degradable solid waste. The increase in population and urbanization according to UNEPIETC (1996) were also largely responsible for the increase in solid waste. The surveys of UNICEF (1999) and Hodges (2001) indicated an overall decline in access to sanitary means of …
Plateau state and the current Nasarawa State government failed to come up with an immediate ... and public space everywhere in Nigeria. The solid waste composition in developing countries like Nigeria is heterogeneous and mixed, ... al (2013) pointed out that the impact of solid wastes in recent times on groundwater and other
Identification of Potential Zones for Solid Waste ... Plateau State, Nigeria Kulokom Stephen1*, ... Improper municipal solid waste disposal locally, cause environmental impacts such as contamination of soil, water pollution, and increase methane emissions. In this study, an
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Jos, the capital of Plateau state in Nigeria, shares the waste management challenges facing cities in LEDCs. The population of Jos is projected to increase from 1.3
Similarly, the cultural festival is a traditional festival of the Afizere of Jos East, Plateau State, which is celebrated with laid down rules and regulations of the customs and traditions guiding the people. Though the festival is not widely recognised as the other festivals mentioned above, the ancient tradition and culture of the people ...
In this study, the sources and components of solid waste were identified; type and the quantity of solid waste disposed, methods of solid waste disposal and impact of improper waste management on health were highlighted. The result shows that excreta and other liquid and solid waste from s and the community, are a serious health hazard ...
The overall aim of the study is to assess the environmental impact of solid waste disposal in Awka Anambra State. Accordingly, the following objectives of the study were formulated for empirical investigation: 1. To find out the extent to which population growth influence waste disposal. 2.
Abstract: Municipal solid waste constitutes man's unwanted materials that need to be discarded. It is consisting of substances, materials and objects ... and regulatory impacts in waste management practices which not only complicate regional policy analysis, but also reshapes ...
In Nigeria, a majority (89.6%) of the surveyed respondents suggested legislation on waste disposal and animal control, about 4.1% opined that animals should be kept away from landfills by owners, about 2.1% respondents suggested the use of special garbage systems for affected cases or relocation of waste to minimize impacts, and perimeter ...
Official Plateau State Government Website Plateau State History ... spruce and neat so as to attract investors coming to Plateau State, Nigeria. ... For evacuation of solid waste from site of collection to final dumping site. 2012 Ministry of Environment, Joseph Gomwalk Secretariat Jos.
The not vulnerable communities were mostly located around the Agbaja Plateau and Okoro-Agbo hills in Ijumu, Kabba/Bunu and Yaba East LGAs. ... "Climate change impacts on the built environment in Nigeria", African Research Review, vol. 7(4), pp. 288-303, 2013. ... "Assessment of Solid Waste Management in Kogi State". Jordan Journal of ...
Erekpitan O. Ola-Adisa et al. "Knowledge, Attitudes/Beliefs and Practices in Medical Waste Management - An Appraisal of Jos North LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria" 46 International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies V2 I12 December 2015 Medical waste segregation is an important step in reducing the volume of hazardous waste as it offers
health related issues which include solid waste management challenges, water supply, traffic congestion, housing and water pollution respectively. Fadamiro (2005) identifies open spaces and road by market centres encroachment as one of the greatest challenges bedeviling Nigeria urban …
Refuse dumpsites are found scattered within and outside cities in Nigeria and the open burning of these dumps is a common practice mainly as a waste and odour reduction measure. Open incineration of wastes emits dangerous gases into the atmosphere. The environmental and public health hazards related to open burning of wastes dumps have often been overlooked in most parts of Nigeria and there ...
The purpose of the study was to assess the solid waste management practices in Jos Metropolis of Plateau State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, five research questions were formulated A Cross-sectional research design was utilized for the study.
We generate waste but only few of us know or care about what happens to them as it affects human health and the environment. The unplanned urban nature of the developing countries like Nigeria in general and Calabar south in particular has implication for waste management among other social services like provision of shelter and efficient management of solid waste policies face threat …
This study focused on the constraints to effective solid waste management in Jos-South LGA of Plateau State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, four research objectives were posed with one null hypothesis postulated and tested at P = 0.5 level of significance. The population of the study is 162,387 registered voters as at 2011.
Poor solid waste disposal is one of the major environmental and public health issues in Kano Metropolis, like in other cities in Nigeria and developing world at large. Poor solid wastes disposal pose threat to public health and environmental quality
Environmental Impact of Open Burning of Municipal Solid Wastes Dumps in Parts of Jos Metropolis, Nigeria ... Plateau State, Nigeria. ... Municipal solid-waste in Port .
The world bank [12] Egunjobi, T.O, (1983): problems of solid waste management in Nigeria [13] Urban Cities. A paper presented at the National Conference on Development and Environment Lagos ...
The Impact of Tourism on Solid Waste Generation in the Brazilian Municipality of Florianópolis, Julio Dias, Santa Catarina State University - UDESC, Carlos De Rolt, Santa ... Plateau State (Nigeria), Isaac Tebogo Rampedi, University of Johannesburg, Kangyang Josiah Miner, ...
Data for this study was gathered from fourteen private waste operators in Jos metropolis, Plateau state Nigeria, in year 2008. Structured questionnaires were used to gather data and interviews were also carried out with the private waste operators.
particular reference to Plateau State, Nigeria. 2. Study Area and Methods Plateau State lies in the central part of Nigeria between latitude 8o501N and 10o10IN and longitude 80221E and 90301E.The state shares boundaries with Bauchi state in the north, Taraba state in its eastern boundary, in the south by Nassarawa state and Kaduna stateto the west.
EVALUATING THE PROBLEMS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA, free research project topics hub, materials and guides
Waste collection rates are often lower than 70 per cent in low-income countries. More than 50 per cent of the collected waste is often disposed of through uncontrolled landfilling and about 15 per cent is processed through unsafe and informal recycling. Landfill …
Environmental Sanitation Practices: A Case Study of Solid Waste Management in Semi-Urban Communities in Orlu, Imo State Nigeria () Chukwuma B. Duru 1, Anthony C. Iwu 2*, Kevin C. Diwe 1, Kenechi A. Uwakwe 1, Irene A. Merenu 1, Ugochukwu C Madubueze 3, Ijeoma N. Okedo-Alex 3, Emmanuel U. Ndukwu 2, Ikechi Ohale 2, Ernest Nwaigbo 2
Jos, the capital of Plateau state in Nigeria, shares the waste management challenges facing cities in LEDCs. The population of Jos is projected to increase from 1.3
Downloadable! Nearly 290,000 tons of electronic waste was generated in Nigeria during the year 2017, which is likely to increase further due to high population growth rates, accelerated urbanization, high demand for electronic products, as well as disposal at their end-of-life. At the same time, e-waste is associated with negative human health impacts, as well as environmental pollution.
Official Plateau State Government Website. ... Privatization and commercialization of solid waste management in the sub-urban and urban cities of Plateau state; Photostream. THREE POINT POLICY ... Jos City. Jos is a city in the Middle Belt of Nigeria. The city has a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly ...
38 Effects of Improper Solid Waste Disposal on the Environment and Health of Rural s in Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria *1 2 1 Aminu, F. O., Ladapo, H. L. and Ogunlalu, B. A. 1 Department of Agricultural Technology, School of Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Epe Campus, P. M. B. 2011, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria 2 Department of Agricultural and Bio ...
