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Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT), 2023

The study was conducted to assess the vulnerability resulting from projected climate change and t... more The study was conducted to assess the vulnerability resulting from projected climate change and the rate of intervention by various institutions on the livelihood of Orashi framers in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 100 respondents. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that on the socioeconomic characteristics of displaced persons and institutions, 52% of the climate refugees were female. 90% of the farms were all in rural areas. 38% were within the age of 40-49 years, Approximately 50% had spent 6 years in school and the majority 57% had a household size of 4-7 persons, 38% had 1-3 persons, 3% had within 8-11 persons while 2% had above 11 persons. Going further the result on the Institution's socioeconomic characteristics reveals that the majority of the Institutions are public and are locally based with a staff strength of above 30 persons On socioeconomic characteristics as they affect their response to agricultural productivity using the probit model shows that because they are displaced and currently in a displaced camp their response towards their livelihood is low.. The vulnerability category vulnerability category of 0.148-0.167 placed Ahoada West LGA as the most vulnerable landscape. Similarly, the vulnerability range of 0.144-0.148 placed Abua and Ahoada East LGAs as moderately vulnerable landscape. In contrast, the vulnerability range of 0.001-0.144 placed Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA as less vulnerable landscape. The study concluded that Institutions are the media through which external intervention reinforce and that local institutions play a key role in shaping the extent to which communities became vulnerable and respond to environmental risks. Therefore the study recommended that to help maintain cultural identity, community, and dignity, it would seem more just to attempt to relocate refugees who chose that option such that they are relocated to places where they will be together with member of their family, community, and broader and Government should design a multi-sectorial approach so as to build the capacity of Institutions in order to address the issue of climate refugees.

Asian Research Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2019

Background of Study: Petroleum exploration has generated over 90 percent revenues to the Nigeria... more Background of Study: Petroleum exploration has generated over 90 percent revenues to the
Nigerian government, and as such the nation pays all her liabilities from the sales of petroleum
products. Nigerian’s mono economy mostly based petroleum exploration, has brought a lot of
sufferings to the people in the region where the oils are being drilled from. The people of Isoko
Local Government Area (LGA) has suffered from the environmental pollution and devastation of
their lands as a result of oil exploration activities for many years now, especially from numerous oil
installations of the operating oil companies. This study examines the vulnerability of the local
communities to these oil installations.
Materials and Methods: The study employed the use of questionnaire to acquire data relating to
the vulnerability of communities to oil installation in Isoko LGA in Delta State. 600 copies of
questionnaires were administered to the residents of the chosen communities using a simple
random sampling technique which gives room for equal chance of any of the resident to be chosen in the study area. Descriptive statistics was used to explain the frequencies of the variables in
terms of their percentage. Results of the analysis were presented using tables, bar charts, hazard
maps, among others.
Results: it was revealed that the vulnerability to oil installation is high in the Isoko LGA, thereby
leading to a high rate of environmental degradation in these communities.
Conclusion: it is concluded that end the suffering of the people to oil installations, the operating oil
companies should pay special attention to needs of their host communities and proactive to any
possible hazard that might have results from oil installation. The government should enforce the
environmental laws that protect the environment and ensure that the multinational oil companies
adhere strictly to them.

To evaluate the perception and control measures towards environmental risk in Obio Akpor Local go... more To evaluate the perception and control measures towards environmental risk in Obio Akpor Local government area (LGA) of Rivers State. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Rivers State Waste Management Agency in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers State between January 2019 -March 2019. Methodology: The survey method was employed and the simple random techniques was adopted whilst 265 copies of the questionnaire were used to elicit information from the number of employee. Results: The findings revealed that that majority of the respondents under survey had a good knowledge of occupational health risk and are fully aware of the environmental health risk associated with waste dumping, As a Possible control measures it was revealed that the majority Tammy et al.; AJGR, 2(2): 1-5, 2019; Article no.AJGR.49077 2 had the opinion that the provision of safety and health structure is the best preventive measures so as to eliminate health hazard among solid waste workers. Conclusion: RIWAMA should establish sanitary facilities where workers can wash after work to ensure effective personal hygiene is maintained and also provide them with Personal protective equipment.

