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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.
Impact of Urban Expansion on Agricultural Land in Minna, Niger State Nigeria
(Proceedings of the 5th School of Environmental Technology International Conference (SETIC 2024), October, 2024, 2024) Muhammad Halima; Haruna D. Musa
Arable agricultural land has been threatened by many factors among which is rapid rate of urbanization. The study assessed the impact of urban expansion on agricultural land towards sustainable land use policy in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Remote sensing data provided useful estimations of agricultural land loss on a regional scale. Satellite data of period from 2000-2020 were collected to analyze the extent of land change dynamics in Minna and to determine the impact of changing pattern of urban expansion on agricultural land in Minna. Remote sensing image processing, supervised classification technique using a Support Vector Machine (SVM) classification algorithm was employed based on five land use (Agricultural land, built-up area, bare surface, Natural vegetation, water bodies) classes. The analysis results reveal a decline in agricultural land and increase in the built-up area indicating an encroachment on agricultural land. The result shows a significant modification in land use landcover observed as agricultural lands underwent noticeable decline by 20.816km2 whereas built up area increased substantially by a value of 37.23km2. The land use landcover projection result revealed that 76% of urban expansion will result in 24% of agricultural land loss by year 2030 in Minna. In conclusion, the urban expansion has significant impact on agricultural land loss in the study area. Overcoming urban encroachment into agricultural lands requires adequate policy formulations amenable to sustainable urban planning and development. The results highlight the need for policy makers and synergies between urban and land management authorities, as well as the Ministry of Agriculture to implement policies to protect agricultural land.
INTEGRATED REMOTE SENSING APPROACH TO DESERTIFICATION MONITORING IN THE CROP-RANGELAND AREA OF YOBE STATE, NIGERIA
(Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa. Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, 2010) Haruna D. Musa; Bukar Shaib
One of the most important recent issues facing Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria, as well as Sub-Saharan Africa, is the threat of continued land degradation and desertification as a result of climatic factors and human activities. Remote sensing and satellites imageries with temporal and synoptic view, play a major role in developing a global and local operational capability for monitoring land degradation and desertification in dry lands, as well as in Yobe State. The process of desertification in Yobe State, especially in Yusufari, Nguru, Karasuwa, and Bade areas, has increased rapidly, and much effort has been devoted to define and study its causes and impacts. This study depicts the monitoring capability afforded by remote sensing to analyze and map the desertification processes in Yobe State by using supervised classification by maximum likelihood technique. Three cloud-free Landsat; Multispectral Scanner (MSS) sensor on board the Landsat-2, Thematic Mapper(TM)sensor on board the Landsat-5 satellite and Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM +) scenes covering the study area were selected for analysis. Imageries were acquired in January (the dry and rainy season in the study area) in years 1973, 1986, and 2006, respectively. Application of multi-temporal remote sensing data on this study demonstrated that it is possible to detect and map desertification processes in the study area, as well as in arid and semi-arid lands. The results emphasized the phenomenon of sand encroachment from the northern part (Yusufari) to the southern part (Bade), following the wind direction. The increasing wind speed during the dry season is mainly attributed to the increase of sand encroachment in the study area. The study comes out with some valuable recommendations and comments, which could contribute positively in reducing sand encroachments, as well as land degradation and desertification processes in Yobe State.
