THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND PROFESSIONALS IN DISASTER

MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA

Olabode B.O., Elegbede, O.T, Babatunde, L.O, and Fasasi, A.B

¹Department of General Studies, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

²Department of Estate Management, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

³Department of Architecture, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

E-mail: owolabisuccess@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This paper examines holistically the roles of government and professionals in the management of disaster problems in Nigeria.  The paper takes its cue from the fact that various disasters have engulfed the nation of recent.  Many households have been displaced and properties worth millions of naira have been lost to the menace of disasters. The paper concludes by highlighting various steps professionals and government alike can take in addressing disaster problems in Nigeria.

THE IMPACT OF WEATHER-RELATED ROAD TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON TRANSPORTATION COST IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA

Ojeh, V.N. and Ozabor, F.

Department of Geography and Regional Planning,

Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Email: vinceojehnetwork@gmail.com 

ABSTRACT

The research examined weather related traffic congestion with a view of assessing ways of decongesting the City of Benin for effective development. Measurement of the width of the roads, traffic volumes along the routes was done complimented by oral interview. Result revealed no significant relationship between traffic congestion and road network characteristics. However, there is a statistical relationship between weather-related traffic congestion and transportation cost. Enhanced transportation system and coordination with the introduction of more bus-stop were recommended.

THE IMPACT OF WEATHER-RELATED ROAD TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON TRANSPORTATION COST IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA

Ojeh, V.N. and Ozabor, F.

Department of Geography and Regional Planning,

Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Email: vinceojehnetwork@gmail.com 

ABSTRACT

The research examined weather related traffic congestion with a view of assessing ways of decongesting the City of Benin for effective development. Measurement of the width of the roads, traffic volumes along the routes was done complimented by oral interview. Result revealed no significant relationship between traffic congestion and road network characteristics. However, there is a statistical relationship between weather-related traffic congestion and transportation cost. Enhanced transportation system and coordination with the introduction of more bus-stop were recommended.

DELAY IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

¹Kasimu A.M. and ²Usman M.D.

^1&2Department of Quantity Surveying,

Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

E-mail: danjumausman12@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Delay is one of the biggest problems in Nigerian construction industry. Delay can lead to many negative effects such as disputes between the clients and contractors, increased costs, loss of productivity and revenue and termination of contract. However, comprehensive study on this delay is essential. Since the problems are rather contextual, the study focuses on specific causes of delay like insufficient coordination and ineffective communication between involved parties in construction projects. Literature review and a questionnaire survey were targeted at professionals in Nigerian construction industry and these questionnaires have been used as the tools to carry out this study. The study presents the findings of a survey aimed at identifying some of the most important causes of delay in construction projects in Nigeria. It is hoped that these findings will serve as a guide to enhance the performance of the construction Industry.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL WARMING: IMPLICATIONS

ON EARTHS INHABITANTS

Obijole, O. A., Babajide, J.O., Akinlami, O.O., Omodara, N.B and Adekunbi, E.A.

Department of Chemistry,

Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria.

E-mail: objwale@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

This paper attempts to look at the changing climate and its implications on the planet earth and its inhabitants. The climate is changing and the earth is warming up. The overwhelming scientific consensus is that the climate change and its products are human induced. With global warming on the increase and species and their inhabitants on the decrease while the chances for ecosystem to adapt naturally are diminishing. This is one of the greatest threats facing the planet. This paper x-rayed the various human activities; that is bringing about the climate change as well as its implication on the lives, health and wellbeing of the earth’s inhabitants. The concluding part of the review calls for the need to protect the inhabitants of the earth from the worst impact of climate change and global warming.

POTENTIALS OF WOOD AS A SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

MATERIAL IN NIGERIA

Bashir, F.M.^1*, Mohd H.A.², Adetunji A.B.³ and Dodo Y.A.⁴

^1&4Department of Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor-Bahru, Malaysia.

²Institute Sultan Iskandar Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor-Bahru, Malaysia.

^1&3Department of Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor-Bahru, Malaysia.

E-mail: faizahbash@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Emphasis on how to strategize the adaptation of developmental policies into the mainstreamed of Vision 2020:20 as propose by Nigerian Government, with the building sector having a greater potential to reduce CO₂ emission. Currently 40% of global resource consumption is as a result of building construction. The main goal is to optimize the environment performance of a building using a life cycle approach, in which most green building rating system are also trying to adopt and incorporate as well. Through a literature review of life cycles of various construction materials, it shows that solid wood is a very energy efficient raw material. Solid wood processing is environmentally friendly and should be relatively free of pollution. The energy efficiency of wood was confirmed that solid wood building products are ten to thirty times as energy efficient as the equivalent non-wood substitutes (steel, concrete, etc.). The paper conclude by emphasising on the need for creating awareness and establishing policies that would encourage the use of wood as a sustainable building materials against non-wood substitutes in Nigeria in order to continue greening the earth.

