scholarly journals Knowledge and Perception of Issues of Climate Change in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngozi G. Egbue ◽  
Ignatius U. Nwankwo ◽  
Tochukwu V. Anayo
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
High Level

The study investigated the perception and extent to which the people of Awka South local government area are knowledgeable about climate change and related issues. Two hundred and seven respondents were drawn using a combination of multi-stage and simple random sampling techniques. Statistical analysis was accomplished by the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested using chi-square statistics. The findings reveal that there is a low level of knowledge of climate change in the study area despite relatively high level of education in the area. There is also a significant relationship between level of education and knowledge of climate change, whereas there is no relationship between occupation of respondents and knowledge of socio-economic effects of climate change. It is recommended that public enlightenment/ sensitization on climate change should be initiated given the environmental devastation consequent upon it. There is also need to enrich geography and social studies curricula for schools in the area with current issues such as climate change to broaden their knowledge and ensure that high level of education ultimately leads to improved knowledge/awareness of climate change and its consequences.

scholarly journals Rice Production and Poverty Reduction in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ogah, Odey Moses ◽  
Eyah, Jennifer Ongbele ◽  
Iorlamen, Torkwase Rhoda
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Analytical Tools

The study was carried out to analyzed rice production and poverty reduction in Agatu local government area of Benue state, Nigeria. To this end, a multi-stage sampling technique was used. The first stage involved the purposive selection of five wards noted for high production of rice. Secondly, a simple random sampling was used to select twenty five respondents each from the five wards to sum up to one hundred and twenty five respondents used for the study. The analytical tools employed included simple descriptive statistics like mean, frequency distribution, percentages and tables and inferential statistics like logit regression model. The data used were from primary source and this was collected by administering of structured questionnaires to illicit information from the farmers. The results of the analysis revealed farmers to be in their active age, mostly married, males’ dominance, highly experienced and educated with large families. Annual income from rice production was significant in reducing poverty in the study area pseudo R2 value of 0.886. The overall Chi-Square value was significant at 1% level of probability, also log likelihood value of 135.27. The study recommends the need for credit to be extended to poor farmers to help stimulate their investment in order to increase their income.  Farmers are also encouraged to engage in non-farm activities to raise their level of income.

scholarly journals Effects of climate change on pests and diseases, its awareness and adaptation strategies among Cocoa farmers in Abia State

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 061-068
Author(s):  
Michael Olusayo Okeniyi ◽  
Temitope Seun Okeniyi ◽  
Fatimoh Bolanle Mustopha
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
High Level ◽  
Cocoa Farmers

The study was a survey aimed at understanding the awareness level among cocoa farmers in Abia state on climate change, its effects on Pests and Diseases of cocoa and how they adapt and mitigate the effects. A multi stage-sampling procedure was used to select 50 respondents from Bende local government area and 50 respondents from Ikwuano local government area of Abia State. Result showed that 96% of the respondents are aware that climate change has a negative effect on cocoa production as a result of high incidence of Pest and diseases and that the effect ranges from high to moderate. Majority of the respondent in the study area adopted various adaptation strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on Pests and Diseases prevalence. High level of awareness, adaptation and coping strategies adopted by farmers, made them less vulnerable to the adverse effects of Pests and Diseases as a result of the change in climate has been currently experienced.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Temporary Artificial Methods of Contraception Among Women of Child Bearing Age in Awka South Local Government Area

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
I. G. Eyisi ◽  
C. C. Nwachukwu ◽  
I. A. Njelita ◽  
U. M. Umeh ◽  
C. S. Eyisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Contraceptive Devices ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
High Level

