A5031252689- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Transportation Planning and Optimization
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Urban Design and Spatial Analysis
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Combustion and Detonation Processes
- Business Strategies and Management Research
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Oil, Gas, and Environmental Issues
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
Olabisi Onabanjo University
2006-2023
Obafemi Awolowo University
2022
Flooding is a phenomenon that sometimes has devastating effects on human livelihoods. Impact of floods more pronounced in low-lying areas due to rapid growth population, poor governance, decaying infrastructure and lack proper environmental planning management. also exacerbated by climate change inadequate preparedness. However, flooding most Nigerian cities major challenge continued defy solution as people are rendered vulnerable hazards involved. The implications recent include among...
As waste production is becoming more widely recognized as a significant issue, particularly in developing nations, rising food consumption and population growth have caused environmental degradation health crises. Nigeria's collection disposal problems are commonly associated with pollution Consequently, throwing garbage on roads during sanitation, typical method of disposal, leading to large piles refuse along the roadside, which hinders nation's beauty. Therefore, for management system be...
It is interesting to note that 1975 2025 was considered as the "Ageing Era" by United Nations. Thus, global ageing of population most especially in Sub-Saharan Africa cities responsible for an increase demands social and economic materials which invariably put pressure on provision public services such health transport. should be noted that, there a relationship between quality life elderly transportation. transport plays important role ensuring active mobility process. Recognition have...
Activities in slaughterhouses result complex multidimensional health risks and environmental pollution due to the high levels of organic waste produced that directly indirectly can affect residents living vicinity through surface underground waters as well reduced air qualities. This research examined hazard risk associated with Ibadan, Nigeria. Data for was collected across four seasons from 570 respondents neighborhoods located within 300, 600 900 meters selected slaughterhouses. The...
The detrimental impacts of the poor public transport services in Nigeria suggest need to investigate mobility situations and livelihoods disabled people Nigeria. This paper focused on tendency be restricted certain areas, travel company relatives that provides assistance where needed expose difficulties. Analysis reveals that, determinants traveling differs by extent or severity physical disability, environment, available modes, distance, purpose cost travel. also examined whether are faced...
Purpose This study aims to examine the relationships among some important factors and perceived personal safety in public places, using Nigerian urban shopping centers as case studies. Following evidence from previous studies, present hypothesizes that individual characteristics influence centers, users’ is affected by centers’ environmental attributes. Design/methodology/approach Two were selected cases for study. Systematic sampling technique was used select participants. Respondents asked...
Against the widespread non-adherence with statutory requirements for open space provision in virtually every segment of cities, especially residential areas, this study examined compliance standards three distinct zones (core, transition and sub-urban) Oyo, a traditional city Nigeria. A cross-sectional was conducted two stakeholders: self-built house owners (SHOs) town planning officials (TPOs). Systematic convenience sampling techniques were used to select participants from groups,...
How can productive cities be created in the face of economic, social, political and environmental mishaps planning, management development process? become more enjoyable, functional innovative using city theories? Theoretically paper examines importance impact urbanization globalization towards competitiveness cities. The argues that; despite huge benefits accrued to via globalization, most developing are suffering from intolerably high levels poor infrastructure governance. interlinks...
Waste disposal and management is a disturbing issue in most developing countries. Domestic waste generation Nigerian cities has increased prodigiously of the country not satisfactory; despite environmental sanitation programme adopted by government. Most parts Ijebu-Ode are covered any institutionally organized service; hence issues have become point discourse recent time. This was based on health implication improper city dwellers. study examined factors influencing household participation...
This study examines how the COVID-19 emergency has impacted crime across different locations in Nigeria. Data were collected from a sample of residents Nigeria and analysed using mean ratings, percentages chi-square. Based on residents' perceptions, certain types have decreased (e.g. home break-ins assaults), some remain unchanged stealing pilfering) others increased cybercrime domestic violence). The findings show concentrations urban centres, states total lockdown geographical areas with...
Abstract The growth of disabled elderly with mobility constraints particularly in developing countries including Nigeria is becoming worrisome. study examined travel behaviour and challenges four cities Ogun State, Nigeria. Purposive convenient sampling methods were used to administer 400 questionnaire data elicited analyzed descriptively inferentially. Findings revealed that most respondents male (69.5%), aged between 66-70 years (43.5%), characterized visual impairment (62%). On behaviour,...
Against the background of seemingly uncontrollable social menace and environmental nuisance street children, this study examined effects open space characteristics on spatial distribution children in Ibadan, Nigeria. With types city as units data collection, enumeration was carried out each type within 7 weekdays morning, afternoon evening. Observation also conducted to know socio-economic physical urban environment attracting children. The study, which employed z-scores compare intensity...
Abstract Highway development in Nigeria pioneered other modes of transport including rail, air, water and pipeline. It serves as the most efficient means distributing agricultural products, locally-made products natural resources. As a result this, highways requires adequate planning periodic maintenance for effective performance. This study examined traffic situation capacity utilisation Ogun State, with particular reference to Lagos-Ibadan, Lagos-Abeokuta Sagamu-Benin Highways. Manual...
Solid waste management is a disturbing issue in Nigerian cities as generation increasing. The informal sector has intensified efforts partly due to failure of government manage effectively the country. Hence, this study focuses on activities recyclers rapidly growing city Nigeria Ota Ogun State. Its specific objectives are examine spatial attributes recycling depots, and potentials challenges. Data were obtained through semi-structured interview observation. 11 depot operators (recyclers)...
The economic, social, cultural and physical environment of man is interrelated with climate change. This can be justified by several cities people, particularly in developing countries facing alarming threats Scholars affirmed that low or poor capacity to mitigate change most would long term swamp the natural human systems required adapt prevailing impacts climatic on socio-economic activities have being a disturbing developmental issue for governments developed world. In Most notable...