Human intestinal helminth contamination in pre-washed, fresh vegetables for sale in major markets in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria

This study was carried out to appraise SIWES in sixteen (16) tertiary institutions in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria using descriptive method. Among other things, it investigated the percentage of SIWES unit in tertiary institutions in the state that has: (i) a structure; (ii) budget; (iii) coordinators’ tenure of office; and (v) a succession plan for coordinators. The study engaged a purposive sampling technique to select one participant from each institution and used descriptive statistics to analyze the data. These include frequency distribution, percentage and ranking. The study among other things concluded that 13(81.3%) tertiary institutions had SIWES structure while 03(19.7%) did not have; 5(31.2%) tertiary institutions had SIWES budget while the majority-11(68.8%) did not have; 5(31.2%) tertiary institutions had SIWES coordinators tenure of office while the majority-11(68.8%) did not have. The study also concluded that no institution (0%) had a succession plan for SIWES coordinators. Based on its findings, recommendations are made to improve the SIWES unit in higher education systems in the state.

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Assessing Organizational Capacity in Housing Provision: a Survey of Public Housing Agencies in Ogun State, Nigeria

Journal of Education and Vocational Research ◽

10.22610/jsds.v2i6.678 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2 (6) ◽

pp. 275-285 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Eziyi O. Ibem

Keyword(s):

Public Housing ◽

Leadership Style ◽

Organizational Capacity ◽

Primary Data ◽

Public Agencies ◽

Housing Provision ◽

Housing Projects ◽

Staff Members ◽

Ogun State ◽

Southwest Nigeria

Organizational capacity is essential for effective implementation of policies and programmes. Consequently, assessment of organizational capacity helps organizations to identify their strength and weakness in order to make informed decisions about how best to address challenges they face. The goal of this study was to assess the status of organizational capacity of public housing agencies in housing provision in Ogun State Southwest Nigeria. It was motivated by a gap in literature on the specific areas that contribute most to organizational capacity of public agencies in housing provision in Nigeria. Using questionnaire as the principal data collection instrument, primary data were collected from randomly selected 90 staff members involved in the design, planning, implementation and management of public housing projects in four public housing agencies in the study area. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and the result showed that most respondents felt that the overall organizational capacity of the agencies in housing provision was adequate. Management capacity was found to be slightly higher than resource capacity with the agencies having most strength in leadership style and weakness in the methods of administration of funds for housing projects. Substantial need and capacity building was found in critical areas such as funding, staff motivation and methods of dispensing of funds for housing projects. The paper suggests that partnerships with private sector organizations, robust staff well-fare schemes and re-training of staff can enhance organizational capacity of public agencies in public housing provision in Nigeria and other developing countries.

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Prevalence of strongylids of pigs in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.51791/njap.v42i1.827 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 (1) ◽

Author(s):

O. A. Akinkuotu ◽

E. B. Jacobs ◽

A. O. Egbetade

Keyword(s):

Nematode Species ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Dictyocaulus Viviparus ◽

Ogun State ◽

Sedimentation Technique ◽

Regular Screening ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

Control And Prevention ◽

Southwest Nigeria ◽

Nematode Eggs

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of strongyles infecting pigs in Ogun State , Southwestern Nigeria. Faecal samples were collected from 209 pigs which were initially screened by centrifugal sedimentation technique. Faeces positive nematode eggs were then cultured using a modified Baermann's technique. Out of the 36.8% (77/209) infected pigs, 84.4%, 58.4%, 57.1%, 19.5% and 6.5% were for Hyostrongylus rubidus, Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Oesophagostomum spp., Strongyloides ransomi and Dictyocaulus viviparus respectively. Mixed infection with various nematode species accounted for 94.8% of the prevalence. The infection rate in piglets (43.7%) was higher than in weaners and adults without any significant differences. Similarly no significant differences were observed between diarrhoeic and non-diarrhoeic pigs. The results of this study thus showed the economic importance of strongylid nematode infections in intensively reared pigs in Ogun state. Regular screening to ascertain worm load and species involved will facilitate appropriate control and prevention strategies.

