scholarly journals History in Store: A Study of a Prototype Archaeology Site at Gbaagbum Village in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Kyegh, Aov Thaddeus
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Research Evaluation ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Historical Study ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Migrant Community ◽  
History Of

Aim: To bring to light a prototype archaeology site at Gbaagbum village in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Data for the study was gotten through primary and secondary sources. These includes oral interviews, observation and documentation from field work, and written / archival records respectively. Study Design: The study items were from Gbaagbum village and the research evaluation of the items found at the site revealed that the site was home to unknown occupants before the present settlers. Place and Duration of Study: Gbaagbum village in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, Nigeria. Methodology: There was physical observation of the culture materials found at the site and through oral interview sessions conducted further revelations were made. Results: Findings revealed that it was once an abandoned site for an unknown migrant community who occupied the area, but relocated before the present occupants. Furthermore, the study revealed a tunnel with complete and pieces of pots and a human jaw in the first chamber. There was a big open pot which serve as a lid to the second chamber. The paper suggests that a more comprehensive and professional archaeological / historical study be conducted at the site and within the Ityôshin area to unearth a history of the originators of the cultural materials that were accidentally discovered. The use of modern archaeological equipment, methods and principles can be greatly relied upon in this regard. To conclude a lot still needs to be done in archaeology especially in the remote areas like the Gbaagbum Village of Benue State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS PREMARITAL GENOTYPE SCREENING AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD-BEARING AGE IN KUMO AKKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF GOMBE STATE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
O. Agofure ◽  
M. A. Danzaria
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Sickle Cell Anaemia ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
History Of ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Genotype Screening

The prevalence of sickle cell anaemia has been shown to be on the increase in Nigeria. Therefore, preventive measures such as premarital genotype screening have been proposed as one of the ways of reducing the scourge of the disease. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the knowledge and attitude of women of child bearing age in Kuma Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State towards premarital genotype screening. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design. A total of 296 respondents were sampled through simple random sampling technique and the collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Majority of the respondents 200(71.40%) were between the ages of 15-34 years old and 64(22.90%) of the respondents affirmed that they had a family history of sickle cell disease. In addition, 58.60% of the respondents demonstrated poor knowledge of premarital genotype screening while 57.10% exhibited negative perception towards premarital genotype screening and 63.20% exhibited poor attitude towards premarital genotype screening. There was a significant relationship between respondents with family history of sickle cell anaemia and their knowledge of premarital genotype screening. The study therefore recommends that efforts should be intensified by the governments and health workers in primary, secondary and tertiary level of healthcare deliveries, to raise awareness on the importance of premarital genotype screening in order to reduce the prevalence of Sickle cell anaemia in the locality. Agofure, O. | Department of Public and Community Health, Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Awareness of Glaucoma in Olorunda Local Government Area, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
C. O. Adeoti ◽  
E. A. Abioye Kuteyi ◽  
B. V. Olomola ◽  
O. Adejumo
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
The State ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
History Of

Purpose: The commonest type of glaucoma called chronic open angle glaucoma is a silent disease and patients are usually diagnosed late in the disease. Public awareness programs must be actively done to enable a reduction of late detection of the disease and level of awareness must be assessed regularly to appraise the programs. The aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness of the people following the several annual glaucoma week programs we held in the state. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done in Osogbo local Government Area (LGA) over six months to assess the awareness of glaucoma following a five-year screening and public health education on glaucoma during the annual World glaucoma week in the state. The interviewer-assisted questionnaire was administered to 279 participants. Obtained data included demography such as age, sex, level of education, occupation, religion, state of origin, knowledge of glaucoma and its treatment, family history of glaucoma and so on. The data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 21 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). Descriptive statistics was used to analyze demographic data, and cross-tabulations with chi-square were used in comparing variables. Statistical significance was set at P<0.05. Results: Two hundred and seventy-nine people were involved in the study. Many, 192 (68.8%) were aware of glaucoma. Thirty-nine participants (14.0%) had a family history of glaucoma and 63 (22.6%) felt the cause of glaucoma is an act of God. Two hundred and one (72.0%) had tertiary education. Tertiary education was found to be a statistically significant factor associated with glaucoma. Thirty-three (84.6%) of the 39 participants that had a positive family history of glaucoma were aware of glaucoma blindness. Out of participants that claimed to know how to treat glaucoma, eight (5.3%) felt it should be conservatively managed and nothing should be used. Conclusion: The World glaucoma week has yielded results but more efforts must be put in place to increase awareness and knowledge of the populace on the nature of glaucoma. Tertiary education is an important factor in glaucoma awareness. The government must ensure everyone is educated up to tertiary level. Glaucoma patients and their acquaintances may be used in increasing awareness.

