Scottish Journal Of Arts And Scientific Studies, UK

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 Effect Of Landscaping On Residential Property Values In Akure, Nigeria

 Ajayi, M, Omole, F.K. And Ogunleye, B.

 2007

With the recent challenges on the rental environment, there is no better time to consider the issue of landscaping not only for its mitigating benefits to the environment but also for its impact on the property itself. This paper examines the reasons for landscaping residential properties and its effect on rental values. It also examines the attitudes of property owners and tenants to landscaping. Methodology includes administration of three sets of questionnaires to firms of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, tenants and residential property owners selected from Ijapo Housing Estate, Akure. Findings reveal that 60% of tenants who live in landscaped properties will not consider living in property without landscaping even if the rents are lower while 65% are willing to pay for the maintenance of landscape features. This means higher rents and this fact is further confirmed by 100% of the property owners that landscaping definitely increases the value of their property. The paper recommends that there should be public awareness on the importance of landscaping baked up with a government policy to incorporate landscaping into building approvals requirement. 

 Journal Of Education And Social Science, Italy

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 Survival In The Midst Of Challenges: Tale From Ijora Badia Slum Dwellers Of Lagos State, Nigeria

 Yussuf, L., Bako, A.I ,Omole, F.K, Nwokoro, I.I.C

 2007

The history of slum development can be traced back to the era of industrial revolution and urbanization which was characterized by migration of people from rural areas to urban centres seeking a better means of livelihood because of the desire and anticipated opportunities at the urban centres. In this paper the environmental health condition of slum dwellers in Ijora-badia was examined. Some of the environmental health conditions data were collected via questionnaires, direct observation, personal interview, and focus group discussion. Some of the environmental health variables considered were major disease vector found, major disease suffered in the last one year, health facilities patronized among others. The research population was based on the total number of existing buildings from which the total numbers of household heads were determined and 5% of the total household heads’ population was taken for the interview. The total numbers of 189 questionnaires were administered and responses were taken. Findings reveal that mosquitoes accounted for 77.8% of major disease vector found in various homes which is vector for malaria disease; malaria is the most prevalent environmental health disease which the respondents suffered in the last one year. The paper concludes that the healthcare facilities should be provided and located within the localities for easy accessibility of the people. In this wise, the federal, state and local governments ‘Primary Health Care Delivery Programme should be extended to the area and made affordable for the people. 

 Department Of Urban And Regional Planning F.U.T.A

 Others

 Risk Perceptions On Location Of Petrol Filling Stations In Akure, Nigeria.

 Olufayo, O. And Omole, F.K.

 2006

The rapid growth in urbanization has produced greater demand of vehicles, which results in more fuel consumption. In view of this development, many oil marketers take advantage of this need and build petrol filling stations haphazardly without giving consideration to safety and security of the environment. The aim of this study is to examine the risk perception of petrol filling stations in the study area. Two (2) sets of structured questionnaires were administered on the residents and the Owners/Managers in charge of the petrol filling stations. Simple Random Sampling Technique was used in the administration of 415 questionnaires on the residents’ household heads of the sampled buildings, while a total survey was conducted on the 87 functional petrol filling stations. All data collected were analyzed using univariate analysis. Findings reveal that over 50% of the petrol filling stations located in the study area did not adhere to the planning standard, even the approving bodies approve petrol filling stations directly opposite each other; 64.3% of the buildings fall less than 100 metres to the petrol filling stations; rate of fume inhalation and noise pollution is very high as majority of the petrol filling stations operate on generating plants; and illegal motor parks and concentration of petrol filling stations in some area of Akure. It is therefore suggested that there should be a synergy between the two approving bodies on how to effectively implement the planning standards, emission standard should be introduced and enforced on all petrol filling stations with generator plants; Public view or opinion should be considered before granting an approval for petrol filling stations especially those residents within the vicinity of such location and workable planning standards policy on location of petrol filling stations should be enforced, so as to control its location in the study area. 

 Journal Of Environmental Technology, Olabisi Onabanjo University

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 The Effects Of Coastal Erosion On Ayetoro Community, In Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria

 Omole, F. K. And Olasegha, L.E.