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Biosecurity and Antimicrobial Use Practices in Live Bird Markets Within Abeokuta Metropolis, Southwest, Nigeria: A Preliminary Survey

Macedonian Veterinary Review ◽

10.2478/macvetrev-2021-0024 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Oluwawemimo Adebowale ◽

Motunrayo Makanjuola ◽

Noah Bankole ◽

Olanike Adeyemo ◽

Ayomikun Awoseyi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽

Growth Promotion ◽

Poultry Meat ◽

Human Consumption ◽

Antimicrobial Use ◽

Live Bird Markets ◽

Ogun State ◽

Southwest Nigeria ◽

Biosecurity Practices ◽

Live Bird

Abstract The development of an antimicrobial stewardship plan (AMSP) for live bird sellers (LBS) requires an understanding of the current biosecurity status, antimicrobial use (AMU) and the practices involved in live bird selling (e.g., drivers, sellers, etc.) which is a direct source of poultry meat for human consumption. Seven Live Bird Markets (LBMs) within Abeokuta, Ogun State were surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data on LBMs characteristics, LBS demographics, biosecurity, and AMU practices, awareness on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), as well as preferred channels of information on antimicrobial stewardship were gathered. A total of 40 consenting LBS with 82.5% female and 17.5% male participants were included in the study. The participants’ mean age was 45.3 years (SD±11.9, range: 23-70 years). Laying hens, broilers, and cockerels were the main poultry types sold by LBS. Antimicrobials (AMs) were used for growth promotion (57.5%), therapeutic (40.0%), and prophylactic (2.5%) purposes. Tetracycline, metronidazole, and chloramphenicol were the most frequently used AMs. The majority of the participants (90.0%) have treated birds based on their empirical experience, with little or no inputs from veterinarians. Biosecurity and AMU practices were generally low (54.0% and 34.0%, respectively). The contact with veterinarians was associated with satisfactory biosecurity practices (p=0.049). No significant factors were found to be linked with AMU. This study has provided recent evidence-based data on practices in poultry management among LBS in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The findings would be useful for policy decisions and the development of AMSP on prudent AMU among LBS.

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Plankton and Macrobiota Composition and Diversity of Three Tropical Freshwaters Rivers in Ogun and Ondo States, Southwest Nigeria

Notulae Scientia Biologicae ◽

10.15835/nsb829792 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 246-255

Author(s):

Taofikat Abosede ADESALU ◽

Olakunbi Anike KUNRUNMI ◽

Muyideen Owonire LAWAL

Keyword(s):

Ph Value ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Common Species ◽

Water Bodies ◽

Dominant Group ◽

Ogun State ◽

Tropical Freshwaters ◽

Southwest Nigeria ◽

Ondo State ◽

Physical And Chemical

Three different rivers in Ogun and Ondo states were investigated for both micro and macro-biota of the water bodies. Several physical and chemical properties of these rivers were determined. The pH value of the studied water bodies was essentially neutral with salinity values between 0.02 - 4.0‰. Microalgae communities were represented by three divisions: Cyanophyta, Bacillariophyta and Chlorophyta at Oluwa and Ifara Rivers (Ondo state), while at Ibefun River (Ogun state), five divisions: Cyanophyta, Bacillariophyta, Chlorophyta, Euglenophyta and Pyrrhophyta were identified. Diatoms dominated these water bodies, with Navicula radiosa Kutz. at Ifara River, Fragilaria sp. in Oluwa River, while out of 90 algal taxa identified in Ibefun river, 64 were diatoms species belonging to 26 genera, with Melosira sp. and Synedra sp. recording the highest numbers of cell count. Dinoflagellates recorded only Peridinium sp. while Phacus orbicularis Hubner and Trachelomonas sp. dominated the euglenoids. For the zooplankton composition at Ibefun, rotifers (75.95%) were represented by Brachionus sp., which recorded 62.03%, and Gastropus sp. with 13.92% of the total zooplankton, thus dominated the spectrum, while the copepod recorded 22.78% of the total organisms, with Copilia sp. and Euchirella sp. having 8.86% each. The macrobenthic invertebrates were represented by 3 taxa, belonging to 3 groups, with the dominant group Insecta accounted for 57% of the total individuals (7 individuals/m2), while Oligochaeta and Hirudinea accounted for 29% and 14% respectively of the total individuals at Oluwa and Ifara Rivers. At Ibefun River, the macrobenthic invertebrates were represented by 5 taxa, belonging to 3 groups, Bivalves, Oligochaeta and Insecta, with bivalves being the dominant group (51.7% of the total individuals, as 64 individuals/m2), while Oligochaeta and Insecta accounted for 26.6% and 21.9% respectively of the total individuals. The dominant taxon, Macoma cumana, accounted for 42.2%. A total of seventeen (17) finfish and shellfish species comprised of thirteen (13) finfish and four (4) shellfish species were recorded, being representative of freshwater and brackish water species; Clarias anguillaris (Clariidae), Tilapia zilli (Cichlidae), Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (Bagridae), Alestes spp. and Macrobrachium vollenhovenii (Palaemonidae) were the most common species observed.

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