scholarly journals The Impact of Anchor Borrower Programme on Poverty Alleviation in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
Badejo Bolaji Tinuke ◽  
Adekeye Adeshola Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Periodic Review ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The Impact

This research work was designed to examine the impact of Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) on poverty alleviation in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The main objective of the study is to investigate the extent to which the implementation of Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) has encouraged poverty alleviation in the area of food supply, income generation, improvement in standard of living and income generation in the study area. Relevant data for this research work were collected from secondary sources through the content analysis of; documents, government publications, reports, quarterly magazines on Anchor Borrower Programme and data from Bureau of Statistics. At the end of the study, the research findings reveal that Anchor Borrower Programmes (ABP) supports for farmer have a positive and significant impact on poverty alleviation in the area of; food supply, employment generation, improved standard of living and income generation was substantial. However, the paper recommended that the Anchor Borrower policy in Nigeria should be encouraged and subjected to periodic review so as to provide more platforms for poverty alleviation in Argungu LGA of Kebbi State.

An Assessment of Performance Evaluation Feedback in Governmental Secondary School, Jos North L.G.A Plateau State

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zekeri MOMOH ◽  
Okafor GENEVIEVE CHINWENDU ◽  
Michael KOLO
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Alternative Hypotheses ◽  
Evaluation Feedback ◽  
Plateau State

The aim of this study is to assess the level of Performance evaluation feedback in governmental secondary schools in Jos North Local Government Area. However, both primary and secondary sources of data collection were employed. The primary sources of data were obtained through administering 210 structured questionnaires to teachers in all 21 governmental secondary schools in Jos North Local Government Area (Nigeria). While the secondary sources of data were obtained from text books, journals and internet sources. The three hypotheses study were tested using Chi-square at 0.5% significance level. On the whole, alternative hypotheses of the study were upheld which states that teachers in governmental secondary schools in Jos North Local Government Area are satisfied with the performance evaluation feedback they got. Secondly, that teachers in governmental secondary schools in Jos North Local Government Area get feedback from performance evaluation and that there are diverse opinions on when performance evaluation should be conducted among teachers in governmental secondary schools in Jos North Local Government Area. 

Perception Of Witchcraft Practice In Oredo Local Government Area Of Edo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 514-527
Author(s):  
Uche Louisa Nwatu ◽  
Malachy Okechukwu Ebue ◽  
Anthony Obinna Iwuagwu ◽  
Jacinta Chibuzor Ene ◽  
Casmir Obinna Odo
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Women Elderly ◽  
Belief System ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
History Of ◽  
Edo State ◽  
The Government ◽  
Gender Based

Africa has long standing history of complex phenomenal as they relate to belief system, especially in the existence and powers of witches which pervades every segment of the society. This study is designed to ascertain the perception of witchcraft practice in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study used a cluster/multi stage random sample of 30 residents of Oredo Local Government Area whom were interviewed using FGDs and in-depth interviews to elicit information on the perception and practice of witchcraft in Edo state, Nigeria. Data generated were content analyzed and the result shows that majority of the respondent were of the opinion that witchcraft is widely practiced in Edo state and it has negative implications to victims. They emphasized its human right implications, noting that it could result in total violation of rights. Results further show that witchcraft accusation is gender biased as women (elderly) are mostly the victims of witchcraft accusation against their male counterparts, thereby raising concerns on gender based discrimination as well as human right violation respectively. It becomes highly imperative that social workers and other human rights professionals should raise awareness on the existence of these problems and carryout necessary advocacy, influencing the government to enact and enforce stronger laws and strategies to address all aspects of this issue. 

scholarly journals Wheezing and Associated Risk Factors Among Children in Flood Prone Areas of a Central Nigerian Metropolis

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Aleruchi Chuku ◽  
Godwin Attah Obande ◽  
Pedro Akharenegbe ◽  
Peter Uteh Upla ◽  
Mwanret Namang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Flood Prone Areas