 2006

Coastal areas consist of diverse productive habitats that are important for human settlement development and local subsistence. In the face of these are numerable problems. This research investigates the factors that are actually responsible for coastal erosion in the study area, quantifies the impacts on the physical and socio-economic condition of the people. A total of 100 heads of households out of the 700 houses were selected in the study area. This representing about 14% sample size taken randomly in serpentine order until the whole area was covered. Findings show that the area has witnessed several ocean surges and incursions. Flood, formation of caves, gorges and serious soil erosion were easily noticeable. These can summarily be described as hazard prone area in Nigeria. This paper therefore recommends mitigation measures which include beach replenishment, reforestation and pollution control measures. Other recommendations include sincere commitment by the governments and the oil companies operating in the area. These measures could also be emulated by other coastal settlements in the Niger Delia areas in Nigeria that are facing the same ecological problem and elsewhere in the world. 

 International Journal Of Sustainable Development .Pan-African Journal Series

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 Analysis Of Environmental And Housing Condition Of Residential Core Of Akure , Nigeria

 Omole, F.K.

 2006

Housing primarily refers to dwelling or shelter for living and its total environment. This paper is devoted to study the characteristics of housing and environmental condition of residential core areas of Akure, Nigeria. Primarily, questionnaire administration, housing and facility survey were used to investigation the study area. A systematic random sampling technique was employed to select twenty percent of the existing buildings for interview at every 5th houses in the five streets involved. Information was equally obtained from various ministries and government departments, particularly the State Ministry of Environment, Town Planning office and Akure South Local Government. Findings show that the area of study lack basic infrastructure facilities and crowded with derelict buildings that lack essential household services. The environment is generally filthy and drabs, which were occasioned by poor maintenance, and concentration of urban poor, the use of poor construction materials and the neglect of past government. Recommendations were put forward to ensure new lease of life for the residents of the area. Among which include upgrading programme through urban basic services and improved sanitation strategies for sustainable management of the area 

 URP Department, University Of Lagos

 Others

 Analysis Of Security Challenges And Environmental Conditions In Chikanda Border Market, Nigeria

 Omole, F.K., Owoeye, J. O., Ajayi, M. A. And Ebo, O.

 2006

Man creates market centres to support his needs; be it commercial, religious, cultural, social or political. The role of market is multifaceted and as such very important in man’s life. Adeagbo (2000) and Ornole (2003) submit that markets serve as hub of economic activities of the people. Due to its economic importance, traditional markets are usually situated at the centre of towns; usually characterized by trees with wide spreading branches, under which sellers sell their Wares and carry out other activities. The trees provide shades, a necessity in the tropical world, while the compactness of such market enhances effective and efficient traffic circulation within the market. Market centres needs are given prominence in the traditional settlement planning as they are often located geographically in front of traditional rulers’ palaces like Obas, Emirs, Obis and Obongs; where they could watch from a reasonable distance, the regular assembly of people. In this wise, much emphasis is placed on central location of market centres to enhance accessibility for efficient patronage and functionality Omole (2002) emphasises that market centre is to be seen in terms of spatial planning as a geographical space for the distribution of commodities and services. Accordingly, it is a designated centre where exchange and transaction of goods and services takes place regularly on specific days. However, studies on market systems and operations have received considerable theoretical and empirical attention in literature decades ago. This further show the extent of multi-disciplinary approach in the study of markets both in developing and developed countries (Aloba, 2000). 

 Ethiopian Journal Of Environmental Studies And Management, Ethiopia

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 Utilizing Creeks For Integrated Rural Coastal Development Of Ilaje Area Of Nigeria

 Olufayo, O., Omole, F.K., And Lawanson, T.

