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Property Tax as a Tool for Effective and Sustainable Development (A Case Study of Minna Metropolis)
(The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Niger State Branch, 2008) Ayoola Adeyosoye Babatunde; Adeogun Adekunle Sunday
The property tax is an important source of revenue for state and local governments. On average, property taxes account for about 75% of state and local government tax revenues in the Unites States. These revenues are used to fund education, police and fire protection and other government services (Charles T. Floyd and Marcus, T. Allen, 2005). In a research conducted in Minna East and Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State, out of 150 people sampled about 35 people are aware of property rating which is a reliable source of local government finance. The remaining 115 people are ignorant of what property rating is all about. Also, at the State Inland Revenue office in Minna, only few property based taxes are in operation and collectible by this state constituted authority. The reason for this could be attributed to political, socio and economic problems associated with tax administration in the state. This paper emphasized the need to engage the services of estate surveyors and valuers as well as State Inland Revenue offices in our rating departments comprehensive enabling Edict, vigorous enlightenment campaigns, placing checks on multiplicity of rates and judicious use of tax should be juxtaposed with the provision of amenities and infrastructures among others. The paper concludes that, political will on the part of our government will in no small measure address the identified problems associated with property tax administration in the state.
Assessment of Time Budgeting and Activity Pattern of Rural Women in Rural Development and Planning. Case study of Rafi Local Government area, Niger State
(Ilorin Journal of Business and Social Sciences.Faculty of Business and Social Science, University of Ilorin, 2009) Haruna Danladi Musa; Solomon N. Jiya
A balanced participation of both genders results in a more comprehensive approach to issues of development. Indeed, their living conditions are more widely taken into account, thus leading to improved measures and their enhanced acceptance of rural development decisions. Decision-making has to be comprised of both men and women in a proportion, if the decisions made is to be valid. Women are the most threatened by the dangers that stem from global warming, war, disaster, etc. Therefore, defending the full range of women's human rights within the context of gender equality in addressing issues of spatial development is essential both to protecting women themselves and to cultivating their capacity for leadership, which so many lives depend on. Using questionnaire technique, 150 women from 10 district heads of Rafi Local government area of Niger state were interacted with to elicit information on the relationship between time budgeting and activity pattern of rural women in rural development and planning. The questionnaire probed into the background of each woman, such as age, educational qualification, occupation, monthly income and average percentage of income spent on family expenses. The study revealed that rural income is generally low because of the low level of social and economic activities. In a community where there is no supply of electricity and water, and the roads are almost impassable, it would be impossible for any meaningful economic activity to operate. Policy on the planning of the area should include the provision of social facilities and the establishment of industries capable of, among others, processing farm products.
Measuring Inequality of Public Health Facility Provision in Bida Town, Niger State.
(Centre for Human Settlement and Urban Development journal, 2010) Musa, Haruna D.; Gana, F. N
The capacity of an urban enter to efficiently deliver its service is related to the availability, adequacy and efficiency of operation of its urban public infrastructure. Public health facilitates are therefore the fundamental necessities of any community ( urban or rural ), because the health of people has a direct correlation with the productive capacity and labour efficiency. Urban facilities include all the supportive service required to maintain the urban system. They may be conceived of as a medium of objects by which various urban services are delivered. The effective provision and efficient functioning vis a vis the population is an indication of general level of equality in life and entire environment; that’s the provision on facilities has to be in consonance with the population or demand such as family. This paper therefore, assesses the adequacy of public health facilities in Bida town using Gini coefficient. Attempt was made also to identify the existing health facilities in the study area; their types; location and distribution. The Gini coefficient (G) is one of the commonly most used indicators for measuring distribution. It is traditionally applied to the measurement of income inequality, but has also been applied to measure land inequality. The value of G ranges from 0-100 signifying that , the higher the G-value the greater the degree of inequality. The result reveals that distribution of public health facilitates in Bida town are not guided by population distribution in the wards. The inequality level was assessed using Lorenz Curve; it is observed that about 50% of the public health facilitates and quite a number of the inhabitants have no adequate access to these facilities. The field survey analysis however, reveals that the degree of inequality of public health facilitates provision and level of town minimal / low (gini coefficient (G)=42.8). the assessment of the adequacy of health facilities provision and level of patronages were also measured based on the field survey result using structured questionnaires. Total of 140 questionnaires were administered using systematic random sampling techniques. In this case, houses in the selected wards were chosen randomly to represent the entire houses in the area. 10 questionnaires each were assigned to 14 specified wards covering the entire Bida town. Therefore, the study analysis is based on 140 surveys questionnaires processed representing 100.0% response rate. The result shows that public health facilities service in Bida town is adequate 86(61.4%) and the level of patronage is determined by their cost of service (47%), nearness to homes (17%), and existing equipment (15%). It therefore, recommends that the government and other stakeholders or sponsoring agencies must ensure that all health institutions provide high quality services.