Objectives: Our study investigated the prevalence of wheeze and its associated factors among children between the ages of 0 and 8 years in flood prone areas of Lafia local government area (LGA).Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional study.Materials and Methods: A total of 1,767 children resident in 300 households drawn from five council wards participated in the study. Questionnaires were used to obtain information relating to the children and their immediate environment. Relative humidity of each house was also measured. Wheezing in children was determined from interaction with their parents and confirmed through examination by trained health workers.Results and Discussion: Mean relative humidity of the wards ranged from 52.5%rh to 76.3%rh with 66.8% of children living in houses with relative humidity of >60%rh. Findings revealed a prevalence of 13.0% (n = 230) in the study area. Ages 3-8 years accounted for 70% wheeze cases while 0-2 years accounted for 30%. Age (AOR = 1.560; 95% CI = 1.023 – 2.378), mud houses (AOR = 1.812; 95% CI = 1.080 – 3.040), use of antibiotics (AOR = 143.593; 95% CI = 81.582 – 252.741) and local herbal concoctions (AOR = 114.530; 95% CI = 12.522 – 1047.494) were significantly associated with wheezing in children.Conclusion: The prevalence of wheeze in our study varied among children and was influenced by factors such as age, living in mud houses and recent or current use of antibiotics. This study advocates proper care and protection of children against factors that predispose them to wheezing.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 05 No. 02 April’21 Page: 213-221

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors of superficial fungal infections among primary school pupils in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Odeigah ◽  
Stella Rotifa ◽  
Rasaq Shittu ◽  
Yahkub Mutalub
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Past History ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
History Of ◽  
Primary School Pupils

Superficial fungal infections are common in the tropics particularly in the rural areas where children are predisposed. The causative organisms include dermatophytes, yeasts and non-dermatophyte moulds. To determine the prevalence and risk factors of superficial fungal infections among primary school pupils aged 5- 16 years in Oke-Oyi, Kwara State. A cross-sectional survey was carried out from April through July 2017 among 602 pupils aged 5-16 years in Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. Out of the 602 pupils screened during the study, 180 pupils were suspected clinically to have superficial fungal infection and a total of 180 skin specimens were collected from the pupils. The prevalence of clinically suspected fungal infection was 29.9% (180/602), dermatophytes accounted for 16.7% (30/180), while non-dermatophyte moulds accounted for about half of the isolates, 51.7% (93/180). Some of the factors that were significantly associated with the risk of acquisition of dermatophytic infections include age, past history of similar lesions, over-crowding, normal sweat pattern and unkempt socks worn by the pupils among others. This study has shown that superficial fungal infections are common among pupils in Oke-Oyi in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State and the risk factors include among others, young age, past history of skin infections, overcrowding and unkempt socks worn by pupils. Therefore sociodemographic and behavioural factors influence the occurrence of superficial fungal infections in the study area.

scholarly journals A Spatial Framework for the Distribution of Public Primary Schools in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-27
Author(s):  
S.I Shaibu ◽  
O.O Morenikeji ◽  
O.O Idowu ◽  
S Medayese ◽  
C.B Ohadugha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Location Quotient ◽  
Spatial Framework ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Spatial Equity ◽  
Policy Measures

Education is the key to development in any society and it is true that the educational institutions in any given society reflect the standard of living and the attitudes towards life of that society. This study presents a spatial framework of public primary schools in Munya Local Government Area of Niger state with the specific objectives of identifying the various public primary schools in the study area, attempt a spatial mapping and distribution pattern of the schools; determine spatial equity and accessibility of pupils to the schools and finally to advance appropriate planning policy measures to resolve the identified problems. The main sources of data for the study are through the primary and secondary sources. The location quotient, distributional equity, Gini co – efficient and P – median techniques were used for data analysis. It is observed that primary school’s provision has surpassed the maximum required in the area. It is therefore recommended that there should be be guided in the sitting of future schools, while maintenance of the existing ones should be pursued to sustain the likely future growth in school’s enrolment. Furthermore, the establishment of future public schools should be based on threshold population in the study area.

scholarly journals Youth Unemployment: The Cause of Ethnic Conflict and Criminal Activities in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (04) ◽  
pp. 5882-5890
Author(s):  
John Wajim
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Ethnic Conflict ◽  
Structural Adjustment ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Political Problem

This research work examined youth unemployment: the cause of ethnic conflict and criminal activities in Takum LGA of Taraba State, Nigeria. Unemployment to a large extent remains Nigeria’s socio-economic and political problem. Historically, unemployment situation in the country was heightened by introduction of structural adjustment programme (SAP). Both primary and secondary sources of data collection were employed for the success of the research work. Simple percentages were applied on a cross-sectional data of 120 sampled unemployed youths randomly selected from Takum Local Government Area in 2015. The study revealed that lack of employment opportunities stimulate young people to engage in ethnic conflict and criminal activities such as theft, arm robbery etc. In order to survive and earn material success. The study recommends that government should create more jobs opportunities and industries as unemployed youths can also benefit and meet their immediate needs, as this will drastically curtail ethnic conflict and criminal activities by unemployed youths

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