scholarly journals Biodiversity Conservation and the Sacred Forests of Emohua, Rivers State, Niger Delta Region Nigeria – A Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
GE Omokhua ◽  
AO Asemia
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Sacred Forests ◽  
Rivers State

scholarly journals Health Insecurity among Internally Displaced Persons in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-61
Author(s):  
Grace A. Tonye-Scent ◽  
Endurance Uzobo
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Rivers State

Health insecurity is a major problem affecting the well-being of internally displaced persons in Nigeria. In the Niger Delta region, the situation remains virulent with attendant consequences on the displaced population. This study investigated health insecurity among the internally displaced persons. Data were sourced across three States of the Niger Delta Region, identified among areas with a high rate of internal displacement. Human Security Approach was employed as a theoretical framework. A total of 582 respondents (Bayelsa = 206, Delta = 211, and Rivers = 165) who had been displaced between the year 2012 to 2018 were randomly selected, and a questionnaire was administered. Findings indicated that 51.9% of respondents in Delta state, 50.0% in Rivers state, and 35.7% in Bayelsa state were diagnosed with diseases resulting from flood displacement. The diseases diagnosed were high blood pressure, cholera, hernia, malaria, measles, tuberculosis, and typhoid. While the diagnosis of blood pressure was high in Bayelsa (3.9%) and Delta (3.5%), the diagnosis of cholera was not recorded in Bayelsa and Delta States but Rivers state (3.4%). Those displaced by flood were 0.4 times less likely to experience abnormal health status than those displaced by other causes. The study concluded that displacement has serious implications on the health of internally displaced persons. It, therefore, recommended that medical centres should be cited in displaced camps to cater for the medical needs of the displaced population.

scholarly journals Pollution Studies on Soils from Crude Oil Producing Areas of Rivers State, Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

OALib ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 08 (09) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Chisom Onwuka ◽  
Augustine Nnaluo Eboatu ◽  
Vincent Ishmael Egbulefu Ajiwe ◽  
Ebele Joy Morah
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Rivers State

scholarly journals Re-evaluation of vulvovaginal trichomoniasis among women in Niger delta region, Nigeria

1970 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
GN Wokem ◽  
CB Ndukwu
Keyword(s):  
Niger Delta ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Female Subjects

The status of a neglected, common tropical protozoan parasitic flagellate, Trichomonas vaginalis, causing vulvovaginal trichomonias is (VVT) was re-evaluated among female subjects in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study area consisted University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital (BMSH) and Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), all in Port Harcourt, Niger Delta Region. Informed consent was sought and obtained before sample collection. Standard parasitological techniques were employed in vaginal swab and urine analysis. Two hundred and forty female subjects, aged 11-60 years were examined in 2014, out of which 22.5% were infected whereas in the precious study in 2006, the prevalence was 10% out of 500 subjects. UPTH had more VVT rates(9.7%, 30%) than BMSH (8%, 18.8%), in both studies respectively, although the infection is not location dependent (P>0.05). Age group 11-20 years (46.7%) had the highest infection rate inlatter with age group 51-60 years(5%) as the least; age group 19-29 years had (16.5%) as the highest in the former. Occupational prevalence shows that undergraduates and students were more infected with VVT (40%) and (25%) than others in latter while traders were most infected (11.1%) in the former, although VVT was not significantly (p>0.05) occupation related. Non-pregnant subjects (26.6%) were more infected than pregnant ones (14%);statistical analysis showed that pregnancy has close association with VVT butit is not pregnancy dependent (p>0.05). The unmarried (30%) had higher prevalence than married (11.7%). The results showed that Trichomonas vaginalis can tolerate wide range of acidic pH (4-5.5). The prevalence of VVT is on the increase; there is need for more awareness campaign and action plan for the control and elimination of this neglected common tropical disease of the youth.KEYWORD: Vulvovaginal trichomoniasis, women, Niger Delta Region, re-evaluation, upsurge.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of the Proximate and Dietary Fibre Compositions of Some Leafy Vegetables Commonly Consumed in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
C. A. Orisa ◽  
C. I. Usoroh ◽  
Y. E. Alozie
Keyword(s):  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Spinacia Oleracea ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
State University ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Rivers State

Objective: The objective of this study was to carry out a comparative proximate and dietary fibre analysis of some leafy vegetables commonly consumed in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. Methodology: The selected vegetables were Ugu leaf (Telfairia occidentalis), Water leaf (Talinum triangulare), Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina), Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) and Green leaf (Spinacia oleracea). These leaves were harvested from the University school farms of University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Rivers State University and Delta State University to represent the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The samples were analyzed for proximate composition and dietary fibres using standard methods. Results: Moisture, ash, fat, crude protein, crude fibre and carbohydrate contents of the leafy vegetables ranged from 70.95-92.11%, 1.90-5.18%, 0.07-1.47%, 1.54-8.78%, 1.90-7.89% and 1.42-10.54%, respectively. Total dietary and insoluble fibres of the vegetables grown in Niger Delta regions of Nigeria ranged from 4.10-23.12%. Dietary fibre of pumpkin leaves grown in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states as well as scent leaf from Rivers state were significantly (p<0.05) higher than vegetables from other states. Conclusion: The result of this study therefore reveals that the proximate composition and dietary fibre content of the vegetables were significantly (p<0.05) affected by the locations in which they were harvested.

scholarly journals Ethnic Conflicts and Internally Displaced Persons in Rumuekpe and Igwuruta Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Blessing O. Edafe ◽  
Kingsley E. Okoye ◽  
Paulinus O. Agbo
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Rivers State

The return to democratic dispensation and the surge to acquire political power had led to increase in violence in the Niger Delta region. This assumed different dimension for national issues as competition for scarce resources are being instigated by “inter-elite” rivalries over contradictions of ethnic diversity. These incessant struggles and the competitions had resulted into outright denial of people’s right and privileges as well as displacement of indigene and non indigene in that area. The study contended that the dynamics of internally displaced persons in the Niger Delta region were deeply rooted in the contradictions of ethnic diversity. The study is a documentary research and data were analyzed through qualitative descriptive method. Using human needs theory, the paper noted that, the need for the IDPs to be fully re-integrated into society, and the responsibility of public authorities to avoid neglect, discriminatory practices of marginalization, deprivation as well as the exploitation of the indigene non-indigene issue. It is urgent to meet the social needs of the IDPs, and their recognition and social inclusion into the society in the Rivers state, for peaceful coexistence in assuring freedom for the development of people. The study therefore recommends the following that government should ensure that specific needs of internally displaced persons are reflected in the national and local developmental plan.   Received: 15 February 2021 / Accepted: 1 September 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021

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