The survey method was employed and the simple random technique was adopted whilst 265 copies of t... more The survey method was employed and the simple random technique was adopted whilst 265 copies of the questionnaire were used to elicit information from the number of employee. The result finding showed that the major health implication that was identified was Typhoid, malaria, Diarrhea and other form of disease, this was as a result that respondents had a pre requisite knowledge of the effect of poor waste management to human health Furthermore it was revealed from the findings that the major source of solid waste is from the residential area and plastics are a major composition of the solid waste. It was discovered that majority of the respondents in Obio akpor Short Research Article Tammy et al.; ARJASS, 9(1): 1-6, 2019; Article no.ARJASS.49070 2 local government area prefer to dump their waste at authorized dump site and this is normally done within 1-5 days and this is done daily. it was concluded that solid waste workers should be provided with vaccination programs on typhoid and malaria , pre-employment and periodic health surveillance in order to detect early signs of disease and monitor their ability to work.

Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, 2018

The study assessed the vulnerable groups and impact of flooding on the rural farmers and the di... more The study assessed the vulnerable groups and impact of flooding on the rural farmers and the different adaptive measures taken to reduce the impact. Aims: To examine the Statistical approach to Vulnerability by Farmers to the impact of flooding in Rivers State. Study Design: Cross sectional survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Okirika, Obio Akpor, Opobo/Nkoro, Andoni, Ahoada West and Bonny Local government area all in Rivers state, between December 2016 and September 2017. Methodology: The survey method was employed whilst 399 copies of questionnaire were used to elicit information from 399 respondents. Purposive sampling technique was employed to choose the six communities affected by flooding .Pearson product moment correlation coefficient was employed to test the hypothesis.
Original

The purpose of the study was to investigate the adaptation strategies and benefits of flooding in... more The purpose of the study was to investigate the adaptation strategies and benefits of flooding in some rural communities of Rivers state, Nigeria. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized to collect the data analysed in this research. The survey made use of questionnaire to collect primary data from 314 respondents for the quantitative aspect. The tool was prepared by the investigator under the guidance of expert which consisted of two parts, the beneficial impact of flood on livelihood and adaptive measures adopted by the respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency, percentages and multiple regression were used for data analysis. On the beneficial impacts, it was shown that 86%, 77% and 40% of respondents stated that flood have been beneficial on the social, economic and environment aspect of their economy, furthermore the multiple regression reveal that there was a significant beneficial impact of flooding on livelihood. On the adaptation measure, sensitization on the utilization of the benefits of flooding was recommended. On the issue of adaptation, the recommendation was that rural dwellers be assisted to overcome mal-adaptation. There should be efficient capacity building and massive investment in flood control infrastructure and equipment.

The study analyzed skill acquisition programmes (SAP) on employment opportunities among rural peo... more The study analyzed skill acquisition programmes (SAP) on employment opportunities among rural people in Rivers State. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from 100 respondents. Multistage sampling technique was employed. Four institutions involved in SAP were purposively selected while 80 beneficiaries and 20 managerial/administrative staff of the institutions were randomly selected. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that the four institutions carried out activities/skills in carpentry, computer training, fashion design, welding, GSM repairs, barbing /hair saloon, hat making, soap making and tie and dye. All(100%)the persons that enrolled with RSSDA and NDDC graduated at the end of the programme while Elf (95%) and NAOC(90%) graduated at the end of the programme. Furthermore, the study revealed that 23% of the beneficiaries areself-employed, 19% were employed by government, 14% were employed by private sector and 45% still see their selves as unemployed. The factors militating against SAP were beneficiaries went into SAP because they needed money (x =3.10), lack of interest in the skills (x =2.90), lack of electricity to continue the skill (x =2.80), beneficiaries sell their starter packs (x =3.10), lack of store/place to start the business (x =2.90) and government not admitting the right individuals into the programme (x =3.10). It was therefore recommended thatleaders in the study area should allow the programme to be independent. They should allow the coordinators or organizationsto recruit the candidates themselves.

The study focused on the role of Governmental and Non Governmental agencies towards disaster risk... more The study focused on the role of Governmental and Non Governmental agencies towards disaster risk reduction and sustainable development in Rivers State. It was carried out in Ahoada West and Ogba /Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas. Structured interview schedule and questionnaire were used to collect data from seven hundred and fifteen (715) respondents. Data were presented with pie chart. The hypothesis was tested with Spearman Rank Order Correlation. The findings reveal that the most prevalent disaster in Ahoada-West LGA is flooding while in Ogba/Egbama/Ndoni LGA is Oil spillage. Majority of the staff of the disaster risk reduction (DRR) agencies and households' in both LGAs were of the view that DRR activities have led to a remarkable sustainable development. The officials of the agencies involved in DRR believed that adequate funding; partnership/collaboration, training and retraining of staff were the main factors that have led to the success of DRR activities carried out by both governmental and non-governmental organization. The test of hypothesis reveals that the level of the role of Governmental and Non-Governmental agencies in disaster risk reduction activities is significantly associated with sustainable development.

Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT), 2023

The study was conducted to assess the vulnerability resulting from projected climate change and t... more The study was conducted to assess the vulnerability resulting from projected climate change and the rate of intervention by various institutions on the livelihood of Orashi framers in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 100 respondents. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that on the socioeconomic characteristics of displaced persons and institutions, 52% of the climate refugees were female. 90% of the farms were all in rural areas. 38% were within the age of 40-49 years, Approximately 50% had spent 6 years in school and the majority 57% had a household size of 4-7 persons, 38% had 1-3 persons, 3% had within 8-11 persons while 2% had above 11 persons. Going further the result on the Institution's socioeconomic characteristics reveals that the majority of the Institutions are public and are locally based with a staff strength of above 30 persons On socioeconomic characteristics as they affect their response to agricultural productivity using the probit model shows that because they are displaced and currently in a displaced camp their response towards their livelihood is low.. The vulnerability category vulnerability category of 0.148-0.167 placed Ahoada West LGA as the most vulnerable landscape. Similarly, the vulnerability range of 0.144-0.148 placed Abua and Ahoada East LGAs as moderately vulnerable landscape. In contrast, the vulnerability range of 0.001-0.144 placed Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA as less vulnerable landscape. The study concluded that Institutions are the media through which external intervention reinforce and that local institutions play a key role in shaping the extent to which communities became vulnerable and respond to environmental risks. Therefore the study recommended that to help maintain cultural identity, community, and dignity, it would seem more just to attempt to relocate refugees who chose that option such that they are relocated to places where they will be together with member of their family, community, and broader and Government should design a multi-sectorial approach so as to build the capacity of Institutions in order to address the issue of climate refugees.

Asian Research Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2019

Background of Study: Petroleum exploration has generated over 90 percent revenues to the Nigeria... more Background of Study: Petroleum exploration has generated over 90 percent revenues to the
Nigerian government, and as such the nation pays all her liabilities from the sales of petroleum
products. Nigerian’s mono economy mostly based petroleum exploration, has brought a lot of
sufferings to the people in the region where the oils are being drilled from. The people of Isoko
Local Government Area (LGA) has suffered from the environmental pollution and devastation of
their lands as a result of oil exploration activities for many years now, especially from numerous oil
installations of the operating oil companies. This study examines the vulnerability of the local
communities to these oil installations.
Materials and Methods: The study employed the use of questionnaire to acquire data relating to
the vulnerability of communities to oil installation in Isoko LGA in Delta State. 600 copies of
questionnaires were administered to the residents of the chosen communities using a simple
random sampling technique which gives room for equal chance of any of the resident to be chosen in the study area. Descriptive statistics was used to explain the frequencies of the variables in
terms of their percentage. Results of the analysis were presented using tables, bar charts, hazard
maps, among others.
Results: it was revealed that the vulnerability to oil installation is high in the Isoko LGA, thereby
leading to a high rate of environmental degradation in these communities.
Conclusion: it is concluded that end the suffering of the people to oil installations, the operating oil
companies should pay special attention to needs of their host communities and proactive to any
possible hazard that might have results from oil installation. The government should enforce the
environmental laws that protect the environment and ensure that the multinational oil companies
adhere strictly to them.

To evaluate the perception and control measures towards environmental risk in Obio Akpor Local go... more To evaluate the perception and control measures towards environmental risk in Obio Akpor Local government area (LGA) of Rivers State. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Rivers State Waste Management Agency in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers State between January 2019 -March 2019. Methodology: The survey method was employed and the simple random techniques was adopted whilst 265 copies of the questionnaire were used to elicit information from the number of employee. Results: The findings revealed that that majority of the respondents under survey had a good knowledge of occupational health risk and are fully aware of the environmental health risk associated with waste dumping, As a Possible control measures it was revealed that the majority Tammy et al.; AJGR, 2(2): 1-5, 2019; Article no.AJGR.49077 2 had the opinion that the provision of safety and health structure is the best preventive measures so as to eliminate health hazard among solid waste workers. Conclusion: RIWAMA should establish sanitary facilities where workers can wash after work to ensure effective personal hygiene is maintained and also provide them with Personal protective equipment.