Modelling Urban Sprawl along Minna Western Bye-Pass Using Remotely Sensed Data.
(Maiduguri Journal of Art and Social Sciences (MAJASS), 2010) Bala Banki M.; Musa, Haruna D.
Many state capitals today in Nigeria are witnessing unprecedented populations growth and increasing rate of urbanization that are deficient in indispensable infrastructural facilities’, urban planners who are meant to have the knowledge of future urban growth and the multi-dimensional factors which has hitherto influence the growth of towns and cities are unaware of them because of the inefficiency of the traditional surveying method. In view of this prevailing scenario in Nigeria, this paper presents the Capability of using Remote Sensing GIS and spatial statistics in modeling urban sprawl along Minna Western Bye-pass. Data for the study were obtained through questionnaires and satellite imagery. The analysis of the field survey revealed that low price of land, lack f basic utility facilities in the area, low level of awareness of development control and low level of education of inhabitants were the major causal factors of sprawl in these areas. The analysis of the time series spatial data such GIS, SPOT HR image acquired in 1993 and Landsat ETM image acquired in 2007 shows that low density sprawl/ and ribbon sprawl patterns are the patterns identifiable and synonymous to this areas, comparison of data set for the two dates also revealed a change of 191,40 acres (77, 4571.14 sq. m.), representing 59% total landuse change over the same period, where the population grew by 111.61%, Spatial regression analysis was carried out to model the extent of sprawl in the area First, a simple linear regression analysis conducted using key factors identified (independent variables) and percentage of built-SOM up (POBUILT) for each area along the Bye-Pass (dependent variable) and results s how’s that the percentage of those who relocated because of low in price of land in the study area (LOPLAND) and percentage of migrant in search for white-collar job (COLLARJOB) contribute more to the explanator power of the model. Multiple regression analysis was finally done by regressing LOPLAND, population of year 200)7 / Independent variable and POBUILT, dependent variable. to fashion out an equation that can forecast future sprawl, and it was established that built-up area for 2021 will be 3,888,23acres, which reveals excessive future spatial development along the bve- pass.
Access to Urban Land in Abuja and Minna: Challenges and way forward
(Department of Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, 2012) Ayoola Adeyosoye Babatunde; Ighalo James I
This study attempts to examine the challenges to land accessibility for urban development using some selected districts in Federal Capital City (FCC), Abuja and neighborhoods in Minna of Nigeria as case study areas. The primary method of data collection employed the distribution of questionnaires to individual land owners, property developers or plot allottees and people who do not own land. Chi - Square test and Likert Scale are statistical tools employed. Findings revealed that in FCC, 43% of the respondents own land while 57% do not own land. 66% of the land owners have developed their lands while 34% have not. In Minna, 61% of the respondents own land while 39% do not own land. About 67.8% of the land owners have developed their lands while 32.2 % of the land owners are yet to develop their lands. In FCC, lack of funds and potable water are the reasons why land owners are yet to develop their lands while inadequate funds is the major reason why respondents did not own lands. In Minna, lack of fund, electricity, access to land and shanty structures around undeveloped plots are the reasons why land owners are yet to develop their lands while inadequate funds and lack of interest are the major reasons why respondents do not own land. The study revealed that there is a significant relationship between the level of income of respondents and land ownership in FCC and Minna. The paper suggests among others that government should ensure payment of appropriate minimum wages, reduction to minimum of various fees paid on allocation and perfection of land titles as well as ensuring safety of lives and properties of the people with the view to accelerating urban development within the study areas.
