Assessment of the Impact of Motor Vehicle Emission on the Environmental Health of People Living in Suleja Metropolis

Abstract

This study assessed the impact of motor vehicle emission on the environmental health of people living in Suleja metropolis. Three research questions were raised and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The research questions assessed the status of motor vehicle emission and health-related problems in the study area. The study employed a descriptive survey design. A thirty (30) item questionnaire was used to collect data from (150) respondents located in Suleja metropolis. All the one hundred and fifty respondents were used for the study. Findings revealed among others, that motor vehicle emissions are the major causes of health problems affecting the population. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations were made which among others include; Developing effective Control of automobile emissions quality management programmes; improvement of motor traffic flow and control which requires good city road network; provision of reliable mass transport system which will reduce the number of vehicles on Suleja metropolis road and therefore reduce emissions; and strengthening of the vehicle inspections and maintenance department.