scholarly journals Prevalence and Perceptions in the Management of Buruli Ulcer in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 437-443
Author(s):  
Udujih. O. G ◽  
Udujih, H. I. ◽  
Okeke J. A. ◽  
Iwuala C. C ◽  
Nwosu, H. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Buruli Ulcer ◽  
Case Finding ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Medical Homes ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

A study was carried out in Oguta One community of Oguta Local Government Area to determine the prevalence and perceptions in the management of Buruli Ulcer among residents. Interviews and structured questionnaire were used for case finding and to obtained information on knowledge and perception. Physical examination and standard bacteriological techniques were used to confirm BU cases. The result showed a prevalence of 0.2% out of the 356 participants. There was knowledge of the disease but poor understanding of its cause and mostly perceived to be a supernatural disease by which treatment could be sought from herbal homes and churches. Age, Education and occupation had strong association (P<0.05) with the knowledge of Buruli ulcer with the exception of sex (P>0.05). From these findings, it is evident that a more robust case finding is necessary in the country as many cases would be missed without the inclusion of herbal/trado-medical homes and churches in control programs especially as regards education on the true cause of BU disease.

scholarly journals Survey of Technologies Used in Cassava Processing in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-34
Author(s):  
N. S. Amadi ◽  
U. E. Solomon
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to survey the technologies used in cassava processing in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Specifically, the study was proposed to determine the technologies used in harvesting, peeling, grinding, extracting water, sifting and frying crushed cassava tubers into Garri. A structured questionnaire titled “Survey of technologies used in cassava processing in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State (STUCP)”.was administered to one hundred-fifty farmers in ten villages in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Data was analyzed with the use of pictorial view of the technology used in cassava processing and Statistical package for social science was used in determining the frequency, percentage and mean. The findings revealed that more need to be done in terms of the technology used in harvesting, peeling, grinding, extracting water, sifting and frying crushed cassava tubers into Garri. One of the recommendations was that technology used in cassava processing should be improved in order to boost garri production in Rivers State.

The Physiognomy of Flooding and Flood Disasters in Nigeria: Stakeholders’ Perception of Flooding Events of Ogbaru in Anambra State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
F. O. Ezeokoli ◽  
K. C. Okolie ◽  
A. I. Aniegbuna
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Ground Surface ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Flood Hazards ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Mitigation Action ◽  
Flooding Events ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aim: This study evaluates and establishes the nature and characteristics of flooding and flood disaster in Ogbaru. Study Design: It was a survey research, where questionnaires were distributed to heads of the selected households and building practitioners in the study area. Likewise, physical observations were carried out to substantiate the findings of the questionnaire survey. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria for a period of 2 years. Methodology: Data were collected through structured questionnaire administered to the selected building construction practitioners and occupants in Ogbaru. In addition, interviews and direct observation survey were conducted to substantiate the validity of the questionnaire. Accordingly, a total of three hundred and eighty-four (384) questionnaires were distributed and a total of two hundred and ninety-three (293) questionnaires were completed and returned. This corresponds to a response rate of 76.3%.  Data collected were analyzed using mean score, standard deviation and t-test. Results: The survey found that flooding is a regular phenomenon for the last five years in Ogbaru with a depth ranging from medium to shallow and not more than 1.8 m deep. The velocity of flow is either laminar or moderate but not up to 3m/s in nature while the intensity of flow & destruction significantly varies across the local government area. The flood disaster lasts for more than a month in most areas and moves with floating debris lowering the ground surface and removing refilled earth of the foundation of buildings. Over 90% of the residents of Ogbaru had experienced flood hazards which have affected their houses and those of their neighborhood. Conclusion: The study concluded by recommending that the nature and characteristics of flooding in the study area should be thoroughly examined and considered before any construction/ mitigation action will be deployed in Ogbaru.