Management of Sawn-mill Wastes in Nigeria: A Case Study of Minna, Niger State.
(Greener Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research, 2012) Ogunbode E. B.,; Fabunmi F. O.; Ibrahim S. M.; Jimoh I. O.,; Idowu O. O.
Ways by which sawmills in Minna, handle the waste they generate were evaluated using questionnaires, personal interviews and physical observation. Eight (8) major sawmills were studied. The study revealed that wastes generated by these sawmills consist of sawdust, wood cut-off and bark of log of woods. Wastes are disposed off majorly by open dumping, open burning, domestic usage, bedding for poultry and for landfill. Although most sawmills are aware of the guidelines and regulations governing the treatment and disposal of sawmill wastes, they hardly abide by them. The personnel who are assigned to sanitize the mill environment possess inadequate safety wares. The study also revealed that Environmental Protection Agency/Sanitary Inspectors and the Development control Board in the city inadequately perform their duties. This paper also highlighted the need to enlighten the public, sawmill workers and the government on the dangers of indiscriminate disposal of sawmill wastes.
An Analysis of Spatial Distribution of Primary and Secondary Schools in Bida Town, Nigeria
(Abuja Journal of Geography and Development.Department of geography and Environmental Management, University of Abuja, Nigeria, 2012) Musa, Haruna D.; Mohammed,Bala Banki
Educational Facilities location in Nigeria has been observed to be politically biased, so much that an area is over serviced at the expense of other areas in dire need of them. This should not be the case as it should be based on the principle of equity, accessibility and economic efficiency to every individual irrespective of economic status and geographical location. In effort to bridge the gaps to reduce the imbalances that this paper analyses the distribution of primary and secondary schools in Bida town to establish the spatial degree of inequality and concentration in the provision of basic educational facility. The study employed GIS techniques to show spatial distribution of primary and secondary school in Bida and statistical techniques (spearman rank correlation)to assessthe degree of inequality in concentration of basic educational facility. The result reveals that provision of primary and secondary school in Bida town are not guided by population distribution in the wards as the calculated t-value, 1.28 falls below the critical t-value of 1.78. To assess the level of inequality using Lorenz Curve, It is observed that about 50% of the basic educational facilities in Bida town are enjoined by about 39% of the inhabitant. This implies that some areas in Bida are deficient in basic educational facilities and quite a number of the inhabitant have no adequate access to these facilities, and also further establish that population concentration in various wards were not considered in the distribution of primary and secondary schools in Bida town. The population and number of primary and secondary school distribution are in fair inequality level, indicates relatively some degree of inequality (Gini Coefficient value is 0.57).
Impacts of Derived Tin Mining Activities on Landuse/Landcover in Bukuru, Plateau State, Nigeria
(Journal of Sustainable Development. Canadian Center of Science and Education., 2012) Jiya Solomon Ndace; Musa Haruna Danladi
Tin mining activity which was a predominant activity around the Jos Plateau has caused considerable erosion damages to landuse/landcover. Uncontrolled effects through monitored activities do not protect future environmental security. This paper therefore, assesses impact of derived mining activities on landuse/ landcover in Bukuru area in Jos south of Nigeria to determine the extent of degraded mine lands. A time series analysis of Landsat MSS satellite image November 1975, Landsat TM satellite image acquired in 1989, and Landsat ETM acquired October 2005 of the study area were used. Landuse/ landcover were classified from the images using a hybrid manual and spectral based approach. The result shows that out of the 1,574.13sq.km total size of the study area, the degraded area/land, Built-up area, and water bodies increased by 24.58%, 18.51% and 7.57% respectively. Whereas Arable land (farm and grazing land) and forest reserve has decreased by 106.60sq.km (14.16%), and 264.89sq. (35.18%) respectively. It was recommended that comprehensive mitigation studies against these damages should be performed, and regular inspections should be executed to keep these activities of tin mining under control. Modern technologies should be used to obtain more effective results from these studies.
