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Geographical Information System (GIS) Based Analysis of Urban Trip Distribution Forecast of Bida Town
(Lapai International Journal of Management and Social Sciences (LIJOMASS), 2010) Musa, Haruna D.; Mohammed Bala Banki
The purpose of this research was to study the urban home trips distribution using the Geographic Information System (GIS) tool based on the mobility surveys conducted in Bida town in 2007. The pattern of trip distribution is a basic tool necessary for planning formation and implementation in the transportation system. The problem of transportation within a township can only be resolved when proper and effective information on transportation is available. Bida township will contribute immensely to the scarce knowledge if a base is available for transportation planning. A mobility survey was conducted with a structured questionnaire designed and administered at various defined destinations; questionnaires were collected in trip count, generation and attraction at each zone. The town is divided into four zones: Zone 1 (include the institutional areas consist of Federal Polytechnic and College of Administration and Business study(CABS), Zone 2 (include the Wadata/Local Government Area; the administrative area of Bida town), Zone 3 (Federal Medical Centre/School of Nurse Area; the zone consists of public institutions). The trip production and the relative attractiveness for days (Monday and Friday; the hours)in December 2009 are generated. The inter-zonal travel times were calculated using the gravity model. The research revealed that landuse is a determinant factor; there exists a high level of attractiveness in Eso FMC/School of Nursing and Bida Poly/Cabs, respectively. With Esso haven thee the highest level of attraction of 332.51(50.34%), being a commercial landuses, followed by institutions.
URBAN VIOLENCE AND INSECURITIES: EXPOSURE AND ADAPTATION IN SULEJA TOWN
(International Journal of Current Research, 2011) Musa, Haruna D.; Musa Dalil
The 21st century is often heralded as the ‘urban century’. For the first time in history the majority of the world’s population now live in cities, a figure forecast to rise to over 60% by 2030. Increasing urbanization raises crucial questions for security. At one end of the spectrum, it has been claimed that ‘the scale of armed violence in large urban areas frequently exceeds that of all but the most devastating of current wars’, while at the other, questions of poverty, health, and human insecurity are presented as finding their starkest manifestations in urban settings, particularly in the developing world. Urban people repeatedly stress the anxiety and fear they experience because they feel insecure and vulnerable. Most say they feel less secure and more vulnerable today than in previous times. They describe security as stability and continuity of livelihood, predictability of relationships, feeling safe and belonging to a social group. Forms and degrees of security and insecurity vary by region and differ by gender. Women are vulnerable to abuse and violence in the home. Men, particularly young men, are more likely to be picked up by the police. The origins and nature of insecurities are related to types of threat, shock and stress. People most frequently mention the following: Insecurities of work and livelihood, Crime and violence, Persecution by the police and lack of justice, Civil conflict and war, Macro policy shocks and stresses, Social vulnerability, Natural and human-made disasters, Health, illness and death. Insecurities and mishaps are an integral and pervasive part of the ill-being of the urban dwellers, threatening them and making them anxious, fearful and miserable. As a result of the unprecedented level of insecurity in Nigeria due to gang-related violence, this study examined violence-related crimes (armed robbery, the ‘area boys' phenomenon and communal/street clashes) and security situation and coping measures in Suleja urban town.Field survey was carried out with 2000 structured questionnaires as the sample size. A national average household size of 6 people was used based on the number of household in Suleja is 41,258. 5% sample size of the total number of households was taken to produce 2000 questionnaires. This questionnaire was administered systematic random sampling techniques. Also, records of crime data were obtain from Suleja divisional police station from 2001 – 2008 for analysis. The surveyed result shows that (14%) of the respondents in Suleja have been victim of crime and violence while 86%of respondents claimed that they have never been victim of any crime and violence.However,44% of the crime cases are armed robbery and burglary while 11% are other cases. Research findings also shown that 65% of victim of crime had no rescue, 19% were rescue by the vigilante groups, 15% of the victim were rescued by Neighbours while 1% of the respondents rescued by police intervention. In view of the above, it is recommended that job should be created and infrastructural provision strengthen. Government should also put crime prevention on its top priority list and allocate sufficient funds to cover increased welfare packages and acquisition of highly sophisticated modern security gadgets to aid surveillance and monitoring of criminals
Promoting Agritourism for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
(Journal of Research in Tourism (JRT).National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR)., 2011) Haruna Danladi Musa; Mohammed, B.B.
