scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic and Hygiene: Assessment of Running-water Infrastructure in Secondary Schools in Ijebu North Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 523-534
Author(s):  
A.O. Olajuyigbe ◽  
M.R. Okubena ◽  
O.O. Rotowa ◽  
O.A. Ayodele
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Water Availability ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Water Infrastructure ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Running Water ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene

COVID-19 is an infectious disease, a product of a freshly discovered coronavirus. With no specific cure as of now, preventing its spread is important to minimize its outbreak. The study was carried out on secondary schools in Ijebu-North Local Government Area (LGA), one of the 20 LGAs in Ogun State, Nigeria. Primary data on water availability, supply, connection to buildings, handwashing facility coverage and functionality were sourced from public secondary schools in Ijebu-North LGA with the aid of questionnaires. Findings revealed that only one school (Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo) is fully equipped with running water connected to buildings and with functional handwashing facilities in place. Most of the schools do not have water infrastructure that can support adequate hygiene, with a score of 16 out of the total 95 available scores. Since regular and thorough washing of hands with soap and water, reduces the chances of being infected by or spreading COVID-19, this study advocates for direct taking over of water infrastructure provided in schools by the Water Agency in the areas where these schools are allocated. This take-over will be for the purpose of routine maintenance for the sustainability of the water infrastructure. Government and other donors should facilitate investments in water, sanitation and hygiene in order to prepare these schools for resumption and sustenance after the health crisis.

Factors contributing to the consumption of bushmeat in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-45
Author(s):  
O.A. Ogundimu ◽  
O.O. Oduntan
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Administrative Functions ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Frequency Table ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Pie Chart

This paper x-rays the factors that contribute to the consumption of bushmeat in Odeda Local Government Area (LGA) of Ogun State, Nigeria. Questionnaires were used in collecting primary data from four communities in the Local Government Area. Each community represents one of the four divisional districts recognized by the Odeda LGA headquarter for administrative functions. Fifty questionnaires were randomly administered in each of the four communities, making a total of 200 questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency table and pie chart, regression and chi Square. Gender was the only variable that significantly (p<0.10; r=0.54) contributed to the consumption of bushmeat in the study area. Chi square analysis revealed a relationship (p<0.99; X2=3.202) between sex of respondents and consumption of bushmeat in the study area. Keywords: Determinant factors, Consumption, Bushmeat, Odeda Local Government Area

scholarly journals FARM SIZE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF FOOD CROP FARMERS IN ABEOKUTA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Ezekiel Olaoluwa Akerele ◽  
Damilola Tobi Babayanju ◽  
Olumayowa Oyebanjo
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Land Acquisition ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Food Crop ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Farming Households

This study examined farm size and productivity of food crop farmers in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The study was based on primary data obtained through the use of structured questionnaires. The survey involved a cross section random selection of 112 farming households from the study area. Data were obtained on the socio – economic characteristic of the farming members of the households, mode of land acquisition, parcels of land available for cultivation, total parcels of land cultivated, resources used, cost and outputs of food crops on parcels of land cultivated. The data was analyzed by both descriptive statistics and stochastic frontier model with the level of land fragmentation measured by Simpson index as well as the number of parcel cultivated. It was found that significant evidence exists to show that most farms cultivated in the study area are relatively fragmented which was caused by inheritance mode of land acquisition and this have effect on food crop production. The farm sizes cultivated by farming households have significance effect on output. Hired labour and cost of intermediate materials used have significant effect on the production efficiency of farmers. The finding revealed that most farming households in the study area were found operating relatively on scattered farm land. On the basis of the above findings, it was recommended that Farmers' accessibility to loans should be addressed by government and to establish farm estate, pattern of land holding and also acquisition of more farmland should be addressed for high production efficiency.

scholarly journals ECONOMICS OF RABBIT PRODUCTION IN ABEOKUTA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-105
Author(s):  
I. A. AYINDE ◽  
A. B. AROMOLARAN
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Fixed Cost ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Part Time

This study was aimed at examining the economic profitability of rabbit production based on the hypothesis that the low level of production may likely be a consequence of low profitability of the enterprise. Abeokuta South Local Government area was used as a case study. It involved the collection of primary data from a sample of 50 rabbit farmers spread over 10 communities in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The analysis of survey data was done through a combination of descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that most rabbit farmers in Abeokuta were no-professional farmers, who engaged in rabbit production on a part-time basis to supplement their income from other sources such as civil services, trading and craftsmanship. Cost analysis showed that feed cost accounted for as much as 65.7% of total cost (excluding imputed cost of family labour), while fixed inputs amounted to 28% of the cost of production. Other variable inputs accounted for only 4.35% of total cost. The profitability analysis showed that rabbit production in the area could generate a rate of return to capital and family of 56% a rate of return on fixed cost of 300% and a rate of returns on variable cost of 178%. The study concluded that; Even though rabbit production is economically viable in Abeokuta in particular and Ogun State in general, the following problems have imposed a severe limitations on the expansion of the enterprise. These are: the paucity of investment capital among the current investors in rabbit production enterprise, inadequate access to good breeding stock, and the non-professional, part-time and supplementary nature of rabbit production in the area. It is therefore recommended that efforts should be directed towards providing credit to current and potential rabbit farmers so as to boost production. Moreover the government should embark on the supply of parent stock of proven reproductive performance to farmers at effordable prices. The establishment of Rabbit Breeding Units in tertiary institution for the multiplication and distribution of rabbits for breeding purpose can enhance this. In addition, government can initiate propularization of rabbit production in the state

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude of Blood Donors Towards Hepatitis B Virus Risk Behaviour in Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
Adeyemo O.F. ◽  
Olugasa B.O. ◽  
Olarinmoye A. ◽  
Betiku A.
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a major global health concern, responsible for estimated 500,000 to 1.2 million human deaths each year. The clinical manifestations of HBV-related deaths that usually arise after chronic-hepatitis include liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The transfusion of blood is a critical risk point for inadvertent transmission of Hepatitis B virus at emergency healthcare points. This poses a significant public health challenge especially in developing countries. The impact of this challenge in Ikenne Local Government area is yet to be estimated. This study was designed to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of blood donors in the four major towns in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. A questionnaire survey enlisted 143 blood donors at selected blood banks in Ikenne, Ilishan, Iperu and Irolu towns in Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, from February 4th to March 24th, 2021. Data collected were summarized using descriptive and correlation test statistics. Some 120 (93.9%) of the respondents were 18-34 years old. Unpaid donors accounted for 102 (78%) of the respondents. 2.8% of the respondents were confirmed positive for Hepatitis B virus before. Some 113 (86.9%) agreed that people should freely go for laboratory screening. Two-third 82 (63.1%) of the respondents indicated they knew where to get screened. Respondents’ knowledge was scored 2.423 ± 0.963, while a weak positive correlation was found between respondents’ knowledge and their risk behaviour (R = 0.296; P = <0.0001). The mean ± standard deviation of attitude of respondents was 4.207 ± 0.859, while a weak positive correlation was found between respondents’ Attitude and their risk behaviour (R = 0.225; P = < 0.010). Blood donors previously screened for the virus in general had better knowledge and behavioural attitudes that were compliant with Hepatitis B prevention, compared with previously unscreened individuals who exhibited high risk behaviour to the virus.

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