BACKGROUND: Contraception is the procedure of preventing pregnancy when it is not desired (MedicineNet, 2018). It is broadly divided into natural and artificial methods of which the artificial is further subdivided into Temporary and Permanent methods. METHODS: This research exercise was conducted in Awka South Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria consisting of Nine Towns namely Amawbia, Awka, Ezinato, Isiagu, Mbaukwu, Nibo, Nise, Okpuno and Umuawulu (Wikipedia, 2018). Questionnaires were administered by an interviewer which consists of 5 sections while data was analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) and the results were chi-squared at appropriate times and data were presented in forms like prose, tables, and charts. RESULTS: 78.9% of the respondents were aware of temporary artificial methods of contraception; 44.3% of correspondents with knowledge of temporary artificial contraceptives got their information from friends while 22.4% of the correspondents got theirs from school which reflects a low level of sex education in our homes and religious institutions. Only 18.4% could actually identify intra-uterine contraceptive devices from a list of options While 43.2% could actually identify a contraceptive pill within a list of options. The study also showed that the oral contraceptive pill most known to 50.4% of the correspondents is postinor-2 while the intra-uterine device most commonly known to those with knowledge of intra-uterine contraceptive device was Mirena which is about 65.8% of the correspondents. Also, this research revealed that 49.2% admitted to having used temporary artificial contraceptives. CONCLUSION: Despite the high level of awareness of temporary artificial contraceptives methods, its level of practice is quite low in this part of the country and the major factors influencing the knowledge and attitude of the participants towards temporary artificial contraceptives are marital status and educational level.

scholarly journals Assessment of Income Generation from Non-timber Forest Products in Awka-North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
B. C. Ojomah ◽  
A. E. Ibe ◽  
J. U. Ezenwenyi ◽  
O. Chukwu ◽  
N. N. Adum
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Market Price ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Over Exploitation ◽  
Rural Dwellers

Non-Timber Forest Products are important sources of income that can supplement farming and/or other activities to the rural dwellers. In spite of this, its potential to improve the standard of living and generate income to rural dwellers has not been known in Awka-North Local Government Area. The study was carried out from January to August, 2017. The study identified the variety of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) available to rural households, the level of income generated by households from these available Non-timber forest products and constraints to Non-timber forest products collection in the study area. Three towns; Achalla, Amansea and Mgbakwu were selected using multi-stage random sampling technique. A total of 100 copies of structured questionnaires were administered to obtain information from respondents who engaged in NTFPs based activities in the selected towns. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and 5-point Likert Type Scale. The study revealed that fish, snail, bush meat, spices, firewood, fruits, seeds and nuts, vegetables and honey are the Non-timber forest products available to the rural dwellers. Monthly income of ₦61,000 and above was generated by the rural dwellers who engaged in NTFPs sales. Lack of marketing, bush burning, deforestation, NTFPs scarcity, over exploitation, transportation, bad road network, distance from forest, market price of other products and unfavourable government policies are the constraints confronting the respondents in the collection of Non-timber forest products in the study area.

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 Level of Respondents' Awareness about Extension Activities in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
Alarape A. B ◽  
Adedokun S. A ◽  
Sulaiman O. N ◽  
Olunloyo A. A ◽  
Ogunsola J. O
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Extension Education ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Adult Literacy Education ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Correlation Statistics

The study was carried out to assess the extension education needs of crop farmers in Ido local government area of Oyo state. The data were collected using multi-stage techniques to select the sample size of 145 respondents. It assessed the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, their level of awareness in the study area. The data were subjected to descriptive (percentage, frequency and mean) and inferential (chi-square and correlation) statistics. The study showed that most (66.2%) of the respondents were male whose ages range between 30 and 50 years. also, majority (77.9%) were married with household size of between 5-14. Additionally, 50.3% of the respondents were illiterates with years of farming experience of 5 years and above, 50.4% have farm size of above 15 acres of land. The result showed a low respondents’ level of awareness about extension activities in the study area. It is therefore recommended that farmers adult literacy education programmes should be organize to help the farmers.

scholarly journals Role of transportation and marketing in enhancing agricultural production in Ikwo local government area of Ebonyi state, Nigeria.

