COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND FOOD SECURITY SITUATION IN JOS-NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Ejembi Adakole ◽  
◽  
Akwen Gabriel ◽  
Ejembi Patricia ◽  
Ejembi James ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Local Government ◽  
State Government ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Food Crisis ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

The current state of food insecurity engendered by the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, especially in Jos-North Local Government Area of Plateau State is quiet worrisome and alarming. This paper critically assesses the impact of COVID-19 on food security in Jos-North Local Government Area of Plateau State. This study analyzes the factors responsible for the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria, examine the impact of COVID-19 disease on food security, and examine the strategies used by the Plateau State government to avoid food crisis. Based on the objectives, the following research questions were asked to provide answers: What factors significantly influence the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria? How does COVID-19 disease affect food security? What are the strategies used by the Plateau State government to prevent a food crisis? Both primary and secondary data were used for this study. The paper identified an increase in the price of food commodity, loss of job/salary reduction, reduction in food purchase, reduction in food production and distribution, disruption of food availability and accessibility as the main effects of the global pandemic on food security in the Plateau State. It concludes that the inability of government (Federal and State) to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has weakened efforts at achieving food security. Based on the above conclusion, the paper recommends that governments at all levels should step up the fight against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Providing testing capacities in all Primary healthcare centres, and security for local farmers to keep the agricultural sector going would be efforts in the right direction.

scholarly journals Social Service Delivery in Southwestern Nigeria: Local Governments Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 294
Author(s):  
Odewale, Ayotunde David ◽  
Badejo, B. T
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
State Government ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Social Service Delivery ◽  
The Impact

This paper assesses the impact of local government on social service delivery in south-western Nigeria in tandem with their full constitutional responsibility particularly on primary education and road constructions. The related concepts were review. The study utilized both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through questionnaire administration and in-depth interviews. The study revealed that local government has a significant impact on social service delivery in Southwestern Nigeria (r = 0.438, p < 0.05). The paper highlighted some recommendations and concluded that local government had performed considerably well in delivery of social service to the populace in their concurrent responsibility with the state government, but relatively low in their mandatory functions.

scholarly journals Food Estate Management as Global Food Crisis Prevention Through the Implementation of the BNI Tani Card Program at Pulang Pisau

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 3136-3152
Author(s):  
Abiwodo Abiwodo ◽  
Dhany Marlen
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Food Crisis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Crisis Prevention ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Right ◽  
Global Food ◽  
Global Food Crisis

Needs realization of the food estate concept partially in strengthening food security in the agricultural sector cannot be done by the government and society, but also involves corporations. One form of corporate involvement in this research is a program from BNI in the form of farmer cards. The farmer card program is expected to provide efficiency for farmers so that they can receive the distribution of government support in the right amount, the right type, the right time, the right place, the right quality and the right price. This study aims to measure the implementation of the BNI farmer card implementation to provide a pattern of relationship to the potential development of the food estate concept in Pulang Pisau. implementation of BNI farmer cards in the Pulang Pisau community through indicators of understanding and compliance (X1), behavior and culture (X2), economic conditions (X3), policy issues (X4), facilities and infrastructure (X5), and stakeholder support (X6) for Realization food estate concept. The research design was carried out in a cross-sectional manner using a quantitative approach through smart PLS. The results show the value of the six factors measured through the implementation of the BNI farmer card, which later on this value will become a basis for sustainability and policy adjustments in the realization of food estate in the region itself through government, community and corporate cooperation in realizing food security against global food crisis.

scholarly journals Covid-19 and The Intensity of Water Use Among Households in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-46
Author(s):  
Yakubu Ali Andesikuteb ◽  
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Lekwot Vivan Ezra ◽  
Yohanna Jatau Raymond
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
The Face ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Supply Capacity

This study examined household water use intensity in the face of the current fight against COVID-19 among residents of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. The study used both primary and secondary data. A structured questionnaire was administered to 180 household heads systematically across the selected four wards in Jos Town. While secondary data were extracted from maps and published materials. A descriptive-analytical technique was applied in the study. The study revealed that 51.7% used above 51ltr/capita/day of water during COVID-19 and 48.9% used between 21-30ltrs/capita/day before the pandemic. There was a marked increase in water use among households in the area during the COVID-19 pandemic as against the usage before COVID-19 outbreaks. The study also showed that major water use areas with higher intensity are hand washing, bathing, and cloth washing with use for cooking, gardening, and mopping increasing very slightly. The majority of households depended on well (53.3%), boreholes (19.4%) while 17.8% of the respondents relied on pipe-borne water sources. The study concluded that due to the fixity of water supply capacity in the area and with the increased water use in the face of the lingering pandemic, water supply capacity should be scaled up through the State Water Agency to supply more potable water to the residents in the area. ________________________________________ Cette étude a examiné l’intensité de la consommation d’eau des ménages face à la lutte actuelle contre la COVID-19 chez les résidents de la zone d’administration locale de Jos North, dans l’État du Plateau, au Nigéria. L’étude a utilisé des données primaires et secondaires. Un questionnaire structuré a été systématiquement administré à 180 chefs de ménage dans les quatre quartiers sélectionnés de Jos Town. Alors que les données secondaires ont été extraites des cartes et des documents publiés. La technique d’analyse descriptive a été appliquée dans l’étude. L’étude a révélé que 51,7 % ont utilisé plus de 51 ltr/habitant/jour d’eau pendant la COVID-19 et 48,9 % ont utilisé entre 21 et 30 ltr/habitant/jour. Il y a eu une augmentation marquée de la consommation d’eau chez les ménages de la région pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 par rapport à l’utilisation avant les éclosions de COVID-19. L’étude a également montré que les principales zones d’utilisation de l’eau avec une intensité plus élevée sont le lavage des mains, le bain et le lavage des chiffons, l’utilisation pour la cuisine, le jardinage et la nivette augmentant très légèrement. La majorité des ménagesdépendaient de l’eau de canalisation (17,8 %), des puits (53,3 %) et des forages (19,4 %). L’étude a conclu qu’en raison de la fixité de la capacité d’approvisionnement en eau dans la région et de l’utilisation accrue de l’eau face à la pandémie persistante, la capacité d’approvisionnement en eau devrait être augmentée par l’intermédiaire de l’Agence nationale de l’eau pour fournir plus d’eau potable aux résidents de la région.