The Impact of Noise and Dust Level on Rental Price of Residential Tenements around Lafarge Cement Factory in Ewekoro Town, Nigeria
(Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, 2014) Kemiki Olurotimi Adebowale; Ojetunde Ismail; Ayoola Adeyosoye Babatunde
This study employed hedonic pricing model to investigate the impact of noise and dust spewed from a cement factory on a sample of 126 tenements from 11 residential settlements within Ewekoro local housing market in Nigeria. Market-wide hedonic model for all the 126 tenements within 5.5km of the cement factory) was estimated. In addition, two separate unrestricted hedonic models were also estimated (the first consisting of 38 tenements within 2.5km of the factory and the other comprising 88 tenements located between 2.5km to 5.5km of the factory). The hedonic models which take the doublelog functional form were estimated with house rent (a proxy for house price) as the dependent variable. Generally, the results of the market-wide model revealed that, dust level and noise, which are negative externalities from the cement factory dampen rent by 21.90% (N 13815) and 1.49% (N 24.80) respectively within the study area. Findings from the unrestricted models further signify that tenement rents tend to decrease with increasing distance to Lafarge cement factory due to severity of dust and noise. As panacea to this problem it is recommended that government should provide policy response - the introduction of effluent fees which would force the cement and other manufacturing companies to internalize their externalities by paying for noise and dust pollution. The basic objective of such policy response is for manufacturing companies to move to the use of energy efficient and eco-friendly plants that generate less noise and dust in their production operations. On the other, the cement company should also imbibe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as part of its efforts in providing a sustainable living environment for the residents in Ewekoro town.
Residents’ Perception of Housing Unit Landscaping in Ibadan.
(School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, 2014-02-02) Popoola, A. A., Adeleye, B. M., Onyemenam, P. I. and Amuda, A. A.
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Residents’ Perception of Housing Unit Landscaping in Ibadan
(School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, 2014-02-03) Popoola, A. A., Adeleye, B. M., Onyemenam, P. I. and Amuda, A. A
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Modelling Surface Runoff and Mapping Flood Vulnerability of Lagos State from Digital Elevation Model
(FIG Congress 2014 Engaging the Challenges – Enhancing the Relevance Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 16-21 June 2014, 2014-06) Olayemi Joseph ODUMOSU, Oluibukun Gbenga AJAYI and Ekundayo ADESINA
Flooding in recent times has become a critically problematic phenomenon of spatio-temporal order and considerably high frequency of occurrence all over the world, and most especially in coastal nations/states. Lagos State, one of the nine (9) Coastal States of Nigeria, has witnessed and is still witnessing multivariate cases of flooding which attains its peak in the rainy seasons (April-October) of every year resulting in loss of life and economic valuables/properties. To curb this menace, an integrated solution (combination of empirical hydrological models with remote sensing and GIS capacity) is thus presented herein using a downloaded Digital Elevation Model of the study area to delineate watersheds, flow direction, contributing areas, and flow path/Channel. Also, surface runoff was simulated for an eight-hour homogeneous rainfall, and the resulting gauge readings from eleven (11) fictitious gauge stations distributed across the state were obtained. The study was able to produce a map categorising Lagos state into three (3) zones based on their vulnerability to flood. The Quantum GIS software was used for the analysis and simulation.
Dynamic Road Segmentation of Part of Bosso Local Government Area, Niger State
(American Journal of Geographic Information System 2015, 2015) Oluibukun G. Ajayi, Joseph O. Odumosu, Hassan A. Samaila-Ija, Nanpon Zitta, Ekundayo A. Adesina, Olaniyi J. Olanrewaju
Dynamic road segmentation (DRS) data model finds maximum application in GIS Transportation (GIS-T) studies and analysis, serving as a data model that splits linear features into a new set of segments wherever its attributes change. An attempt has been made by this research to carry out the Dynamic road segmentation of part of the Bosso Local Government Area of Minna using an IKONOS image of 1-m Pan-sharpened spatial resolution and other field survey acquired data. Geometric data was acquired using Handheld GPS receivers while the attribute data was acquired via the social survey approach(administration of questionnaires, direct observations, and on-site interviews). A Geo-database was designed and created within the ArcGIS 10.0 software environment. Analysis and queries were also performed to solve some pertinent issues concerning the route segments and to highlight the closest infrastructural facility in case of emergencies. The result highlighted the present road pavement condition of the considered road segments, adjacent land use, traffic congestion rate, notable crime spots, and accident hotspots. It also suggested that the building up of traffic congestion along the Kpakungun roundabout axis is due to the road width (8m), high traffic volume, and the dilapidating state of the road’s pavement.