scholarly journals Does Value Addition Pay? Evidence from Roasted Meat Processors in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Abiodun Emmanuel Awoyemi ◽  
Lambongang Munkaila ◽  
Amaokowaa Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aim: To determine the profitability of adding value to roasted meat by the processors in Mubi-north Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Methodology: Cross sectional data was taken from 70 roasted meat processors through semi-structured questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and value addition model. Results: Result of the study revealed that majority (88.57 %) of the roasted meat processors were male who were within the age range of 26 and 55, with most (84.28 %) having formal education. Also, it was found that chicken (720) processing had the highest margin of value addition among five different type of meat captured. More also, processors perceived value addition on roasted meat (suya) to be profitable. The processors reported poor storage facilities and inadequacy of finance for the purchase of input as the most worrisome. Conclusion: It was therefore concluded from the result that, amidst the stated constraints, value addition activity was said to be profitable. However, encouraging the teeming youth to engage in the business of value addition to meat products, provision of cold rooms together with constant power supply and policies that ensure easy access to loans and credit facilities were measures recommended for encouraging processors and improving profitability on suya processing.  

scholarly journals Analysis of Effects of House Rodents among Farmers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 94-102
Author(s):  
P. G. Kughur ◽  
E. T. Yanjoh ◽  
T. E. Ogbu
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Major Occupation ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Methods Of Control

The study analyzed the effects of house rodents among farmers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Data were collected from primary source through the administration of structured questionnaire on 190 farmers' selected using a purposive random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Logit regression. Results revealed that females were 66.3%, 61.6% aged 20-30 years, 51.1% were married, 47.7% had the household size of 6-10 people, 53.3% had an estimated annual income of < ₦100,000.0. The results further indicated that 46.3% were civil servants, 49.5% occupied 4 rooms apartment, 84.2% furniture was destroyed, 76.3% used rodent glue pad for control, inconveniences (  = 3.04) was one of the major factors that influenced the method used for control of rodents and lack of finance (  = 3.15) was one of the major constraints faced in controlling house rodents. The results of Logit regression showed that sex (4.216) and major occupation (3.328) positively and significantly influenced the choice of method used for control at p < 0.005 and p < 0.010. It is recommended that public  enlightenment on proper sanitation and methods of control should be carried out regularly to reduce the menace.   

scholarly journals Investigation of the perception of climate change among arable crop farmers in Akinyele Local Government area of Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 2089-2094
Author(s):  
O.G. Ogunwale ◽  
O.O. Abegunrin ◽  
B.H. Ugege ◽  
A.A. Tunde-Francis ◽  
O.O. Oyewole
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Women Farmers ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Arable Crop ◽  
The Government ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study was designed to investigate the perception of climate change among arable crop farmers in Akinyele local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria using a well-structured questionnaire for data acquisition. Descriptive and inferential (chi-square) statistics were used to analyze the data.. The study revealed that majority of the respondents (50.8%) were between the ages of 40-49years and majority of them (85.8%) are married with household size of 7-10 persons. The study further revealed that (33.3%) of the respondents had no formal education while, (42.5%) of the respondents had a farming experience of 16years and above. However, it also shows that majority of the respondents are aware of the effect and causes of climate change. Significant association exists between marital status (x2=68.426, P=0.000), family size (X2=25.777, P=0.012) and perceived effect of climate change. The study therefore recommended that the government and extension agents should enlighten the women farmers more about climate change and should also help in making them adapt excellently to climate change.

scholarly journals Elitist Status and Perceived Radio Message Utility among Fulani Herdsmen in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

1970 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
B. Osikabor ◽  
F.M. Ibrahim ◽  
O.J. Aluko ◽  
A.C. Ijiyode
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Social Group ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Perceived Utility ◽  
Radio Message ◽  
Item Scale ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Analyze Data

Fulani herdsmen are greatly reputed as unrepentant users of radio, yet, empirical data on their perception of radio message utility seems scarce. Further, elitist status bears significance for individual’s perception, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in any social group. Hence, this study was designed to examine elitist status and perceived radio message utility among Fulani herdsmen in Akinyele local government area (LGA) of Oyo State. The Yorùbá version of 202 copies of a structured questionnaire was administered through structured interview among randomly selected respondents. An 11-item scale was used to measure perceived radio message utility. One wayANOVA and Spearman’s r were used to analyze data. Results show that perceived radio message utility wasvery low (mean =5.38±3.19; min. =1, max. =19). Elitist status and perceived radio message utilitywere positively and significantly related (Spearman’s r = .523;p= 0.000). Age was significantly and inversely related with perceived utility (p < 0.05) but marital status and education were not (p > 0.05). The radio is yet to be optimally tailored towards meeting the needs of Fulani herdsmen, a group that is probably the most ardent listener of radio in the Nigerian society.Key words: Radio, Fulani herdsmen, Elitist status, Utility.

