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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Sep 30, 2022

The study explore whether natural disasters lead to a rise in crime rates and whether crime respo... more The study explore whether natural disasters lead to a rise in crime rates and whether crime response to disasters. Areas that were affected by the 2012 flood disaster were selected as the study population. The total population of the affected local government areas is 1,497,707, affected population is 62,303 while the number of affected households is 8,900. A total of 383 heads of affected households were selected using simple random sampling technique. The data collected using questionnaire and records from security agency comprised of socioeconomic characteristics of affected households and violent crime rate rise as perceived by affected communities. Also reported cases of violent crime in affected areas were collected from Benue State Police Command, Benue state. Data collected were analysed using percentages, frequency count. Likert scale method was used to measure increase in violent crime during the flood incidence in the affected areas. Using a 'before, during and after&...

Department of Geography, Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bayero University Kano This... more Department of Geography, Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bayero University Kano This study assesses the level of risks and damages associated with flood disaster in the area for five years (2014-2018). Makurdi has been ravaged with episodes of floods over the years. The aim of the study is to assess flood risk in Makurdi. A combination of both field and archival data were used, and survey method involving the use of questionnaire was adopted in obtaining the required information, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) was also employed in identifying flood-prone areas. Findings from the study revealed that flood is the most common environmental disaster in the study area 97.75%, mismanagement of water reservoirs (mainly dams), heavy rainfall, and inadequate drainage facilities are the major causes of the flood disaster. The frequency of flood occurrence in the study area was found to be often, occurring at uneven intervals. About 447.02km2 of land area (55.6%) is exposed to a hi...

The research assesses the economic impact of Olam Out-Grower programme on rice farming to help im... more The research assesses the economic impact of Olam Out-Grower programme on rice farming to help improve rice production in Benue State. A sample size of 184 rice farmers comprising of 116 participating rice farmers of the programme and 68 non-participating rice farmers were randomly selected. Using a ‘before’ and ‘during’ project approach the study has determined the change in farm yield and income of rice farmers. The results reveal that there is 30.58% increase in farm yield per hectare and the average income of rice farmers has improved by 60.95% in the area. The research concludes that, Olam Out-Grower programme has impacted positively on the productivity of participating rice farmers, but the farmers do not benefit much from the economic value of their farm output. Therefore, the study recommends that Olam out-grower programme should shift its extensive rice farming approach to intensive rice farming approach in order to improve on value addition of rice farming in the

International Journal of African and Asian Studies, 2021

This study assessed the Impact of Urbanization on Agricultural Land in Makurdi Local Government A... more This study assessed the Impact of Urbanization on Agricultural Land in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The data collected were population figures and land use for three Epoch (1997, 2007 and 2017). The satellite images were sourced from the National Center for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, Jos. In the analysis, cross change detection analysis and overlay analysis using ArcGIS 9.0 was performed to detect where land-use change has occurred and which type of land use agricultural land has transformed too. The GIS analysis revealed that there is an increase in settlement and a decrease in Agricultural land from 1997-2017. It also revealed that 99.51ha of agricultural land use has been converted to settlement between 1997 and 2017. The results reveal that urbanization has significant effects on Agricultural Land in the study area and these effects include; decreasing agricultural land, decreasing agricultural activities and decrease in farm size. If the growth in the population of Makurdi LGA continues unchecked, agricultural land will be significantly depleted in the future. The study recommended that there should be effective law and policy to control population growth sustainably to minimize the negative impact of urbanization in the study area. Also, urban agriculture should be encouraged to sustain the food supply in urban areas.

International Journal of African and Asian Studies, 2020

Land fragmentation has been a global question as to what impact it represents on modern agricultu... more Land fragmentation has been a global question as to what impact it represents on modern agriculture in general and crop production in particular from different societies due to declining output with increasing need for more input (cost). This study is aimed at assessing the impact of land fragmentation on crop production in Gwer-West Local Government Area with certain target to determine the dynamic nature of farm sizes, examine the factors responsible and give analysis of impact inherent in such dynamics as well as suggesting possible remedies to that effect. A sample size of 398 respondents was used. The study employed multistage random sampling technique starting from the study areas two major divisions to its four area development offices from which one ward each was selected except Gaambe/Sengev where two were taken. Simple random technique was used to make choices of specific farms for close observation while the systematic random technique was used in selecting respondents. Data on farm sizes, factors of land fragmentation and its impact on crops, crop yield, input per unit of land. Data analysed using frequency distribution tables, percentages and presented on graphs/charts. Results show that, 20 years ago 59% of farmers were having 10ha and above as their total land stock whereas only 33% of the farmers presently have 10ha and above. The result also shows that 20 years ago, 33% of the farmers in the area had between 1-2ha where as 72% of the farmers currently have between 1-2ha farm size. the analysis reveal that, majority of the farmers were producing between 11-15bags(100kg) 20 years ago whereas, only 27% of the farmers in the area produce between 11-15bags(100kg). Also, agricultural land use has changed from rotational bus fallowing to intensive farming. The major causes of land fragmentation in the area include: land ownership through inheritance and rapid population increase. The study concludes that land fragmentation has negative impact on crop production-crop productivity and agricultural activities. The paper therefore recommends land consolidation measure, population control and change in land reforms in order to reduce land fragmentation in the area.