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. K.O. Nnadozie ◽  
Ume Smiles ◽  
C Kadurumba
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cost Of Transport ◽  
Multi Stage

Role of transport and marketing in enhancing agricultural production in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria was studied. A multi stage sampling procedure was used to select   300 respondents for the detailed study. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. Data collected were analyzed  using of chi-square. The results show that head carrying, use of wheel barrows, bicycles, motor van, keke, donkeys, and motor cycles were various traditional modes of transportation for inter local transport of agricultural products. Furthermore, the result reveals that producers, retailers, consumers, wholesalers and processors were the marketing channels in the study area. Additionally, transportation and marketing have greatly enhanced the growth of agricultural production in the study area , despite existing problems such as bad roads, high cost of transport, few vehicles, poor drainage channels, culverts, few bridges and poverty. Also, the solutions to the identified problems were giving out loans to farmers, construction and repairs of roads, use of rail, mass transit, encouraging farmers’ cooperative societies and processing centres. However, If these solutions to the problems could be entrenched into policy framework at the three tiers of the governments, high returns in agriculture will  ensue. This will boost the contributions of agricultural sector to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP),which could translate to  better standard of living.Keywords:  Role, Transportation, Marketing, Enhancing, Agricultural production

scholarly journals Climate change and Adaptation Coping Strategies among Sheep and Goat Farmers in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ume Smiles ◽  
C. I. Ezeano ◽  
C. D. Ochiaka
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Age Range

Climate change and Adaptation Coping Strategies among Sheep and Goat Farmers in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria was studied. A total of 60 respondents were selected using  multi-stage random sampling technique. Data  for the study was collected using a  structured questionnaire. Percentage responses and multiple regressions were used to analyzed the data. The results revealed that males were more prominent in sheep and goat farming with age range of 41-61 years old. Also, majority of the sampled farmers were married, educated, had access to extension services with household size of 7-12 persons. Also, the adaptation coping strategies adopted by the farmers were use of shade, Use of  nutrient-dense diets , destocking and use of drinking water. Furthermore, the farmers socio-economic characteristics that affected the  adaptation  of climate change coping strategies in sheep and goats production were level of education, farming experience and age of the farmers. In addition, rainfall, temperature and relative humidity were the weather elements that effected sheep and goat production in the study area.   Finally, the factors limiting farmers’ adaptation coping strategies were  poor access to credit, poor access to  information, poor access to extension services and poor government involvements.The need to ensure the  farmers’ access to credit, education and extension services should be enhancedKeywords; Climate change, Adaptation, Coping Strategies, Sheep and Goat, Farmers.

scholarly journals Utilization of indigenous practices among small ruminant farmers in controling ecto parasite in Ido local government area, Ibadan, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 247-254
Author(s):  
O. Eniola ◽  
H. O. Shaib-Rahim ◽  
A. O. Ajanaku ◽  
A. S. Adeoye ◽  
O. J. Aluko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Small Ruminant ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
The Relationship

High prevalence of ectoparasites in the tropics and lack of access to veterinary services necessitated the use of indigenous practices in controlling ectoparasites among small ruminant farmers. This study was carried out to assess the utilization of indigenous practices in controlling ectoparasites among small ruminant farmers in Ido Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. A multi stage sampling technique was used in selecting respondents for the study. One hundred and fifteen well- questionnaires administered to the farmers and 112 were recovered from the field. Descriptive statistics such as percentage, frequency distribution and charts were used to analyse the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents. The results showed that the age 49-60 had the highest respondents (42.2%) followed by the age group of 36-48 years (28.4%). It also showed that majority of the respondents were female (66.7%). Some indigenous practices highly utilized in the study area included; the application of wild lettuce (ewe yanrin) on the affected parts of the animal (97%), Nuclea latifolin (ewe egbesi) 97% rubbing of liquid lime (osanwewe) on the affected part (93%). Chi Square was used to measure the relationship between respondents' selected socio-economic characteristics and their utilization. The Pearson product moment correlation (PPMC) was used to measure the relationship between respondents, constraints (r=0.194, p=0.050), benefit (r=0.201, p0.043). Some of the constraints identified in the study area included inadequate useful information from extension agents, extinction of materials used and non-documentation of the leaves used while some of the benefits of the leaves includes ease of administration of the leaves, low cost of the leave, and accessibility were some of the benefit derive.

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