scholarly journals Assessment of women involvement in catfish (Clarias gariepinus) processing and preservation in Ijebu-Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

Agrosearch ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
A.O. Kayode ◽  
A.O. Awoyemi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Preservation Methods ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Level Of Significance

This study assessed the activities of women in processing and preservation of catfish in Ijebu-Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State. A three-stage random sampling technique was employed to select a total of 120 respondents for the study. The data collected were analysed with both descriptive statistics and correlation model. The mean age of the respondents was 54 years with a mean of nine years of catfish processing and preservation experience. The annual mean income was N107, 587.50. Findings also show that respondents’ levels of involvement in processing and preservation methods such as smoking and salting were high. There was a positive and significant relationship between respondents’ age (r= 0.003; p=0.034), annual income (r= 0.012; p=0.030), household size (r= 0.232; p=0.011) and their level of involvement in catfish preservation at 5% level of significance. The results of correlation analysis also show that a significant relationship exists between respondents’ perceived benefits and their level of involvement in catfish processing and preservation. The study concludes that, although the level of involvement of women in catfish preservation methods was high, low income was realized from the venture when compared with the minimum wage of N18,000 that government workers earn in the study area. It therefore recommends upgrading the methods and facilities used for the preservation and preserving catfish.

scholarly journals Ethnopharmacological Survey and Physiological Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Contents of Indigenous Plants Used for Treatment of Toothache and Mouth Odour in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 3559-3576
Author(s):  
OJEWUMI A. W. ◽  
OYEBANJI E.O.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Indigenous Plants ◽  
Piper Guineense ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Level Of Significance

The use of herbs for improvement of oral hygiene is increasing in many communities in Nigeria despite the usage of other dental care products. On the basis of this the present study was conducted to assess indigenous plants used to manage dental condition and mouth odour and to evaluate nutritional, phytochemicals and antinutrient content of the plants. A survey was conducted to document plants used for treatment of toothache and mouth odour in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. Using random sampling technique, a total of one hundred structured questionnaire was administered to Traditional Health Practitioners in three major markets of the study area. Nutritional, phytochemical and anti-nutrient contents of most used plants were evaluated. Data were analyzed using Statistical Analysis System. Means were separated using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at 5% level of significance (p < 0.05). A total of twenty-three (23) plants belonging to sixteen families were enumerated out of which Capsicum frutescens, Piper guineense fruits and Zanthoxylum zanthoxloides roots were the most exploited for management of the conditions. Crude fibre (8.86 %), fat (1.12%) and ash contents (4.73%) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in Z. zanthoxloides roots while moisture (25.75 %) was significantly higher (p <0.05) in C. frutescens fruits. Calcium (192.10 mg/100g), phosphorus (108.50 mg/100g), sodium (51.33 mg/100g), iron (4.85 mg/100g), Zinc (3.94 mg/100g), manganese (1.15 mg/100g) and copper (2.12 mg/100g) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in Z. zanthoxloides roots compared C. frutescens and P. guineense fruits. Vitamin A (600.00 µ/100g), vitamin B (0.07.00 mg/100g), vitamin C (94.54 mg/100g) and vitamin E (720.00) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in C. frutescens than Z. zanthoxloides and P. guineense. Results also showed that tannin (6.40 %), oxalate (30.00%), phytate (0.40%) and trypsin inhibitor (20.00 %) were significantly higher in frutescens than Z. zanthoxloides roots. Similar significant (p<0.05) increase were observed in the quantity of flavonoid (3.25%), saponnis (1.30%), phenol (0.60%) and anthocyaninns (0.23%) in Z. zanthoxloides compared with C. frutescens and P. guineense.

scholarly journals Effect of Rural-Urban Migration on Food Security of Rural Households in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Sedoo Lordaah ◽  
Agba Solomon ◽  
Nwafor Solomon
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Urban Migration ◽  
Rural Urban Migration ◽  
Level Of Significance