PATTERN OF SPRAWL DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE ABUJA – KEFFI HIGHWAY CORRIDOR IN THE NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA
(International Journal for Disaster and Development Interface, 2024) Sabo Jibrin; Asimiyu M Junaid; Haruna D. Musa
The rapid expansion of urban areas worldwide is widely attributed to the growth of urban populations. The objective of this study is to examine the expansion of urban sprawl in the North Central area of Nigeria, specifically along the Abuja-Keffi highway corridor, over 29 years, from 1991 to 2020. The study utilized satellite imagery from three distinct spatiotemporal intervals (1991–2003, 2003–2015, and 2015–2020) and incorporated three different types of Landsat sensors, namely Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM), Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+), and Operational Land Imager (OLI). The study employed image processing and land use classification analysis techniques to generate land use and land cover (LULC). The analysis of the data reveals that there has been a significant increase in sprawling development along the Abuja-Keffi highway corridor. The built-up area of the region has undergone significant expansion over the past three decades, with the urbanized land area increasing from 1081.98 hectares (4.96%) in 1991 to 10263.15 hectares in 2020, accounting for 47.06% of the total built-up area. The research also documented two distinct forms of urban growth, specifically linear and leapfrog, throughout the corridor. The research recommends regional urban policy, urban growth boundaries as well as effective and efficient development control mechanisms in the selected settlements along the corridor. The Abuja Municipal Area Council and Karu Local Government are urged to promote urban renewal and infrastructure development through private partnerships, sustainable policies, waste management systems, and community engagement.
Perception of Housing Quality by Households in Peri-Urban Perception of Housing Quality by Households in Peri-Urban Neighbourhoods of Owerri Municipality
(CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development, 2022) Ikechukwu A. Diugwu; Michael N. Eneje; Haruna D. Musa; Saheed O. Yusuf; John D. Njoku
that the residents in several urban housing estates in Nigeria are dissatisfied with their housing infrastructures and maintenance. Therefore, this study focuses on evaluating the relationship between the quality of housing infrastructure and the decision of occupants on where to live. This study involved the application of a quantitative approach with the aid of a structured questionnaire to collect data from residents. The survey was conducted in six selected neighbourhoods of Owerri Municipal area with the occupants as respondents (n=399). Moreover, the chi-square test of independence was applied to determine the relationship between the quality of housing infrastructure and the decision to live in either the urban areas or move to the peripheries. The result (χ2 (39) = 920.41, p < .001) showed a significant association and this implies potential occupants should be consulted more in the conceptualisation and execution of housing projects to ensure their expectations are met.
Residents’ perception of neighbourhood characteristics and stress in Kubwa, Abuja.
(AAUA Journal of Environmental Design and Management, 2022) Maryam E. Haruna; Haruna D. Musa; Benjamin N. Santali
This study evaluates the relationship between neighbourhood characteristics and stress among residents in Kubwa, Abuja. A total of 300 households were randomly sampled using structured questionnaires in a six (6) selected neighbourhoods in Kubwa based on densities (Low, Medium, and High). The data obtained were analysed using descriptive (frequency, percentage, and mean) and inferential (Spearman rank correlation) statistics. The findings indicate a negative and significant correlation between neighbourhood perceived characteristics (r = -.172, p < .01) and physical characteristics (r = -.153, p < .05) and stress among Kubwa residents. Overall neighbourhood perceived characteristics (r = .251) and physical characteristics (r = .223) show positive and weak significant (p < .01) association with neighbourhood satisfaction. It is recommended that the urban authorities and communities should engage in the design and building of sustainable neighbourhood that provide green spaces, good drainage and sewage system, clean environment, aesthetic quality and reputation to improve the quality of life and enhance livability for all residents.
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.
The Ember Months: A Dark Time for Road Safety in Nigeria?
(Journal of Road Safety, 2024) Morenikeji Wole; Haruna D. Musa; Akande O. Shareefdeen; Owoeye Lanke; Balogun Sikiru
Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) are known to exhibit various trends which are attributed to various factors such as the climatic seasonal changes and particular time periods, such as ember months (September, October, November, and December). This study explored the potential interaction between ember months and seasons concerning crash rates. Data on crash rates for 96 months (January 2014-December 2021) were extracted from the records at the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Headquarters Office, Abuja, and the dataset was organised based on the two independent variables: ember months and seasons (Wet/Dry). A two-way ANOVA was performed to analyse the main effects of both factors and examine whether there was an interaction effect between them. The results of the two-way ANOVA showed no significant interaction effect between ember months and seasons regarding traffic crash rates. However, significant main effects were observed for season (Wet/Dry) but with no significant main effect for specific months (Ember/non Ember). It was concluded that season has a statistically significant impact on crash rates, while ember months do not show a significant influence on crash rates. While the number of crashes does not appear to be significantly affected by the ember months, it is recommended that it is still important the Federal Road Safety Corps consistently enforce traffic laws and road safety measures all year long to maintain standards of safety.
