http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/217 2026-04-27T01:48:41Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5584 ASSESSMENT OF THE DETERMINANTS OF LAND USE CONVERSION IN THE CORE OF AKURE, ONDO STATE AGI, AYOYINKA ESTHER The study was carried out to assess the determinants of landuse conversion in the core of Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria. The pattern of landuse conversion from 1984-2020 was evaluated. High resolution Landsat images was used to identify landuse and their pattern in the core of Akure, Ondo State. This study covered 12 streets in the core of Akure as adumbrated by the Ondo State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Akure. The streets are Imuagun, Odo Ijoka, Araromi, Odo-Ikoyi, Oja-Oshodi, Isolo, Ijomu, Obanla, and Oba Erekasan, Cathedral and Stadium areas. The study employed a cross sectional survey research design. Data were sourced from both primary and secondary sources. Property owners were the source of primary data, and 123 structured questionnaires were used to elicit information about the determinants of land use conversion from the property owners. Using Principal Components Analysis, it was discovered that land scarcity accounted for 15.8% of the total variance while demand for commercial space accounted for 10.84% of the total variance. The land use pattern of the core was majorly mixed use, with commercial use dominating the landuse pattern. Furthermore, this study identified thirteen (13) factors responsible for land use conversionin the core of Akure, which are family problems, scarcity of land in the core, new developers pressure, size of the land, cost of land in the core, city centre accessibility, access to other business, transportation availability, access to good roads, uses in adjoining areas, property maintenance value, lack of financial resources,demands for shops, physical expansion of city, government urban renewal, availability of electricity, crises of who to maintain property. Some policy implications of the study are discussed. Finally, the study concludes by reiterating the necessity by town planners and other stakeholders to consider factors which influence land use dynamics in the preparation of developmental plans in Ondo State. 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5381 ASSESSMENT OF HOSPITAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE OWO, NIGERIA OLADELE, MICHAEL The issue of hospital waste management has been a global concern over the years, increase in population has tremendously led to increase in the demand for medical care facilities such as laboratories, diagnostic centres, pharmacy, chemist stores, maternity homes, morgues among others. Waste has been defined as any product or material that is not useful to the owner Improper waste management can deface the beauty of physical environment also another prominent issues that cannot be overlooked is the exposure of cleaners, health workers and patients to health risks such as hospital acquired infection, transfusion of transmitted diseases, rising incidences of hepatitis B, and HIV, respiratory tract infection among others. Inadequate funding has led to shortage of facilities and human resources, poor land use planning and developmental control were prominent issue in the study locale. This research therefore assesses the hospital waste management practices in the Federal Medical Centre, Owo with a view to suggesting measures to improve effective waste management that will promote safety and conducive physical environment. This study adopted survey research design, primary and secondary data were sourced from both medical and non-medical staff, a total of 269 sets of questionnaires were distributed, while 260 were retrieved. 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5380 ASSESSMENT OF ELECTRIC ENERGY SECURITY IN RESIDENTIAL ESTATES OF ADO-EKITI, NIGERIA OKOSUN, Senator Endurance This study examined the adequacy of the available household energy sources in the residential estates with a view to achieving electric energy sufficiency in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria a medium sized state capital. The thesis identified the sources of household energy, assessed the wattage/duration of energy supply sources and challenges of getting sufficient daily electricity supply, investigated the combination of energy supply sources used by residents to achieve sufficiency of electricity supply and looked at the citizen initiatives/strategies to attain domestic energy security. The study adopted a mixed method that combined qualitative and quantitative approach. Satellite imagery provided backdrop information from which the residential building and road network features were extracted through digitization. A survey was conducted using questionnaires. The study utilised two kinds of geographic data, spatial and attribute data, which were obtained from primary sources of data. It also used supplementary data from secondary sources obtained from the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development, Media Organization and Community Development Associations (CDAs) in Ado-Ekiti among others. The research was conducted using structured and unstructured questionnaire administration designed and used to obtain detailed information about resident household energy. Geographic Information System (GIS), IKONOS Imagery and ground operation were discussed. The total number of residential buildings in the selected estates was 5145, out of which 20 percent were sampled. Copies of the questionnaire were distributed to 1029 households