This study investigated the effect of rural-urban migration on food security of rural households in Kwande local government area of Benue State, Nigeria. Using multistage sampling technique and a semi-structured questionnaire as instrument, data for the study was collected from a sample of three hundred and eighty four (389) rural dwellers in the state. The study revealed the major causes and determined the effect of rural-urban migration of the food security of Kwande local government area and suggested measures to reduce the rate of rural-urban migration. Given that the F- statistics of 98.094 is significant at 1% level of significance, it implies that the computed F- value was higher than the F-tabulated value of (1.94) at 5% level of significance and (2.51) at 1% level of significance. Therefore, and the alternative hypothesis which states that factors such as search for job, quest for skill acquisition, search foe better education, quest for marriage, insecurity, social amenities, and natural disasters are the determining factors of rural urban migration was accepted. Therefore, the study concluded that reduction rural-urban migration and improvement in food security are dependent on these factors. Based on the effects of rural-urban migration, it was recommended that government/policy makers come up with policies that would lead to increased rural development and farm mechanization.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION OF YOUTHS ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN OGBOMOSO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE. NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-77
Author(s):  
A. O. OKETAYO ◽  
Y. L. OLALEYE
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Urban Migration ◽  
Rural Urban Migration

The study examined the effect of rural-urban migration of youth on rural development in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area of Oyo State. Rural-urban migration is a phenomenon that most developing nations of the world are experiencing due to the gross neglect of the rural areas. In Nigeria, the issue of rural-urban migration is quite alarming owing to the discriminatory centralization of facilities in the urban areas as well as widening income gap between the urban and rural areas. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design while purposive sampling technique was used in selecting 300 from Ogbomoso south LGAs.  The data collected was tested by using Pearson product moment correlation and ANOVA. The study established that self-help project had significant relationship with youth out-migration (r = .351*, N= 300, P < .05), community economy  also had significant relationship with out-migration (r = .277*, N= 300, P < .05), care for elderly had negative significant relationship with out-migration(r = -.182*, N= 300, P < .05) and cultural practices also had significant relationship with out-migration (r = .198*, N= 300, P < .05). The study recommended  that; government should decentralize its developmental projects and programmes in order to accommodate the rural areas. Government should make agriculture attractive for rural dwellers so that they could see it as a profitable occupation and there should be economic incentives to promote adaptation of indigenous skills and technologies in the rural areas. 

scholarly journals Assessment of rural dwellers' involvement in livestock farming as a means of livelihood in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-78
Author(s):  
B. A. Oyelami ◽  
O. Eniola ◽  
B. Osikabor ◽  
O. O. Abegunrin ◽  
O. G. Ogunwale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Rural Dwellers ◽  
The Relationship

The study was designed to investigate the involvement of the rural dwellers in livestock farming as a means of livelihood in Afijio Local Government area of Oyo State. Data were collected with the aid of well constructed questionnaire distributed to respondents selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data collected were subjected to descriptive analysis; Chi-square was used to determine the relationship between socio-economic factors and their level of involvement in livestock farming as a means of livelihood. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to examine the relationship between constraints and benefits of livestock farming to the livelihood of the respondents. The result of the study shows that majority of the respondents (59.8%) were male, Married (63.2%) with minimal of primary school education (35.9%). The analysis of the data reveals that most of the respondents in the study area are involved in livestock farming (60.7%) and mixed farming (85.5%) in most of the time. On the types of livestock, majority of them are into goat and poultry production. This study concludes that most of the respondents in the study area are already into livestock farming but at backyard small holder levels. It is therefore recommended that the rural dwellers should improved in their level of involvement in livestock farming through education and provision of necessary input by the concerned stakeholders.

Assessment of market performance of cat fish farmers in Sagamu local government area of Ogun State Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 207-217
Author(s):  
M. A. Oladoja ◽  
O. A. Adeokun
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Market Performance ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Fish Production ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Female Fish ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Ogun State

The study was conducted to assess the market performance of catfish farmers in Sagamu Local Government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. A stage random technique was used to select 106 fish farmers from the study area and an interview schedule was used to elicit information. Results of the study indicated that 44.3 percent were within the age category of 31-40 years. Majority (52.8%), were males and over half of respondents (60.0%) had primary education. Majority (80.4%), were married, (70.0%) were Christians and 47.2 percent had been in the business with 5-10 years of experience. The result of the analysis indicated that fish production was profitable (the net income is N78,838.00. A higher percentage of the respondents access credit for fish farming from the bank (37.7%) and 36.8 percent of the respondents sold to consumers, retailers and wholesalers. Hypothesis testing indicated no significant relationship between] sex(X2=0.863, P>0.05),religion (X2=0.134, P>0.05) and the market performance but a significant relationship between age (X2=17.966, P>0.05), marital status(X2=51.293 P>0.05),educational level(X2=37.6468, P>0.05),year of experience (X2=27.883, P>0.05), main occupation (X2=32.670, P>0.05) and the market performance. It was founded that most of the farmers are males with little education. Government should organize an enlightenment programme that will educate and improve the knowledge and skills of both males and female fish farmers which will shed more light on fish production.

