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Item Determinants of Ageing Population in Ilorin West L.G.A, Kwara State, Nigeria.(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2016) Orire, I. O; Abdulraheem, M. O.The study examined the factors determining spatial variations 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 regression 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 factor 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 the society.Item Dimensions of Urban Environmental Health Hazards in Ilorin, Nigeria.(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2012) Orire, I. O; ABDULRAHEEM, M.O.The Research examines the scope of environmental health hazards prevailing in the metropolis. The study aimed therefore to explore the ecological history of the city of Ilorin in order to identify the social geography of different kinds of health hazards which may be confounded with disease exposures. It 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 were from both primary and secondary sources. Simple statistical tools such as frequency tables, Percentages,Graphs and Plates were used to analyze the generated data.Item Resource Mobilization for Rural Development in “Geography in Development: Issues and Perspectives.”(Stamford Lake (Pvt.) Ltd. Sri Lanka., 2017) Abdulraheem, M.O.; Olorunfemi, J.F; Orire, I. OINTRODUCTION: Development could mean different things to different people. It could be seen as an improvement, an advancement, a change or progress. It could also be defined in relation to modernization or westernization. In this light, Oni & Ohiani, (1987); Onyeozu, (2007); and Onyenemezu & Olumati, (2013) defined development as “a continuous process of positive change in the quality and span of life of a person or group of persons”. Todaro (1977; 1979) and Onerkerhoraye (1985) also defined development as a multi-dimensional process, which involves the reorganization and reorientation of the economic and social system. Development is thus both man centered and multidimensional in nature and leads to a cumulative increase in the standard of living for an increasing proportion of people in the society (Usman et al., 2015). On the one hand, improving human well-being is the main objective of socio-economic development which is closely linked to environmental goods and services. On the other hand, the level of well-being affects the ability of the human population to effectively manage their resources. Development transforms the economy, society and permit self-actualization of human potentials (Mabogunje, 1980; Hodder, 2000; Madu, 2007; Usman et al., 2015). Resource Mobilization For Rural Development 311 Thus the growth and development of any community is dependent on the type, nature and amount of resources at its disposal. The distribution of national economic activities over the landscape though determined by the resource endowment of a particular nation is also highly associated with its technological knowhow. The term ‘resource’ has no single universal definition, but as used here, refers to the function which a thing or a substance may be put to achieve a result. For example, the function or operation of satisfying a want (Zimmerman, 1964; Sharma, 1989). Resources are expressions or reflections of human appraisal, hence could be defined as: that upon which one relies for aid, support or supply; means to attain a given end; capacity to take advantage of opportunities or to extricate oneself from difficulties. Resources are not beneficial unless they can be used to meet the basic needs of man. Zimmerman (1951) supports the fact that resources are nothing unless they become. The identification of available beneficial resources does not in itself bring about development. Development is therefore a product of effective resource mobilization, allocation, utilization and management. Resource mobilization in logistic term, implies the bringing together of all available resources in an appropriate ‘mix in order to speed up successful ‘take off’ of the development impetus. It means knowledge of what resources are needed, in what order of priority and how they are to be organized in the development process.