http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/155 2026-07-21T21:54:53Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5940 FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF WHITE-THROATED MONKEY (Cercopithecus erythrogaster.L) IN OKOMU NATIONAL PARK, EDO STATE, NIGERIA OBASOGIE, FRIDAY The study examined the relative abundance, feeding habits and nutrient quality of the food of white-throated monkeys. (Cercopithecus crythrogaster (L) in Okomu National Park. The rainy season study was conducted between the months of May to October 2005 and November to February 2006, to determine the effects of seasonality of the food and feeding behaviour of white-throated monkeys in the park, Data were collected between the hours of 7.00 11.30 and 14.00- 19.00 along the natural trails which were used as transects in each of the four ranges in the park. Plant species and their parts eaten by white-throated monkeys were identified through direct observations with the aid of binoculars. Food items eaten by white-throated monkys in the park were identified to include young leaves, matured leaves, fruits and flowers. These identified parts of plants were collected fresh in plastic bags and oven dried at 40"C for 24 hours to estimate the dry matter content. Each dried food sample was milled to powdered form to determine the proximate contents. The results revealed that White-throated monkeys feeds mainly on fruits. Elaeis guineensis, Atlanblanckia floribunda and Myrianthus arborcus recorded the highest percentage of food consumption with 13.3%, 13.3$% and 12.3% respectively, in the rainy season. While Irvingia smithii, Zylopia aethiopica and Juglan nigran recorded the highest percentage frequency of food consumption in the dry season with 17.3%, 14.4% and 13.8% respectively. It was generally concluded that the present vegetation of Okomu National Park could sustain the existing population of white throated monkeys and other wild animal' 'species in the park provided various illegal human activities in the park areas are effectively controlled. Obasogie (2005) 55p.ill:30cm 2008-09-08T00:00:00Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5570 PERCEPTION ON THE USAGE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN SELECTED ECO-DESTINATIONS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA OYEBODE, ADEGBOYEGA Information Communication Technology has become important to the development and growth of modern tourism. This study explored and assessed the perception on the usage of Information Communication Technology (ICT) at Old Oyo National Park, Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort and Lacampagne Tropicana through administration of structured questionnaire directed at 384 tourists randomly selected and questionnaire was also given to fifty percent of the total members of administrative staff purposively at the sites. Data was analyzed and presented descriptively in tables and figures; and inferentially using one way analysis of variance (ANOVA), binary logistic regression and Pearson correlation. Results indicated that majority of the staff at Old Oyo National Park (82.9%), Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort (95%) and Lacampagne Tropicana (88.9%) were knowledgeable about the use of information and communication technology especially on the use of internet and social media. The staff were also a little competent with the use of Information and Communication Technology in Old Oyo National Park (45.7%), Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort (50%) and Lacampagne Tropicana staff (44.4%). However, 71% of the tourists at Ikogosi Warm Spring are not aware of the existence of ICT at the site, while majority of the tourist at Old Oyo National Park (100%) and Lacampagne Tropicana (70%) are aware of the existence of ICT at the sites. Data also indicated that social media has high level of usage in Old Oyo National Park (50%), Ikogosi Warm Spring (20%) and Lacanpagne Tropicana (42%). The tourists also perceived that the use of Information Communication Technology would be an innovative approach to solving some of the problems of sustainable tourism development and that use of Information Communication Technology has made work easier and faster. Furthermore, the sociodemographic characteristics of the staff has a significant relationship with their knowledge on the existence of Information Communication Technology at the sites (p<0.05). The tourists however opined that cyber insecurity, outdated Information Communication Technology, unreliable out sourcing personnel as well as unskilled labour are the major factors affecting the usage of Information Communication Technology at the three sites. This study concludes that the staff are knowledgeable about Information Communication application at the sites with social media and internet reported to have the highest usage although the staff have a low competence with the use of these ICT applications. Management of ecotourism sites should therefore create more awareness on the usage of other forms of information communication technology at their sites so as to further enhance tourists’ satisfaction Ph.D THESIS 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5569 ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF UTILIZATION OF RECREATIONAL POTENTIALS OF OLD OYO AND OKOMU NATIONAL PARKS, NIGERIA OKAFOR, FRANCIS AMAECHI The study was conducted to determine the level of utilization of recreational potentials of Old Oyo and Okomu National Parks, Nigeria. The sample size for the staff and tourists was 352 comprising 218 tourists and 134 staff. Data were obtained using direct field observations, in-depth interview, focus group discussions and questionnaires. Data were analyzed and presented