ASSESSMENT OF RURAL CHILDREN’S INVOLVEMENT IN FISHERY ACTIVITIES IN OGUN WATERSIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
O. R. ASHIMOLOWO ◽  
E. D. AWOTUNDE ◽  
W. G. OJEBIYI ◽  
M. O. OOSE
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Rural Children ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Fish Marketing

The study assessed rural children’s involvement in fishery activities in Ogun waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Eighty rural children were sampled from four fishing communities across two wards in the LGA through the use of multistage sampling technique. Data were collected with structured interview schedule. The study identified fishery activities involved in by rural children, determined their level of involvement, identified their educational activities and also identified reasons for children’s involvement in fishery activities. The results indicated that majority of the rural children were male (71.25%) with mean age of 14 years, Christians (61.25%) and had large household sizes between 6 and 10 persons (77.50%).Smoking of fish (96.25%), fish catching (93.75%), firewood gathering (92.5%) and selling of fish (88.75%) were some of the fishery activities involved in by rural children. The study also revealed that high level of involvement was observed with fish processing and fish marketing activities. Despite children’s involvement in fishery activities, their educational activities were not affected. The results of Chi-square analysis also showed significant associations between rural children’s involvement in fishing activities (χ2 = 210.772, p<0.05), fish marketing activities (χ2 = 163.547, p<0.05) and their educational activities. The study concludes that if children’s level of involvement in fishery activities is low, their educational performance will not be affected. It is therefore recommended that children’s involvement in fishery activities should only be tailored towards socializing the children and not for children to be exploited through child labour.      

scholarly journals Impact of the Digital Divide on Computer Use and Internet Access on the Poor in Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omolara Tayo ◽  
Randall Thompson ◽  
Elizabeth Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Information And Communication

<p>We recruited 20 community members in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo state and Yewa Local Government Area, Ogun state in Nigeria to explore experiences and perceptions of Internet access and computer use. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using open-ended questions to collect qualitative data regarding accessibility of information and communication technology. Twenty low-income community members volunteered to participate in the study. The results centered around affordability of computers and Internet access, exposure to information on the Internet, increasing access to the Internet, training on computer use, benefits for job searching, and networking. The results indicated the lack of Internet access, affordability of computers and Internet usage, poverty, lack of computer skills, and poor infrastructures were contributors to the digital divide.</p>

scholarly journals Attitude of teachers towards inclusion of students with learning disabilities in the regular schools in Obio/Akpor local government area

2022 ◽  
pp. 66-73
Author(s):  
Valentine Osi ◽  
Priscillia Osi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Special Needs Education ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated attitude of teachers towards inclusion of students with learning disabilities in the normal school settings in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. A descriptive survey design was used for the study. Six research questions and six null hypotheses was formulated to guide the study. The population of study involved 3025 teachers in the area. A stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting a sample of three hundred and ninety nine (399) teachers. Chisquare was used in testing the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Out of the 399 teachers, 253 were involved in the study. The result of the findings shows that teachers only teachers training and teacher’s age significantly influence inclusion of students with learning disability whereas teacher’s gender, experience, qualification and marital status had not significant effect on inclusion of students with learning disability. The finding also indicated that generally teachers had positive attitude towards inclusion of students with learning disabilities. The attitude of teachers is perceived to have been influenced by lack of provision for additional programme that will improve education of students with learning difficulties and required training for teachers in special needs education.

PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF STREET HAWKING ON THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN ANYIGBA, DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
Alfred Eboh
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Effects ◽  
The Government

Background: The hawking of wares by children has been a serious issue confronting the Nigerian society. Children hawk in some of the most horrible conditions conceivable, where they face a serious risk of injury, chronic illness, kidnapping, rape or death. Objective: The focus of this study was to assess the perceived effects of street hawking on the well-being of children in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Methods: The population of this study consists of parents of the street hawkers in Anyigba while cross-sectional survey design was used through the purposive sampling technique to choose the sample size of one hundred and sixty-two (162) respondents. The validated structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) served as the instruments for the data collection respectively. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-Square at a predetermined 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative data were analysed with the aid of the SPSS (version 20). Results: The results indicated among others that street hawking had significant social implications and physical consequences on children's moral behaviour as well as health status in the study area. Conclusion: The study, therefore, concluded that the government of Kogi State should carry out an enlightenment campaign through the media and religious institutions on the negative consequences of street hawking are recommended as panacea. Also, the child right act instrument and its implementation should be strengthened in order to curb street hawking in the study area.

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