, and factors influencing the acquisition of knowledge on e-waste hazards among households in Ilorin metropolis. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to collect and analyze data. The study involved a sample of 600 households for questionnaire administration and, 30 households for in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Binomial Logistic regression. In-depth interview data were analyzed using content analysis method. Findings revealed that only 28.5% of the respondents reported being knowledgeable about e-waste hazards. Sources of knowledge on e-waste hazards were interpersonal information and knowledge sharing (47.8%) and electronic products handling/safety brochures (15.4%). Furthermore, Binomial Logistic regression analysis signified that important factors that influenced the acquisition of knowledge on e-waste hazards among the study respondents (at P≤0.01) were gender, education, household headship type, and sector of employment of household heads. In sum, the level of awareness on e-waste hazards is low in the study community. The study recommends public awareness and sensitization strategies on e-waste hazards and, the mainstreaming of the subject matter of e-waste in the basic science and computer studies curricula at the Elementary and Junior Secondary School levels in the study community and at the national level in Nigeria.
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    The Planning Implications of Age at First Marriage in the Traditional Urban Setting of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin - Nigeria, 2013-08) Olorunfemi, Jacob Funso; Orire, Ismaila Oloyede
    The survey examined the age at first marriage amongst residents of Ilorin in a spatio-temporal perspective. Samples were drawn from women within three birth cohorts (1960s, 1970s and 1980s) who at the time of survey were between ages 15-44yrs and reside within Ilorin metropolis. The study discovered that the proportion of single 'unmarried' adult women decreased as cohort age increased. About 73.5% of sampled respondents had their first marriage between ages 20-29yrs. The chi-square test revealed that both level of education and religious belief were found to have significant influences on residents' age at first marriage. This definitely has an important implication on their lifetime fertility and global population figures. Early or Teenage Marriages tended to decrease even though teen pregnancies outside wedlock still abound in some sections of the metropolis.
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    Urban Retail and Wholesale Behaviour in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin - Nigeria, 2013-03) Orire, Ismaila Oloyede
    This paper examines the business behaviour of retail and wholesale population in Ilorin, Nigeria. This behaviour pertain to the hierarchical organizational structure of the retail and wholesale distributive outlets and the observed pattern of change in occupational advancement (growth or decline) along the three stages on the business ladder. Data used in the study were obtained through primary and secondary methods. 193 copies of questionnaire were randomly administered to urban commercial traders. The data generated were interpreted through tables, simple percentages and chi-square test of significance. Results shows a considerable appreciation in the respondents' educational status for the respective cadre of education, most especially at the tertiary levels. No significant variation in gender composition amongst the trading population in Ilorin. In addition, it was discovered that a pattern does exist, first even within the trader population in the context of differences in business premise types. Secondly, urban dwellers who engage in commercial endeavors are organized hierarchically ranging from different retailer and wholesaler classes either at the bottom or at the peak of the business structure.
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    World Population Distribution and Patterns
    (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin - Nigeria, 2021-12) Orire, Ismaila Oloyede
    This paper reviewed the world population distribution and patterns. With the projection of the world population by the year 2050 according to the United Nations expected to reach 9 billion, and the continents of Africa and Asia projected to be the most populated regions by 2050 and 2100 respectively. The period required for doubling of population is very essential and to global population issues and discuss. The uneven distribution of world population across space and time; as well as its structural characteristics were equally examined in this chapter.