Economic Analysis of Maize-Cowpea Intercrops in Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
pp. 9-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isah Bakoji
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Resistant Varieties ◽  
Hired Labor ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
Margin Analysis ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was conducted in Akko Local Government Area, Gombe state, Nigeria to examine the cost and return analysis of maize-cowpea intercrop enterprise. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to 50 respondents on their socio economic characteristics, inputs and output, cost incurred and the revenue realized for the 2013 production season using random sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis and regression analysis were the analytical tools used in analyzing the data. The result showed that majority of the sampled farmers (74.6%) was within the age bracket of 31-50 years with (88.9%) that had one form of education or the other. Fertilizer constituted the bulk (47.6%) of the total cost of production. The gross margin, net farm income and return per naira invested were found to be Naira 21245, Naira 20608, N0. 93 per hectare respectively. Double-log model was chosen as the lead equation, the result further indicated that age, seeds and fertilizer are positively significant at p>_ 0.05 with R2 of 55.4% while educational level hired labor and insecticides gave a negative elasticity of their respective coefficients. Insufficient credit facilities, high cost of inputs pest and diseases and use of manual operation are the major constraints in the study area. Therefore it is recommended that credit delivery from lending agencies, inputs early and resistant varieties and labor saving techniques should be made readily available and affordable to farmers to improve their production with the generation of optimum profit. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbayr.v2i1.20537 Journal of the Bangladesh Association of Young Researchers (JBAYR): Vol.2(1), 2012 & 2013: 9-20

Evaluation of Wood Properties of C. albidum Tree Grown in Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan, Nigeria in Relation to its Utilization

2011 ◽  
Vol 367 ◽  
pp. 335-341
Author(s):  
N.A. Adewole ◽  
A.B. Ajibi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Wood Properties ◽  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Termite Attack ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Fruit trees are hardly ever sought for their wood until recently. Fruit trees likeC. albidumis now being used for structural and non structural purposes in city suburbs. This study investigated wood properties and few tree characteristics ofC. albidumgrown in Akinyele Local Government Area (ALGA), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The aim was to mitigate the dearth of information on these features in relation to its utilization. Samples were collected from five emerging settlements in the study area while structured questionnaire and on-the-spot assessment were the instruments employed for data collection during survey stage. Physical appearance, moisture content (MC), green and oven-dry density, specific gravity of oven-dry samples, natural durability against termite, modulus of elasticity (MOE) and modulus of rupture (MOR) were determined via experimentation. Samples used for static bending strength were prepared in accordance with ASTM D 143 standard of 1991. The obtainable mean bole length, basal, middle and top girths were 4958mm, 1823mm, 1473mm and 1427mm respectively and the tree is moderately buttressed. The wood is brownish-white, crossed grain, coarse textured and fairly resistant to termite attack. Averagely on wet basis, MC and density are 52.46 %, 949 kg/m3respectively and dry density is 739 kg/m3. Also MOR and MOE are respectively 1964N/mm2and 1163.60N/mm2. The wood density compares with that of few commercially known tree species in N7-strength group thus preferred for non-structural than structural use especially when high bending stress is required.

scholarly journals Fish Production and Marketing in Dundaye District, wammakko Local Government Area, Sokoto State

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
A. A. Yakubu ◽  
I. Magawata ◽  
T. M. Motunrayo
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Landing Site ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Fish Production ◽  
Artisanal Fishing ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Customer Preferences ◽  
Sample Technique ◽  
Margin Analysis ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was conducted in Wammakko local government area of Sokoto state. On the RiverRima side where artisanal fish production and marketing on the landing site takes place. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were selected via stratified random sample technique. Information was on demographic features, production, marketing, processing and handling and customer preferences with the aid of structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and gross margin analysis were used to analyse the data. The results revealed that 90% respondents were in age ranged of 26-55. Fish was marketed in fresh and fried forms in the landing site. Fifty percent (50%) of the respondents prefer Tilapia and Hetrobranchus species and 57% spent N400 on fish monthly. Seventy two percent of the consumers prefer to take the price of the fishermen. Profit margin of N9,200 for fish mongers while N3,720 for the fiahermen ere recorded. It was recommended that farmers should be enlightened on the new fishing techniques especially the production and management of artisanal fishing.

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