descriptively while the hypothesis were tested using Independent t-test, one way Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multiple linear regression. Findings showed that tourism and recreational features are a mix of natural, historical, cultural and manmade features. Also, Old Oyo National Park has a holding capacity of 96. At Okomu National Park, the holding capacity has a value of 91. Visitors influx to both national parks revealed that a total number of 18,515 visitors have visited Old Oyo National Park from 1997 to 2017 while a total number of 10,394 visitors have visited Okomu National Park from 2003 to 2017. The tourists were aware of recreational potentials of both parks and their level of awareness revealed they were moderately aware. The study further revealed that the highest mean on tourists’ perception of Old Oyo National Park was 3.84 for ‘No Ambulance”. Also identified at Okomu, lack of network service had the highest mean value of 4.07. Also revealed on the tourist satisfaction with the destination facilities indicating that tourists were most satisfied with bar in Oyo and least satisfied with volleyball court. Insecurity, in the country as well as other factors such as bad access road, lack of functional gymnasium equipment were identified as major factors affecting visitation to destination sites. Hypotheses tested revealed that there is no significant difference in the extent of utilization of recreational potentials between the Parks (P>0.05). Also, there is a significant relationship between Membership of NGOs, Frequency of visits, days spent at the sites and the tourists’ utilization of park potentials (P<0.05). Furthermore, tourists’ perception and perceived service quality are significantly different between the parks (P<0.05). It was also concluded that many recreation activities such as park viewing, visit to the ruins at Oyo-ile, in door game/swimming pool, visit to the tree house, hanging bridge and sport fishing were among the attractions tourist appreciated while in the park. It was recommended that as the parks cannot sustain themselves financially due to low revenue generation from ecotourism activities, management of both parks should seek grants, donors or public private partnership (PPP) also re-introduction of souvenir, erection of bill boards across the country with sustain awareness creation through radio/television and conservation education programmes for the two Parks. M.AGRIC THESIS 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5568 ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABLE GREEN PRACTICES IN SELECTED HOTELS AT TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA ADEGBOLA, ADEWALE SOLOMON Sustainability is a global demand in all phases of human daily needs. These very important activities including hotel facilities and services require a sustainable approach to achieve a friendly and sustainable environment. This study assessed the sustainable green practices in hotels with a view of increasing the awareness of hotel managers and visitors on green practices for sustainable hotel facilities and tourism development. Data for this study were collected using structured questionnaires administered using purposive sampling. Twenty hotels were selected for this study and each hotel manager was administered a questionnaire each. At each hotel also, 10 guests were randomly selected for the study hence a total of 220 for 20 selected hotels (20 questionnaires for manager and 200 questionnaires guests) were administered in this study. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Identifying the existing green features and practice in the selected hotels shows that all the hotels were using generators as energy sources and bore-holes for water sources. Restaurant in the hotel selected releases solid and liquid waste (biodegradable and nonbiodegradable) and 75% of the selected hotels had natural fixtures/eco-features (trees, rocks, wet-land, and other natural habitat for wildlife) and all the hotels has 100% portion of concrete flooring type. Perceived factors militating against the establishment and adoption of sustainable green practices in their hotels by hotel managers shows that; Installation cost of green facilities, deficient awareness, difficulties in regulation or policy and green certification of the hotel, training and retraining of the staff and guest on how to handle some green facilities in the hotel. The assessment of the guests awareness of sustainable green practices in the selected hotels showed that energy saving bulbs mean = (2.90) had the highest mean value followed by eco-friendly retails (e-commerce or transact) mean = (2.80), low flow viii water in the bathroom and toilet, reusable plastics, towel, cutleries, beddings mean= (2.70), local food/Indigenous food hotel kitchen mean = (2.30) and repair and refurbishing mean = (1.80). Guests' preferred green practices in the selected hotels revealed that energy saving bulbs mean= (2.90), eco friendly retailers mean = (2.80), carbon free environment mean= (1.10), low flow fixtures in the bathroom and toilet mean = (2.70) were preferred. The Chi-Square showed that there is a significant relationship between preference for green practices and awareness of green practices at the hotels (p< 0.01) while, there is a significant relationship between preference for green practices and the respondents’ age (p < 0.01), marital status (p < 0.01), education level (p < 0.01). The study recommends that sustainable green practices should be integrated more into the hotel facilities and used as standard for hotel licensing. This is to ensure a sustainable environment and conservation of our natural resources. M.AGRCI THESIS 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z