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An Assessment Of Air Quality In And Around Gwagwalada Abattoir, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Fct., John Yakubu Magaji Phd
An Assessment Of Air Quality In And Around Gwagwalada Abattoir, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Fct., John Yakubu Magaji Phd
Abuja Journal of Geography and Development
This work attempted an assessment of air quality in and around Gwagwalada abattoir. Air samples were collected from six points around the abattoir and recorded insitu for analysis. The following parameters were investigated; Particulate Matter (PM), Carbon monoxide (CO), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Ammonia (NH3), Chlorine (CL2) and Hydrogen cyanide. The statistical test employed was the Student t-test in verifying the hypothesis. Based on the data collected and the analysis made, it was observed that the mean values of the parameters varied from points to points and at different time of the day. Also, the mean values of …
An Assessment Of The Socio-Economic Impact Of Gurara Dam On The Inhabitants And Its Environs, J Y. Magaji
An Assessment Of The Socio-Economic Impact Of Gurara Dam On The Inhabitants And Its Environs, J Y. Magaji
Abuja Journal of Geography and Development
This research work is an attempt to assess “the Socio–economic Impact of Gurara dam on the surrounding communities”. This dam is located within two local governments that shared boundary; these are Kagarko and Kachia local governments in Kaduna state. The study investigates the impact of the dam construction on agricultural production and occupation of the people of the study area as well as the benefits derived. It also examines the extent of resettlement and compensation. Survey method was adapted, the respondents were selected randomly. This is because the population is homogeneous; questionnaire was administered to 214 respondents. Results revealed that …
Some Strategies Towards Mainstreaming Environmental Education In Disaster Risk Reduction In Nigeria, I Y. El-Ladan, L Abdulrashid
Some Strategies Towards Mainstreaming Environmental Education In Disaster Risk Reduction In Nigeria, I Y. El-Ladan, L Abdulrashid
Abuja Journal of Geography and Development
Environmental education (EE) is a long-term process of developing the skills and behaviour necessary to understand and accept the relationships between people, culture and the natural environment. Its aim is to prepare society in practical decision making and to teach environmentally friendly behaviour. Nigerians are increasingly living with risks of a number of human and natural disasters. As the country’s disaster management strategy has shifted from that of post-disaster response, relief and rehabilitation to that of mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in development processes, there are the needs to ensure that Nigerians become aware of disasters, their causes, how to prevent …