GOVERNMENT RESIDENTIAL ESTATES IN AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

¹Ogunmakinde, O.E., ²Akinola, A.A. and ³Siyanbola, A.B.

¹Department of Architecture, Oduduwa University Ipetumodu, Osun State.

²Oduak Project and Construction Limited, Ibadan, Oyo State

³Department of Architectural Technology, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State.

E-mail: b4bode@yahoo.com, siyanbolabukola@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

This paper is based on the factors affecting building maintenance in government residential estates in Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, Nigeria. The paper reviews the existing literature on building maintenance, types of maintenance, nature of maintenance, purpose of maintenance and causes of maintenance. The effects of poor building maintenance were also observed. It identified non-availability of funds, indiscipline and ignorance, bad economy, corruption, cultural beliefs, lack of maintenance culture, lack of skilled maintenance personnel, use of foreign building materials and unethical behaviour as some of the factors responsible for poor
maintenance work. The study utilized a structured questionnaire, which was administered on the residents of three (3) different government owned estates in the city. Data analysis indicated that, maintenance is carried out whenever a fault is detected within the building. The study also revealed that majority of the population studied provides little or no fund at all for maintenance works. The paper in conclusion makes recommendations for improved maintenance culture and the need for proactive approaches to maintenance, which includes a maintenance manual to be strictly adhered to by all and sundry.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: A SURVEY OF ENDANGERED

ANIMAL SPECIES IN NIGERIA

¹Yunana Mba Abui, ²Makarau S.B. and ³Banta, A. L.

¹Department of Environmental Management

^2&3Department of Agriculture

Kaduna State University, Kafanchan Campus, Kaduna State, Nigeria

E-mail: abuimbayunana@yahoo.com,

ABSTRACT

Wild life species is one of the forms of living organisms that comprises of biodiversity. The Nigeria environment is the home to many native and exotic wild life species. The paper reviewed the survey of endangered animal species and its importance for sustainable environment in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the paper are to assess the importance of animal species in Nigeria, to examine the reasons for animal attack, and to suggest ways of realizing environmental sustainability in Nigeria. The findings showed that ten of the Nigeria animal species are endangered due to habitat loss, hunting poaching, civil wars pollution and other human interferences. The wild life species are important for the maintenance of biodiversity, environmental sustainability, boosting of tourism, besides making the Nigerian environment beautiful and exciting place to live. It is recommended that the government should intensify the awareness campaign on the danger of animals going extinction, re-defining Decree No.11 of 1985 of the National House of Assembly to include amphibian and other endangered animal species, government should not grant permission for the killing of the endangered species, road safety laws should extend to prohibiting killing of animals species, all non-poisonous snakes should be labeled endangered species in an attempts to preserve them. Nigerian government should therefore put more efforts towards the protection of endangered species so that they do not become extinct due to their importance and relevance to development.

ESTIMATION OF GROUND SURFACE TEMPERATURE (GST) FROM METEOROLOGICAL RECORDS IN MAIDUGURI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Ali Gabchia

Department of Physics

Kashim Ibrahim College of Education Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

E-mail: tinted01@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The monthly and annual data averages of Ground Surface Temperature (GST) were estimated from the daily records of air temperature recorded at meteorological station in Maiduguri International Airport. The mean air temperature and ground surface temperature (GST) at the station was estimated to be 36.5±3^oC and 36.5±18^oC respectively. The variation of month-wise ground surface temperature (GST) estimates which vary between 24.4±0.4^oC and 28.0±0^oC is noted to follow the general weather pattern.

THE INCIDENCE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE AND EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA

Umeora Chukwunonso Obiefuna

Bonspace Associates 159 Zik Avenue, Uwani Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

E-mail: coumeora@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT The research investigates the causes of building collapse in Nigeria and proffers appropriate solutions. Also, an assessment of the magnitude of the disasters of building collapse is done. An evaluation of the existing capacities to prevent, annihilate and get ready for them is also carried out. Thus by providing necessary tools to provide a haven fit far man. The study is carried out with secondary data which were used to assess the scale of human causalities emanating from reported cases of building collapse in selected Nigerian cities between 1997-2009. The assessment, done with the aid of a model showed that building collapse has killed a good number of people in Nigeria. An appraisal was done, it revealed emergency management is still far-fetched in Nigeria, and different recommendations made which include raising the level of emergency management awareness of the Nigerian people