Irrigation farming has increased in Nigeria in the recent times. In northern Nigeria, Irrigated farming is changing the livelihoods of farmers in rural community. The possible reason for this is the increased awareness from the Fadama project jointly funded by World Bank, Federal Government and State Governments. This work was carried out to assess the agrotourism potential of irrigation farming (agriculture) for food security and sustainable development in Nigeria. Before the discovery of crude oil in Nigeria, agriculture has been the backbone of the economy. Furthermore, agriculture was found to be capable of alleviating poverty because it provides income among farming households (they were able to live above US Sl/day/person which is the threshold for poverty level), Hence a duo of irrigation agriculture and tourism can be used to achieve the MDGs for reducing poverty and hunger.
An Assessment of Mining Activities Impact on Vegetation in Bukuru Jos Plateau State Nigeria Using Normalized Differential Vegetation Index (NDVI)
(Journal of Sustainable Developmen,, 2011) Musa, Haruna D.; Jiya, Solomon N
The study area has a pathetic and deplorable condition of landuse/ landcover. The vegetal cover in the area has to be removed from the activities of tin mining which consequently resulted into adverse environmental effect such as erosion. Different forms of human induced stress such as tin mining and heavy rainfall have severely degraded soils on the Jos Plateau. Such degradation problems are also caused by deforestation, inappropriate farming system, bush burning and over-grazing which are hostile to the environment. The impact of tin mining has greatly affected the natural ecology of the study area Bukuru. Micro and macro organisms and plants have been stripped off their natural habitat due to tin mining activities. This paper therefore, assesses the mining activities impact on the vegetation in Bukuru area of Jos plateau in Nigeria. Normalized Differential Vegetation Index (NDVI) techniques was adopted to Maps effect of tin mining on the vegetation for the period between 1975 and 2007 using LandSat satellite data. The result of the differential vegetation index analysis reveals a decline in vegetated surfaces in 1986 ranging from 0.04 to 0.58 indicating 0.05 and continuous loss in vegetation over the study area in 2007 (vegetated surface decrease by 0.08 between 1986 and 2007). The decrease in vegetated surface is due to intensive mining and cultivation.
An Appraisal of Household Domestic Energy Consumption in Minna, Nigeria.
(IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 2012) 1. Abd’razack, N.T.A.,; Medayese, S.O.,; Matins, V. I.,; Idowu, O. O.,; Adeleye B.M,; Bello, L.O
Abstract: One of the characteristics of African cities is uncoordinated urbanization with a trend of 4% annually, but the rate differs according to regions. Several factors are associated with urbanization such as lifestyle, consumption habit and pattern. The environment today is facing challenges from urbanization as consumption of resources such as land; water; energy, and air have changed to artificial environment. Energy consumption has been the driving force in global warming. Overtime, urbanization has been a great threat to sustainability of urban environment. However, kerosene and LPG that are supposed to be the major source of energy for cooking becomes unaffordable to low income households. This research was conducted in two residential areas of the identified neighbourhood and the choice of this neighbourhood is influenced by the fact that the phenomenon under study is more prevalent in the high and medium density localities. The effect of increase in electricity tariff, kerosene and LPG has shifted the focus of household source of cooking energy to biomass and this has been the cause of the environmental problems in the area which includes Indoor Air Pollution, Deforestation and Desertification. The analysis however shows a significant relationship between choice of energy and income.
Climate Change, Development and the Cities; Perception of the Residents of Minna, Niger State
(Centre for Human Settlement and Urban Development Journal(CHSUD Journal), 2013) Dalil Musa; Musa, Haruna D.
The level of an individual or communal understanding of climate change would engender any consequential response to planning activities. The assessment of urban residence perception of climate change issues in Minna town was measured based on a field survey conducted using structured questionnaires. A total of 2000 structured questionnaires were administered using systematic random sampling techniques. That’s 80 questionnaires, each was assigned to 25 existing wards covering the entire study area. The result of the field survey analysis reveals that 79.2% of the respondents are aware of changes in the general weather conditions of their environment, but attributed it to an increase in temperature or natural changes(46.4%). The result also shows that 816 of the respondents, representing 81.6%, could not directly link urban planning within the environment with climate change. This research has concluded that though people are aware of the changes in the climate conditions in their environment, the majority of people felt that emissions from vehicles, generators, etc., could not contribute to climate change, but merely cause environmental pollution. The reasons advanced by most of the respondents were that carbon monoxide emitted from cooking stoves and automobiles is too insignificant to have any negative effect on the global climate.
Residents' Water Needs in the Indigenous Core of Ibadan City, Nigeria.
(ISOCARP, 2014-09-26) Ayangbile, O. A and Adeleye, B. M.