Cadastral Information System for M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate
(International Institute for Science, Technology and Education, United States of America, 2015) Kemiki Olurotimi Adebowale; Odumosu Joseph Olayemi; Ayoola Adeyosoye Babatunde; Popoola Naomi Ijadunola
This study presents the possibilities for efficient implementation of a Cadastral Information System for M. I. Wushishi Estate in a GIS environment. Logical and Physical models for the Cadastral Information System were built and utilized in the creation of the Cadastral Information System using an Entity relationship model.
Factors Influencing the use of Information and Communication Technology in Real Estate Practice in Minna
(Faculty of Environmental Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Nigeria, 2015) Adeyemo Afeez Adewunmi; Kemiki Olurotimi Adebowale; Adama Unekwu Jonathan; Ayoola Adeyosoye Babatunde
The study explored motivating factors influencing the use of ICT in Minna. The target population were registered Estate Surveyors and Valuers domiciled and operating within the Minna property market. The respondents were extracted from the 2011 NIESV membership Directory. Survey data from 15 estate firms were collected to analyze the vital motivating factors influencing the use of ICT in real estate practice. A five point Likert scale was used to examine their opinions and spearman rank correlation was used to test if there is any relationship between internal and external motivating factors. The result indicated that increased productivity of staff, enhanced quality of customer services, knowledge sharing factor, information accessibility, improved decision making and time saving are the most influencing motivating factors while competitors' pressure, availability of ICT infrastructure, management and business size, reduced overall cost are less influencing motivating factors. The study further revealed that internal motivating factors strengthened the use of ICT in their domain. There is negative correlation between the internal and external motivating factors. Niger state branch of NIESV and ESVARBON should recommend the use of ICT to all estate firms and estate surveyors and valuers. Also, the work concludes by recommending further conduct of comprehensive indigenous research and development (R&D) in ICT driven real estate practice in Minna by liaison with various educational institutions offering estate management in their domain in order to be abreast of global best practices.
Optimal Coverage Analysis of Existing Public Facility using the Capacitated P-Center Model
(Unilorin Science Engineering Periodicals (USEP),, 2015) J.O. Olusina and E.A. Adesina
The P-Center problem algorithm has been one of the most famous ways of providing solutions for locating facilities. Despite the frequent usage of this algorithm, research on the integration of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the P-Centre problem has not been much explored. This research uses the P-Centre problem approach in providing a solution to determining the optimal location of existing public facilities within the Shomolu Local Government Area, with the primary goal of minimizing the maximum travel distance from each demand node to the closest facility. Primary and secondary school's optimum and tolerable distances from the residential areas were determined. Spatial analysis was carried out on the sufficiency or otherwise of Primary and Secondary Schools within the Local Government Area. Multi-criteria queries were carried out, and results revealed that between 2011 and 2015, the Local Government Area did not have a sufficient number of schools to meet the demand, while from 2016 - 2020, schools will be grossly inadequate. Polynomials were derived for these deficiencies, which can be used to predict future deficiencies if relevant government agencies fail to provide more schools as the population increases.
Impact of University on the Physical Development of Host Community.
(Indian Journal of Economics and Development., 2015) 5. Kemiki, O. A,; Ayoola, A.B,; Idowu, O. O.