scholarly journals A survey of viral diseases of livestock characterized by skin lesions in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-262
Author(s):  
P Gambo ◽  
A.S. Maguda ◽  
J.A. Adole ◽  
D.Y. Dyek ◽  
V.I. Ifende ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Viral Diseases ◽  
The Status ◽  
Livestock Farmers ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
The Impact

A survey on the status of viral diseases of livestock characterized by skin lesions was carried out between November, 2016 and March 2017 in Kanam Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered and suspected cases of Lumpy skin disease (LSD), Goat pox (GTP), Contagious ecthyma (CE) and Bovine papilloma (BP) were investigated. Samples collected were subjected to polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The questionnaires were administered to livestock farmers (n=109), butchers (n=11) and livestock traders (n=13). The results indicated that majority of livestock farmers (94.50%), butchers (100%) and livestock traders (100%) were familiar with these viral diseases of livestock. Farmers in the study area also indicated that they had observed LSD (64.5%) and BP (7.34%) in cattle; GTP (67.9%) and CE (59.5%) in sheep and goats in the last 12 months. Data collated from the questionnaire survey showed these viral diseases of livestock also affect trade price with reduction of about 50-75% of real value of affected animals. The PCR result of samples collected from clinically diagnosed cases of orf shows that 3 out 4 samples analyzed were positive. Likewise, 1 out of 3 samples collected from clinically diagnosed cases of GTP were positive by PCR. The PCR results validate the respondents‘ feedback on the presence these viral skin diseases of livestock in study area. This report provides baseline epidemiological data on the status of these diseases of livestock and further investigation is needed to better understand the impact of viral skin diseases of livestock in Kanam LGA.Keywords: Survey; viral skin diseases; Kanam; Nigeria

scholarly journals An Investigation on Some Hepatic Enzymes and Haematological Variables among Alcoholic Volunteers in Kadima District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Yohanna Denkok ◽  
Vincent Gambo Linus ◽  
Kehinde F. Oyebade ◽  
Abara S. Ukeme ◽  
Samuel Y. Gazuwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Alcoholic Beverage ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Full Blood Count ◽  
Group A ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
Hb Concentration ◽  
The Impact

Aim: This research work investigated the impact of the differences in duration of alcoholic beverage consumption on hepatic and heamatological parameters. Methods: Fifty (50) healthy male volunteer subjects were recruited for this study from Kadima district of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria and were coded according to the years of alcohol consumption: 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, and 22-28 for groups B, C, D and E respectively with each having ten (10) volunteers. Group A was christened as the control having human subjects that have neither drank Burukutu nor factory- based lager beer. Full blood count was done using haematology analyser while spectrophometric method was used to assay for the activities of AST, ALT, ALP, GGT as well as various levels/concentrations of TB, DB, TP, urea and creatinine. Results: Result obtained showed that AST and ALP were raised (p < 0.05) in all the groups when compared to the control. ALT was elevated in group E only while GGT was increased (p < 0.05) in groups D and E. Total and direct bilirubin were both elevated (p < 0.05) in groups B, C and E but equal control in group D. Total protein was higher in groups B and C but lowered in groups D and E relative control. Concentrations of urea was statistically significant (p < 0.05) in groups C and E. Creatinine was only statistically significant in group C but equal control in other groups. Results of the haematological parameters showed that RBC and WBC were reduced in all the groups’ relative control. Hb concentration was increased (p < 0.05) in groups C, D and E. PCV was found to be reduced in groups B, C and D when compared to the control. Conclusion: This study has shown that prolong ingestion of local brew impacts negatively on hepatic biomarkers as well as some haematological indexes like WBC, RBC and PCV.