The survey method was employed and the simple random technique was adopted whilst 265 copies of t... more The survey method was employed and the simple random technique was adopted whilst 265 copies of the questionnaire were used to elicit information from the number of employee. The result finding showed that the major health implication that was identified was Typhoid, malaria, Diarrhea and other form of disease, this was as a result that respondents had a pre requisite knowledge of the effect of poor waste management to human health Furthermore it was revealed from the findings that the major source of solid waste is from the residential area and plastics are a major composition of the solid waste. It was discovered that majority of the respondents in Obio akpor Short Research Article Tammy et al.; ARJASS, 9(1): 1-6, 2019; Article no.ARJASS.49070 2 local government area prefer to dump their waste at authorized dump site and this is normally done within 1-5 days and this is done daily. it was concluded that solid waste workers should be provided with vaccination programs on typhoid and malaria , pre-employment and periodic health surveillance in order to detect early signs of disease and monitor their ability to work.

Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, 2018

The study assessed the vulnerable groups and impact of flooding on the rural farmers and the di... more The study assessed the vulnerable groups and impact of flooding on the rural farmers and the different adaptive measures taken to reduce the impact. Aims: To examine the Statistical approach to Vulnerability by Farmers to the impact of flooding in Rivers State. Study Design: Cross sectional survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Okirika, Obio Akpor, Opobo/Nkoro, Andoni, Ahoada West and Bonny Local government area all in Rivers state, between December 2016 and September 2017. Methodology: The survey method was employed whilst 399 copies of questionnaire were used to elicit information from 399 respondents. Purposive sampling technique was employed to choose the six communities affected by flooding .Pearson product moment correlation coefficient was employed to test the hypothesis.
Original

The purpose of the study was to investigate the adaptation strategies and benefits of flooding in... more The purpose of the study was to investigate the adaptation strategies and benefits of flooding in some rural communities of Rivers state, Nigeria. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized to collect the data analysed in this research. The survey made use of questionnaire to collect primary data from 314 respondents for the quantitative aspect. The tool was prepared by the investigator under the guidance of expert which consisted of two parts, the beneficial impact of flood on livelihood and adaptive measures adopted by the respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency, percentages and multiple regression were used for data analysis. On the beneficial impacts, it was shown that 86%, 77% and 40% of respondents stated that flood have been beneficial on the social, economic and environment aspect of their economy, furthermore the multiple regression reveal that there was a significant beneficial impact of flooding on livelihood. On the adaptation measure, sensitization on the utilization of the benefits of flooding was recommended. On the issue of adaptation, the recommendation was that rural dwellers be assisted to overcome mal-adaptation. There should be efficient capacity building and massive investment in flood control infrastructure and equipment.

The study analyzed skill acquisition programmes (SAP) on employment opportunities among rural peo... more The study analyzed skill acquisition programmes (SAP) on employment opportunities among rural people in Rivers State. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from 100 respondents. Multistage sampling technique was employed. Four institutions involved in SAP were purposively selected while 80 beneficiaries and 20 managerial/administrative staff of the institutions were randomly selected. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that the four institutions carried out activities/skills in carpentry, computer training, fashion design, welding, GSM repairs, barbing /hair saloon, hat making, soap making and tie and dye. All(100%)the persons that enrolled with RSSDA and NDDC graduated at the end of the programme while Elf (95%) and NAOC(90%) graduated at the end of the programme. Furthermore, the study revealed that 23% of the beneficiaries areself-employed, 19% were employed by government, 14% were employed by private sector and 45% still see their selves as unemployed. The factors militating against SAP were beneficiaries went into SAP because they needed money (x =3.10), lack of interest in the skills (x =2.90), lack of electricity to continue the skill (x =2.80), beneficiaries sell their starter packs (x =3.10), lack of store/place to start the business (x =2.90) and government not admitting the right individuals into the programme (x =3.10). It was therefore recommended thatleaders in the study area should allow the programme to be independent. They should allow the coordinators or organizationsto recruit the candidates themselves.

The study focused on the role of Governmental and Non Governmental agencies towards disaster risk... more The study focused on the role of Governmental and Non Governmental agencies towards disaster risk reduction and sustainable development in Rivers State. It was carried out in Ahoada West and Ogba /Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas. Structured interview schedule and questionnaire were used to collect data from seven hundred and fifteen (715) respondents. Data were presented with pie chart. The hypothesis was tested with Spearman Rank Order Correlation. The findings reveal that the most prevalent disaster in Ahoada-West LGA is flooding while in Ogba/Egbama/Ndoni LGA is Oil spillage. Majority of the staff of the disaster risk reduction (DRR) agencies and households' in both LGAs were of the view that DRR activities have led to a remarkable sustainable development. The officials of the agencies involved in DRR believed that adequate funding; partnership/collaboration, training and retraining of staff were the main factors that have led to the success of DRR activities carried out by both governmental and non-governmental organization. The test of hypothesis reveals that the level of the role of Governmental and Non-Governmental agencies in disaster risk reduction activities is significantly associated with sustainable development.