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Waste disposal: Existing infrastructure and the emerging trend in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. Responsive Built Environment.
(Published by the Faculty of Environmental Designs and Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2015-03-12) Popoola Ayobami A., Ayangbile Oluwabukola A., Adeleye Bamiji M.
Measuring Hotels Service Quality in Nigeria: A Case Study of Minna Township
(Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism.Routledge Taylor & Fracis Group, 2016) Mohammed Bala Banki; Hairul Nizam Bin Ismail; Musa, Haruna Danladi; Musa Dalil
The hotel industry in Minna, Nigeria has experienced tremendous growth in numbers in recent times. Despite this growth, nothing seems to be known about the quality of services provided to customers by these hotels from the customers’ viewpoint. Thus, this study investigates the relationships between service quality, perceived value, customer satisfaction and behavioral intention in the hotel industry in the town of Minna, Nigeria. A structural equation modeling (SEM) approach was applied to test the proposed conceptual framework using data collected from 263 customers in eight 4-star hotels. The descriptive statistics result indicates that fairly appreciable quality services are rendered by the hotels and the structural model suggests that perceived value has a significant impact on the relationship between customer satisfaction and behavioral intention. The findings of this study provide implications for the operators of hotels in Minna to continue to improve services rendered so as to enhance customers’ satisfaction in order to gain their loyalty.
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(Department of Urban and Regional.University of Ibadan, 2016-01-02) Ayangbile, O. A and Adeleye, B.M.
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Sustainable City: Assessing the Community Happiness of Residents in Putrajaya Municipality Malaysia
(Review of European Studies Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2017) Haruna D. Musa; Mohd R. Yacob; Ahmad M. Abdullah; Mohd Y. Ishak
With the recent establishment of linkages between characteristics of the community and subjective well-being of residents by a sociologist, the ability to design and monitor urban development that enables human and environmental well-being becomes necessary. Developing communities sustainably require resilient economic, environmental, social and governance systems. This study assesses community happiness based on perceived satisfaction of sustainable development interventions in urban areas. A sample of 400 residents was selected to complete the self-reported survey on specific items on a 10-point response scale (1 means “very dissatisfied” and 10 means “very satisfied”). The sample comprised of residents between 18 years of age and above who lived and works in the town, outside and identified with the communities in the city. The results show that the environmental well-being (M=7.69, SD=1.59), social well-being (M=6.96, SD=1.73), and urban governance (M=6.69, SD=1.61), and economic well-being (M=6.19, SD=2.01) respectively were positively perceived to contribute to the overall community happiness (M=6.88). The findings suggest that investments unto the dimensions could lead to a more optimistic outlook for sustainable community future. The study contributed to the literature on the connection between subjective well-being and sustainable development, and also the measure of community happiness in local context using subjective approach, particularly in Malaysia.
Coordinates
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, 2017-01-01) Adeleye, B.M., Popoola, A.A., Onyemenam, P. I. and Ndana, M.
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Leadership
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning University of Ibadan, 2017-12-04) Medayese, S.O.; Shaibu, S.I.; Idowu, O.O.
Household and Neighbourhood Responses to House Burglary in Ibadan
(University of Cape Town, 2018-02-01) Popoola, A., Alabi, M., Ojo, A. & Adeleye, M.
House burglary is a prevailing issue in Nigeria owing to the inefficiency of formal security institutions in dealing with incidences of urban household burglary. This study examines households and neighbourhoods’ responses to household burglary in Ibadan, Nigeria. In-depth interviews and household questionnaires were the primary data collection tools. A cross- sectional survey design was adopted while a multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 299 respondents. Analysis of Variance confirmed the research hypothesis which suggested that burglary crimes committed differ significantly among residential neighbourhoods (F=3.012). Burglary occurred mostly in houses that were accessed through footpaths. Furthermore, females reported witnessing burglaries more than males. Neighbourhood responses to burglary include the use of gates, private security outfits and local vigilante groups. Individual households relied on burglary proof windows and door; broken bottles and wire fencing for protection. The intensity of crime in suburban areas impacts residential relocation and property values. Neighbourhood planning and good housing design remain other means through which easy accessibility by burglars can be prevented. Keywords: House Burglary; Household Response; Neighbourhood Response; Ibadan
Potential of Professional Urban and Regional Planners in the Nigerian Immigration Service
(Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria, 2018-05-05) Wole Morenikeji; Sanusi, Y.A; Dukkiya, J.J.; Medayese, S.O.