Adoption of improved rice varieties by farmers in Bende local government area of Abia state

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-215
Author(s):  
JC Ijioma ◽  
CK Osundu
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
State Government ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Tobit Regression ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Rice Farmers

The study investigated the adoption of improved rice varieties by farmers in Bende Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select a total of 120 rice farmers. Descriptive statistics and tobit regression model were employed to analyze the data. Results showed that cumulatively 73.3% of the farmers fell within the age range of 20-50 years, most (86.7%) of the rice farmers were literate. More than half (57.5%) of the rice farmers are females. Result further indicated that 43.3% had household sizes of 5-8 persons. A fair proportion (33.3%) had been in rice production for 11-15 years, while majority (73.3%) belongs to farmers’ associations. Fairly good (51.6%) were aware of the improved rice varieties and used it, while a substantial number (93.3%) number of the farmers cultivated swamp rice. MAS 240 variety (mean=3.13), Faro 7 variety (mean=2.95), Faro II variety (mean=2.75), Faro 8 variety (mean=2.70.) and Faro 48 variety (mean=2.68) were highly adopted by farmers in the area. The Chi square value of 7.290 was significant at 1.0% probability level and indicates goodness of fit of the model used. Coefficient of age (-0.023), and gender (-1.967) were negative and significant at 10.0% and 1.0% level of probability respectively. The coefficient of education level (0.041), farm size (0.940), farming experience (0.206) and membership of farmers’ association (0.168) were significant at 5.0% and were positively related to adoption of improved rice varieties. Farmers encountered various problems of paucity of funds (35.8%), scarcity of inputs (22.5%), and dearth of information (20.89). Based on these findings it was recommended that rice farmers should form cooperative societies to enable them raise funds for buying agricultural equipment to boost rice production. More young male farmers should be sensitized and motivated by the state government to take up rice production since female farmers dominate rice production in the area. Extension agencies should increase the level of information dissemination and teaching to the rice farmers’ clientele.Key words: Adoption, Improved Varieties, Rice

Proximate Analysis and Mineral Composition of Jatropha curcas Seeds Obtained from Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State of Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magu Thomas Odey ◽  
Louis Hitler ◽  
Nzeata Ibe Nelson ◽  
Sunday Esther Aniedi ◽  
Udowo Victor Malachy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Mineral Composition ◽  
Jatropha Curcas ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Plateau State

scholarly journals Contribution of Home Gardening to Household Food Security: A Case Study of Home Gardeners in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-23
Author(s):  
O. N. Oladele ◽  
U. U. Emeghara ◽  
J. T. Ayodele ◽  
B. F. Ishola ◽  
T. A. Awobona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Home Gardening

Aims: This study examined the contribution of home gardening to household food security in IgabI Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was designed to collect data from 120 home gardeners using well structured questionnaire and personal interview of the gardeners by the researchers. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria between June to July, 2019. Methodology: Multi-stage, purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 120 respondents. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as means, frequency distribution, table, percentage and Likert – scale. Results: The results showed male (65.83%) in their active age (87.50% are within the age range of 21-50 years) and highly educated (92.50%) with good number of years of experience in home gardening, (80% had over 5years of experience) dominated the practice of home gardening in the study area. The study also revealed that they produced many types of crops, about 32. The most popular crops cultivated were; tomato 91.67%),cowpea(87.50%),groundnut(82.50%),okra(75.00%), pumpkin (70.83%), spinach (70.83%) maize(56.67%),millet(56.67%),sorghum(51.67%), pepper (50.00%) and sweet potato (50.00%).The Likert--scale  result showed that all the home gardeners household were food secure and the study established that home gardening does not only  contribute to their house hold food supply but also their income. However the home gardening in the study area is faced with problems such as pests attack and diseases infestation (80.00%) and lack of farm inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and farm tools(75.00 %). Conclusion: The study revealed that home gardening contributed significantly to the household food security. It is therefore important to integrate home gardening into our farming system been a good tool for achieving food security among households and people  should also be sensitize to utilize empty plots  of land around their homestead for home gardens. 

scholarly journals Community Adaptation Model of Food Security Due to Global Warming in Kulon Progo

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Rum Giyarsih
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Intergovernmental Panel ◽  
Average Temperature ◽  
The Impact

Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s surface. According to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) average temperature of the Earth’s surface was global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the 0.74 ± 0.18 0C (1.33 ± 0.32 F) over the last hundred years. The impact of rising temperatures is the climate change effect on agricultural production. If the community does not craft made adaptation to global warming will have an impact on food security. This research aims to know the society’s adaptation to food security as a result of global warming and to know the influence of global warming on food security. The research was carried out based on survey methods. The influence of global warming on food security is identified with a share of household food expenditure and the identification of rainfall. Sampling was done by random sampling. The Data used are the primary and secondary data. Primary Data obtained through structured interviews and depth interview using a questionnaire while the secondary data retrieved from publication data of the Central Bureau Statistics B(BPS), Department of Agriculture and Climatology Meteorology and Geophysics (BMKG). The expected results of the study is to know variations of food security due to global warming in Kulon Progo Regency. Comprehensive knowledge through community participation and related Government increased food security that is used as the basis for drafting the model society’s adaptation to the impacts of global warming.

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