Urban sustainability and gross national happiness: a review of community well-being domains and dimensions
(Int. J. Innovation and Sustainable Development.inderscienceonline.com, 2021) Haruna D. Musa; Mohd R. Yacob; Ahmad M. Abdullah; Mohd Y Ishak
The effort in measuring well-being and happiness by plethora of different indicators and frameworks are stepping up globally, despite critics for not being accepted as the national indicator to promote subjective well-being due to the methodological approach and choices of dimensions employed. This study, reviews current research on community well-being measurement to justify the inclusion of different sustainability metrics to optimise outcomes for national happiness and urban sustainability. Forty-four (44) scientific articles were identified, out of 300 research studies drawn from the electronic data search from the world of science focusing on key dimensions: economic, social, environment, governance, politics, culture, and health. Finding shows that social dimension and objective approach remains the most studied on community well-being with few studies on subjective domain. Finding suggests that a multidisciplinary conceptual framework towards a holistic view is desirable to allow for a more theory-based tool to evaluate multidimensional issues of community well-being at all levels.
Waste Generation and Trend among Households in Bida Town
(Nigeria Journal of Oil and Gas Technology, 2022) Muhammad S. Babasaba; Haruna D. Musa; Memunat O. Akanbi
Urbanization bring about an increase in population with consequent increase in municipal solid waste generation in Bida, a town with significance economic, social, cultural, environmental, and national tourism influence as heritage setting. However, there is dearth of basic data for solid waste management design. This study was carried out to quantify and characterize the solid waste generated by households within Bida town. A total of 400 households were sampled using a stratified random techniques base on ‘core traditional’ and ‘modern’ settings. The study employed experimental approach involves the weighing of household’s daily solid waste generation three consecutive days for four months using weighing Scale after sorting. The per capita waste generation and future waste generation was estimated. The result reveals that 1,085 kg of solid wastes was generated at the average generation rate of 0.47 kg/capita/day in Bida. This indicated that based on this rate the town have generated 150.49 metric tons of solid waste per day, equivalent to 55million tons in that same year (2020). The scenario is estimated to increase to 299.58 metric tons per day at an average generation rate of 0.64kg/capita and 1.09billion tons for the year 2030 based on projected population of 468,096 of the town. This study revealed rapid increase in the rate of household solid waste generation in Bida, thus recommends modalities to exploit recycling option to or by converting solid waste to energy thus a good solution for waste management.
Whither Urban and Regional Planning? An Investigation into the Popularity of and Satisfaction with Urban and Regional Planning as a Course of Study among Secondary School and University Students in Nigeria.
(Journal of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners, 2022) Wole Morenikeji; Haruna D. Musa; Olaide Akande
The study examined the level of awareness of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) both asa course anda profession among553secondaryschooland 453undergraduatestudentsof Urban and Regional Planning across responding universities in Nigeria.It was observed that about 70% of the secondary school students correctly identified what Town Planners do, about 96% of them recognized the need for Town Planners and almost half offered Geography (41.38%) or like Geography (50.83%). Also, URP was not among the popular courses of choice to be pursued at the tertiary level among the students. From the four-year admission data obtained from the Federal University of Technology Minna, about half (241) of the 485 Candidates were admitted from those rejected from the Architecture Department. Overall, about 70% of URP students felt satisfied with the course and 87% will recommend it to others. Therefore, the study recommends up-scaling of career talks centring on the job prospects for URP graduates. This should be complemented by strong advocacy in the government circle on the need to create vacancies for planners in planning-oriented agencies.