Analysis of Urban Crime in Maitumbi Neighbourhood of Minna, Nigeria
(Environmental Technology & Science Journal, 2018-12-04) Medayese, S.O.; Kemiki, A.O.; Shaibu, S.I.; Alonge, O.D.; Abbah, A.O.
Poor development control as flood vulnerability factor in Suleja, Nigeria
(Town and Regional planning,, 2019-06-30) Bamiji Adeleye; Ayobami Popoola,; Sanni L.M; Nanpon Zitta; Oluwabukola Ayangbile
Like many developing countries over the decade, Nigeria has experienced rapid urbanization associated with numerous problems such as, among others, improper waste management practices, building development regulations and standards contraventions, environmental pollution, overcrowding, and flooding. In light of the foregoing, this article examines the use and effectiveness of development control measures in addressing flood vulnerability in Suleja, Nigeria. In carrying out this study, buildings vulnerable to flooding were identified and factors influencing their vulnerability as well as the implications of non-adherence to development control measures were also determined. As part of this study, a total of 278 questionnaires were administered to adult residents of the study area, using multi-stage sampling techniques. A quick bird’s eye image of 15-meter resolution was used to identify and map out the buildings in the area considered vulnerable to flooding, using a 15-meter setback from the river banks. The study reveals that 799 buildings were built in contravention of building development standards and regulations in Suleja, while indiscriminate solid waste disposal methods were found to be strong factors influencing vulnerability to flooding in the area. The study also revealed that 47% of drainages in Suleja are blocked with indiscriminately disposed solid waste materials. The study recommends that an improved solid waste management system for Suleja be put in place to stem the imminent outbreak of diseases associated with poor environmental management and that development control measures be strictly enforced by the Niger State Urban Development Board.
Analysis of Factors influencing Neighbourhood Ties among Residents in Minna, Niger State.
(Journal of Environmental Technology (JETSET-FUTA).Publication of School of Environmental Technology, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, 2020) Umar Musa Abdullahi; Haruna D. Musa
Neighbourhood ties is a concept that has received considerable interest recently due to its Probability of reducing insecurity, enhance community life, togetherness, and quality of life. Neighbourhood ties to some extent is a slippery concept and complex to quantify but can be measured by the strength of its influencing factors such as the degree to which people interact, trust one another and feeling of commitment. This studytherefore assesses factors that influence neighbourhood ties in Minna. The study employed quantitative approach using structured questionnaire. A total of 420 residences were randomly sampled from eight (8) neighbourhoods in Minna. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to examine the factors that influence neighbourhood ties among residents. The study found that five out of the six (6) factors examined influenceneighbourhood ties in Minna. These factors were sense of community, sense of belonging, neighbourliness, access to facilities/services and community engagement. The five factors have Eigenvalue >land contributed a total of 74.71%cumulativevariance, each factor achieved level of reliability determined by the Cronbach's Alpha value >0.70.Sense of community (0.93), sense of belonging (0.89), neighbourliness (0.85), access to facilities/services (0.84) and community engagement (0.71). This study suggests that these factors determined by EFA have demonstrated a good reliability to assess neighbourhood ties among residents to wards sustainable neighbourhood's development in Minna.
The Need for Land Use Planning and Governance in Suleja Niger State, Nigeria: What It Is and What It Ought to Be
(Published by CRC Press, 2020-05-04) Gbenga Morenikeji, Bamiji Adeleye, Ekundayo A. Adesina, and Joseph O.
Abstract Suleja has been witnessing rapid developmental changes in terms of physical landscape, city growth and urban sprawl since the movement of the Federal Capital Territory in 1991. This study examines the dynamics of urban growth, land consumption rate and forecast the future land risk in Suleja. The data source for the research was the documented materials as historical records and topographic map of Suleja which was collected from the Ministry of Lands and Survey, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, Satellite imagery of the study (Enhance Thematic Mapper (ETM) 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2018) over a period of 18 years was analyzed to determine Land consumption trends. Thus, it was observed that Suleja population is growing steadily, the available land for both vegetation and built up are being consumed gradually and grown at 16% in 2018 while built-up at 13.6%. This research proposed that to maintain sustainable land management, valuable plots on the major and strategic locations has to be redesigned for ‘fit-for purpose’, immediately update of the existing master plan and adoption of computerized land records (GIS) for proper land registration and titling in the Suleja be provided. Keywords: Urbanization, Land use Planning and Governance, Land Consumption, Remote Sensing
SOCIAL DISTANCING AS A REACTIONARY APPROACH TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE COMMENT
(TRIPLE HELIX ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE, 2020-06-15) Popoola A.A.; Medayese, S.O.; Akogun, O.