Background/Objectives: Federal university of Technology, Minna developed its main campus in Gidan-Kwano and started operation in 2005. This work examines the impact of university on the host community. Methods/Statistical analysis: Landsat imageries were used to monitor spatial growth in Gidan-Kwano between year 2005 and 2015. Ground survey data were collected from Federal university of Technology, Minna, Estate Agents, Property developers, Power Holding Company of Nigeria and Ministry of Lands and Housing. ILWIS was used to analyse the satellite imageries while Analyze-it was used for the analysis of the ground survey data. Findings: Findings revealed that residential land use which stood at 8.87% of the total land use in 2005 has now grown to 25.19% in 2015. There are other infrastructure attracted to the area during period under review. However, the growth has been marked with problems of uncoordinated development and inadequate infrastructure. The ever increasing population of the university will continue to attract physical development and if the growing development is not coordinated by enacting master plan, there will be chaotic and haphazard development. Improvements/Applications: The study has revealed the spillover effects of locating university. It has also unfolded the pending danger of uncontrolled development. A comprehensive master plan should be developed for the community. Keywords: Impact, University, Residential, Development.
DETERMINATION OF EXTERIOR ORIENTATION PARAMETERS FROM A SINGLE OBLIQUE PHOTOGRAPH: A LEAST SQUARES APPROACH
(Environmental Technology and Science Journal (ETSJ), 2015-06) SAMAILA-IJA H. A., ODUMOSU J. 0., AJAYI O. G., ADESINA E. A., ZITTA N., and KUTA A. A.
This paper presents a simple least squares approach to the determination of exterior orientation parameters using a parametric form solution to the conventional collinearity-condition equation for a single oblique photograph. A MATLAB-based program has been written to perform the required computation by two methods, namely, "iterative model" and "non-iterative tilt photo-generator equation". With a Standard error of 10.77m, 10.77m, and 279.31m for the Xo, Yo, and Zo, respectively, the "Non-iterative Tilt Photo Generator Equation" Model was chosen as a better fit for the Solution, although the accuracy achieved is unacceptable for higher-order survey tasks. This therefore confirms that stereo images are better suited for higher-order survey tasks.
Influence of leadership Traits on Team Performance as Correlates of Sucess in Construction Project Delivery
(Civil Engineering and Urban Planning: An International Journal (CiVEJ), 2015-06-01) Ekung, Samuel; Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Ebong, Ubong
The project environment in Nigeria is shifting from traditional practice towards dispersed teams thereby creating the need to understand leadership attributes that lead to successful project outcomes. This study assessed the impact of leadership traits on team performance as correlates of success in construction projects. Like many other management research, the study involve inferential survey. 172 participants drawn from the different professions in the construction industry selected from 42 mega projects completed in the last three years in south-south Nigeria were sampled. Twelve collaborative leadership traits drawn from emotional, managerial competencies were tested against team performance and team spirit stimulants from the literature. Mean item score was used to evaluate relevance of the traits to collaborative working while hypotheses were tested using chi square. While the result of the study is not different from literature, the far reaching implication is that, project team members’ satisfaction translates into successful projects. Project management’s leadership quest to satisfy the project team must be guided towards collaboration. The current result has advance significantly the understanding of team leadership attributes for the research environment and further buttress the need to meet project participants’ mutual objectives for a successful project.
Assessment of Solid Waste Management Systems in Ibadan North, Oyo State Using Geo-Spatial Techniques
(The Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management., 2015-10-28) Popoola, A. A., Ayangbile, O. A. and Adeleye, B. M.,
Solid waste management has been part of human activities right from time. Effort by the Oyo State Government in managing the collection and disposal of waste generated in Ibadan is seen in the provision of Skip bins at specific locations across the city. However, despite the provisions made by the government, an emerging trend is the dumping of refuse along the median of some major and collector roads in the city. This study aims at emphasizing a planning framework for the location of solid waste disposal infrastructure (Skip bins) through the adoption of planning standard. The aim of this study was achieved by identifying the existing skip bins within Ibadan North. More so, a spatial analysis of skip bins and resident's access to solid waste facilities within Ibadan North was deduced. Geospatial techniques were used for this study; data from primary and secondary source were also used to corroborate the geospatial findings. The study identified a total of 37 skip bins located within Ibadan North Local Government, serving the entire Ibadan North. Spatial analysis of the skip bins revealed a clustered distribution which is consequential to indiscriminate solid waste disposal within Ibadan North. The study recommends adequate provision and location of skip bins to contribute to a cleaner and safer environment and a design blue print for Ibadan North was proposed. Key Words: GIS, Median, Nearest Neighbour Analysis (NNA), Skip Bins