 2006

Rural communities in the country are blessed with resources which need to be exploited to achieve rural development. This study examines the Utilization of Creeks for Integrated Coastal Development of Ilaje Area of Nigeria. The primary goal of the study is to carry out inventory on creek resources and how best it could be utilized for Integrated Coastal Development of the study area. Questionnaires which include close and open ended questions were administered to elicit information from household heads in the study area. Stratified-random sampling technique was employed in the administration of questionnaires, and 5% sample was adopted for this study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis method. Information gathered from the administration of questionnaires include: socio-economic characteristics of respondents, major uses of creeks, existing condition of the coastal area and infrastructural facilities in the study area among others. The study reveals the present level of creek utilization, poor fishing techniques, poor sources of water and navigation routes, and manual dredging, among others. Based on the findings, it is recommended that government should employ the services of dredging companies to selected locations in the study area for dredging; this would increase the amount of sand turn over, thereby increasing revenue generated for local economic development. Periodic clearing of water weeds will also be of necessity, dredging and expansion of the creeks for navigation for modern boats and development of tourist and recreation centres will also enhance development of the area. 

 Civil And Environmental Research, USA

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 Analysis Of The Problems And Prospects In The Use Of Local Building Materials: Review Of Literature

 Omole, F.K And Bako, A. I.

 2006

One of the strong considerations for the use of Local Building Materials (LBMs) in housing delivery is that it could reduce cost and enhance foreign exchange earnings. This paper examines the type of LBMs, problems envisaged in the use of LBMs, its prospects among other issues. This paper is essentially a review of literature from which inferences were drawn. Recommendations towards the use and acceptability of the LBMs include; (i) that various government agencies should engage in the use of LBMs rather than mere campaigning to developers (ii) that every state should establish cottage building industries to improve the supply, and that more researches should be engaged on for more discovery of LBMs 

 Academic Journal Of Inter-disciplinaryStudy, Italy

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 Environmental Health Condition Of Slum Dwellers Of Ijora-Badia Area Of Lagos State, Nigeria

 Yussuf, L., Bako, A.I , Omole, F.K, Nwokoro, I.I.Cand Alakinde, M. K.

 2006

It has been established that poverty such as lack of access to clean water, inadequate sanitation, poor waste disposal, indoor air pollution and overcrowding in housing, are the major determinants of environmental health conditions of the slum dwellers. In this paper the relationship between environmental condition and health condition of slum dwellers in ljora-Badia was investigated. Some of the environmental variables were compressed as environmental factors and health condition variables were compressed as health factors. The health factors served as dependent variables while environmental factor served as independent variable and other factors remained constant. Data were collected via questionnaires, personal interview, direct observation and focus group discussion. The research population was based on the total number of existing buildings from which the total numbers of household head were determined and 5% of the total household head population was taken for the interview. Findings reveal that, environmental condition has direct effect on the health of respondents (‘P’value for environmental factors is 0.003 which is less than 0.05) the environment has direct effect on the health condition of dwellers. The better the environment the better the health condition of the dwellers. The paper suggests that while a total clearance of J the slum in the study areas may-not be feasible because of the cost elements, inconvenience and other logistic problems it might cause. It is evident from the study that the level of deterioration is still redeemable. Programme like Urban Basic Service (USB) which encompasses provision of facilities, environmental campaign will not only reduce the environmental health risks of slum dwellers but will also usher in a functional, livable and aesthetically pleasing environment. 

 Energy And Environmental Research, Canada

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 Spatio-Temporal Implications Of Inadequate Water And Sanitation On Residents Of Ijora-Badia Area Of Lagos State, Nigeria

 Yussuf, L., Bako, I. A., Omole, F. K. Nwokoro, I. C. And Olajuyigbe, A. E.

 2006

In recent times, it has been proofed that industrial revolution, urbanization, inadequate provision of facilities, poor urban management and poverty were the determinants of environmental condition of city dwellers. In this papers the sanitary condition of the environment of residents of Ijora Badia was investigated Some of the sanitary conditions data involving sources of drinking water, sources of cooking, method of waste disposal, types of toilet facility, drainage system and road conditions were collected through questionnaires, personal interview, direct observation and focus group discussion. The research population was based on the total number of existing buildings from which the total numbers of household heads were determined and 5% of the total household heads population was taken for the interview. Findings reveal that 65.5% of the residence sources of drinking water is through water vendor which has aggravated the water borne diseases, 93.1% of residence sources of cooking is stove which causes respiratory disease among the households. The paper suggests among other things that all stakeholders in the built environment should see to the welfare and provision of environmental facilities in order to make life comfortable and functional for the slum dweller.