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    Assessement of Ergonomic Factors among Non Acadamic Staff of School of Enviromental Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna
    (School of Environmental Technology Conference, SETIC, 2016, 2016) Y.D. Mohammed, Alumbugu, P.O. & R.A. Jimoh
    Implementing ergonomics in workplace improves health and safety among staff, increase job satisfaction of workers, thereby leading to increase work quality services and productivity. In a related development, ergonomics can also increase overall employees’ morale, decrease workers compensation costs and decrease absenteeism and turnover among the workers. However, implementing ergonomic principles at work place has been low; hence this study assessed ergonomic related factors of workers within the School of Environmental Technology using physical measurement and personal observation of 10 nonacademic staff. The 3 factors identified for assessment were anthropometric measurement (using measuring tape), light intensity measurement (using Lux meter) and quick exposure check (using checklist). The results of the anthropometric measurement assessment showed that only Hip width was found to match with current furniture for most workers, while other parameters were found to be highly mismatched. The results of quick exposure showed, that most workers have experienced moderate exposure levels for back (static and moving), shoulder/arm, wrist/hand and neck. Based on the lighting level at workstation of workers, there was an indication of inadequate lighting level. It can be concluded that based on the 3 ergonomic factors assessed, implementation level was low. Additional improvement to workers workstation is required coupled with long term planning of new chairs that are customized for workers need, ability to rest or lumber support with additional head support and adjustable table. This will enable the user to adjust the height of the table to ensure that his hand is able to wrest nicely on the table
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    Assessment of the Implication of Urban Growth in Suleja between 1987 - 2014
    (School of Environmental Technology International Conference, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, 2016-05-16) Adeleye, B. M., Sulyman, A.O., Medayese, S., Ayangbile, O. A.and Popoola, 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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    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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    "Utopia".
    (2015-12-04) Egunjobi L. and Adeleye B.M.
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    Roles of Urban and Regional Planning in Enhancing the Services of the Nigerian Customs Service
    (Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria, Abuja and Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development (CHSUD), Federal University of Technology, Minna., 2017-02-02) Morenikeji Wole, A.O. Sulyman, B.M. Adeleye and A.M. Kawu
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    Identifying Critical Success Factors for Achieving Scheduling Performance in Partnering Projects
    (3rd International Conference of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2017-05-18) Ola-awo, Adeniran Wasiu , Roslan Bin Amirudin, Alumbugu, Polycarp Olaku & Saidu Ibrahim
    Under performance in term of schedule of partnering projects called for this study to proffers for improvement. 32 factors responsible for the success of partnering projects were identified through literature review and pilot interview. This paper aims at investigating which of these factors is responsible for the scheduling performance. The study was conducted through self-administered questionnaire survey and analysis of the obtained data was through multiples statistical tools such as descriptive, Kruskal-Wallis, and ordinal regression. The study discovered that acting inconsistent with the objectives, effective coordination, commitment and support of management and involvement of all the stakeholders are the CFs of ensuring scheduling performance. The paper, therefore, recommends that all the key players should be engaged from the commencement of the project. The stakeholders should ensure adequate staff, attention, and material before embarking on the project. It was concluded that top management support contributed significantly in ensuring schedule performance of a partnering project. The results of this study would improve the delivery of partnering performance and assist policies makers in decision making.
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    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
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    LOOD VULNERABILITY: IMPENDING DANGER IN SABON-GARI MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
    (The Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 2016-01-09) Adeleye, B. M. and Ayangbile, O. A.
    This study examines the vulnerability of buildings to flooding and the danger posed at Sabo Gari area of Minna, Niger State. Sabon-Gari which is one of the 22 neighborhoods found in Minna is a highly populated area as people who cannot afford to stay in the low density areas (Government Reserve Area - G.R.A) move to this area in search for cheap accommodation and this has created a lot of housing need amongst the resident of Sabon- Gari. High demand for housing in the study area has prompted the landowners and developers to develop their properties with little or no regard for Government approved codes and standards. Indiscriminate development and erection of buildings along water ways make the inhabitants of such buildings highly vulnerable to flooding during high precipitation. A quick bird image which is a panchromatic of 65 centimeter pixel resolution was used for the study. A vulnerability assessment was carried out using ArcGis 10 software and a vulnerability map was prepared showing the vulnerable buildings within the study area. The coping strategies employed by the inhabitants ofSabon-Gari were also identified through Questionnaires administered. The buildings along the river channels were marked and the study reveals that danger looms in the study area with respect to flood.The result of analysis suggests that quick mitigating efforts be put in place to avert and or reduce this impending disaster. Hence, certain structures on waterways needs to be demolished, silted drainages should be cleared and stiffer measure be put in place by law enforcement agency to check the problem of indiscriminate waste disposal in drainages. Key Words: Vulnerability, Geospatial, Mitigation, Digital Elevation Model, Flood
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    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.