International Journal of Social Economics, 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between urbanization and economic... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between urbanization and economic growth in ASEAN countries for the period 1993-2014.Design/methodology/approachThe Granger causality test and the regression estimation method with static and dynamic panel data (FE, RE, Driscoll and Kraay, D-GMM and PMG) were used. The sample includes seven ASEAN countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.FindingsThe results show that at least a causal relationship exists between urbanization and economic growth and urbanization positively impacts economic growth. However, the relationship between urbanization and economic growth is non-linear. The urbanization reaches a threshold after which it may impede the economic growth. The estimated threshold is 69.99 percent for the static model and 67.94 percent for the dynamic model.Research limitations/implicationsThe evidence from this study suggests that there is a non-linear relationship between ur...

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This study examines the resource use efficiency in rice production in Kwande Local Government Are... more This study examines the resource use efficiency in rice production in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State Nigeria. The data for the study was collected from 100 rice farmers in the four districts of the study area using a simple random sampling technique. Cobb Douglas production function and technical efficiency techniques were used as analytical tools. The study revealed coefficient of elasticity of Cobb Douglas production function of 1.3 which implies that rice farmers in the area are producing in the first stage of production. The technical efficiency estimates reveal that all the Marginal Physical Productivity (MPPs) were higher than the Average Physical Product (APPs) which also suggest that, the farmers were producing in the first stage of production. The study concludes that rice farmers in kwande local government were technically inefficient in rice production. Emergent from the findings, it was recommended that concerted efforts from individual rice farmers, government and research institution to establish farmers' participatory extension service to ensure timely supply and proper use of rice farm inputs in order to improve farmers resource use efficiency.

Jàmbá Journal of Disaster Risk Studies

Journal of Defense Studies and Resource Management

World Journal of Agricultural Research, Jan 23, 2013

This study examines the resource use efficiency of rice farmers in Kaambe district of Guma Local ... more This study examines the resource use efficiency of rice farmers in Kaambe district of Guma Local Government Area to help improve rice production in Benue State, Nigeria. A sample size of 100 rice farmers was randomly selected from four rice farming communities of the study area. Data collected were farm size, amount of fertilizer, herbicide/pesticide, planting seeds, farm labour and capital. A regression model was used as analytical tool. The Coefficient of determination (R 2 ) of productivity level by rice farmers is 0.812 with improved seeds and the farm hecterage as the most significant predictors of the productivity achieved by rice farmers. The research concludes that, rice farmers were making efficient use of available resources. Productivity level of rice farmers in the area was determined by 81.2% of the farm inputs such as farm size, fertilizer, herbicide /pesticide, planting seeds, farm labour and capital. These shows that, the variables can therefore be further exploited to improve productivity level of rice farmers to boost rice production in the area.

The research assesses residents' perception of environmental quality in Judges Quarters to he... more The research assesses residents' perception of environmental quality in Judges Quarters to help improve the quality of the environment in the area. A sample size of 83 residents was selected using systematic random sampling technique. Using facility adequacy index (FAI), Environmental risk factor index (ERFI) and safety perception index (SPI), the study revealed that the facilities in Judges Quarters were adequate with facility adequacy index (FAI) of 3.5. Looking at the individual facilities in the area housing quality has the highest FAI (4.59) followed by security provided in the area (FAI = 3.52), toilets conditions and street conditions with 3.42 and 3.23 facility adequacy index respectively. While the facility with the least adequacy index in the area is water supply (FAI = 2.13), solid waste condition services (FAI = 2.27) and electricity supply (FAI = 2.98). Environmental hazard in the area is not severe with environmental risk factor index (ERFI) of 2.67. The research c...

As an edifice, development is most often built on social, economic, cultural, technological and i... more As an edifice, development is most often built on social, economic, cultural, technological and industrial pillars. Literatures have shown that a country's growth, over a reasonably long period of time, is ultimately determined by the accumulation of productive resources, technological progress and efficiency with which such existing stock of resources are utilized. The fact that Nigeria has abundant material and human resources is self evident. Yet the slow pace of economic development of the country is rather puzzling. Mention have not been made of how this veritable resources are been taped or recognize among other resources contributing to national and sustainable development. The paper sets out to identify how the potentials of Nigeria's Economic Atlas can be produced, to enhance vital information access for sustain development and in contributing to increased Gross National Products (GNP), Provides useful data base for resource inventory and planning, resource awareness, investor's opportunity, contribution in educational development and employment opportunities. The study observed that, planning and implementation of the plan, proper utilization of domestic policies and institution, and repositioning of non oil sector constitute the road map to sustainable development of Nigeria.

The study of urbanization has, in recent years, gained increasing importance in developing countr... more The study of urbanization has, in recent years, gained increasing importance in developing countries not only because these countries are in the process of facing rapid urbanization, but also because the process of urbanization has been recognized as part of a larger process of economic development which is affecting developing countries. There are two-side relationships between urbanization and economic development. On the one side, it promotes economic development, while on the other side, it is an impediment to economic development of most nations. This paper correlates urbanization with economic development indicators of developing countries and concludes that there is weak relationship between urban growth and economic development in developing countries. To further the understanding of this relationship, the study also compares the economic situation of urban and rural areas which shows that, it was better in the cities.