with 998 retrieved in usable form for analysis, representing 97% of the administered questionnaire. Information were extracted from 998 respondents using a frame of 30,195 that supplied information through the instrument distributed in the selected fourteen (14) residential estates (private and government). This included Falegan, Ekute, Egbawa, Obasanjo, Fayose, State housing, Abuja, Bawa, Alhaji Adeparusi, Federal housing, Shelter view, Irewolede, Federal housing phase 2, and Ire-akari estates. One household head was sampled in each selected residential building. Data processing was carried out through computer aided Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Microsoft excel. Data derived from field survey were presented at three levels, namely; univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses. Data analysis utilized simple frequency tables and figures and simple multiple regression model. Research findings showed a variety of sources utilized by residents to meet their energy needs. Among the rich, the use of solar panels to augment public power supply was common. The middle class combined generators with public supply (BEDC). The poor were content to use candles and kerosene lamps when public supply failed. The study also found that, household electricity tariffs were highly controversial, due to lack of meter reading, coupled with fixed estimated monthly billings (about $12-$20 per resident or N5,000-N9,000 per residents). Income and education were good predictors of cleaner electric energy access. Research results further showed a pervasive adoption of public power supply combinatorially with generators. In promoting electric energy security in Ado-Ekiti, the study recommended improved income, improvement in education, financing and promoting energy studies, canvasses framework for measuring electricity supply levels, introduction of e-energy supplies pricing mechanism for price regulation, continues privatisation of the Nigeria electricity sector, decentralized power generation, transmission and distribution in a regional setting, establishment of Ekiti State Electricity Board (EKSEB) and acceleration of energy reform by providing the institutional framework for domestic electric energy security delivery. 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5379 PHYSICAL PLANNING ASSESSMENT OF HOUSING CONDITION OF THE SITE AND SERVICES SCHEME IN GONIN GORA , CHIKUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KADUNA STATE - NIGERIA KAMANG, NANFWANG DANNAT .Housing as a unit of the environment has great influence on the health, efficiency, social behavior, satisfaction and general welfare of the community. It reflects the culture, social and economic value of a society. Housing is neither a mere shelter nor household facilities alone, it is an essential need that comprises of the essential services and facilities which makes up a physical environment that links such individual and his family to the community in which he evolves. Therefore, environmental amenities like waste disposal, water supply, access road and location services and social infrastructure like education, health and recreation are all part of the package of services designated as housing. Regardless of economic status, where to live is of paramount importance to human existence. Site and services scheme is seen as an approach basically employed by developing countries in providing housing for the poor and less privilege in the society. In this scheme the government and its agencies are responsible for providing infrastructural services while the individuals build their structure, infrastructural services like access roads, drainage, water, sewage, electricity and every other necessary community services. In site and services scheme the main idea is aimed at making the dweller who the serviced plot will be allotted to be an active participant in the process of housing. The aim of this research is to assess the effectiveness of the site and services programme in the delivery of housing in Gonin Gora through the assessment of the adequacy of the utility and services, environmental qualities, affordability and compliance to development control. The survey method is use in gathering information, questionnaires, literatures and interview session where used to obtain both primary and secondary data. 179 households form the sample size, staff of the Kaduna State Urban Development and Planning Authority (KASUPDA), Kaduna State Development and Property Company (KSDPC) and the Kaduna Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA). The findings show that the 33% of the occupants are tenants while 67% are landowners, 54% where able to build their house through their own savings, 31% through loans while 15% inherited their homes. The survey also reveals that 50% of the houses are in good condition, 37% in fair condition while 13% are in poor condition. The survey also reveals that the plot owners have not comply with development control because the development control department has not been consistent with enforcing control in the area. The scheme was initiated in good faith but the scheme has under-performed to be a model which can be replicated in other regions of the state, the scheme is still bedevil with bad roads, lack of drainage system, poor water distribution and lack of properly planned area designated for dumping of refuse. But all hope is not loss yet as the situation in the estate can be corrected by taking concrete and decisive decision to bring the scheme back on track for success. 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z