http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/143 2026-06-17T02:31:17Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30885 Title: Vulnerability Assessment of Drought over Borno State, Nigeria using Geospatial Technique Authors: BABA, M.; ATTAHIRU, I. M.; MUSA, W. A.; ZITTA, N.; WAZIRI, ALIYU MAHMOOD Abstract: Nigeria is experiencing unfriendly climate condition which has a negative impact on the welfare of millions of people. The need to assess the vulnerability of drought across areas in Nigeria, especially in the Sudan and Sahel region is timely. This study investigated the effectiveness of remote sensing-based drought assessment, examined the relations between rainfall and vegetation indices and identified the most drought vulnerable areas using remote sensing (RS) and GIS in Borno State. Landsat images of years 2010, 2015 and 2020 were downloaded from USGS site. Geometric and atmospheric corrections were performed to adjust the terrain displacement and improve the reflective properties of the image data. Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Normalized Condition Index (NCI) data were performed on the satellite images. Result of this study indicates NDVI, for the three epochs recorded; non-vegetation as 0.6%, 9.61% and 17.13%. Shrub/Grass was 96.6%, 82.50% and 78.34%, dense vegetation was 2.8%, 9.4% and 4.53%. The drought analyses of (NCI) recorded the following; extreme drought 2.3%, 6.06%, 9.99%, severe drought; 2.52%, 13.54%, 28.5%, Moderate drought: 69.1%, 52.6%, 41.64%, No drought: 4.34%, 3.44%, 3.34% while wet drought: 21.7%, 24.4% and 18.43%. At 95% significance level, the extreme drought indicates an increase trend pattern of about 1.8%, the moderate drought indicates a decreasing trend pattern about 9.4% while the severe drought indicated an increasing trend of about 5.3%. Climate parameters (Rainfall and temperature) were used to validate the outcome of NDVI and NCI. The findings indicated that the study area is highly prone to drought, which has affected the agricultural sector and land conservation of the state. Hence, the authority responsible for the state environment management should put in place strategies that can enhance water efficiency, improve resilience and reduce drought vulnerability. 2024-10-30T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30884 Title: SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA Authors: ISHAQ, A. B.; MUKTAR, F.; ODEKUNLE, M. O.; WAZIRI, ALIYU MAHMOOD; AHMED, Y.; ABDULKARIM, I. A. Abstract: The provision of adequate basic healthcare services is becoming increasingly difficult due to rapid population growth and lack of available resources. One of the imperatives of healthcare provision is a concern for both social and spatial justice. This study examines the spatial distribution and accessibility of healthcare facilities in Niger State. Secondary data were collected from the Niger State Ministry of Health and the National Population Commission. ArcGIS 10.4.1 software was used to create distribution maps of healthcare facilities throughout the state. The results of the study indicated that healthcare facilities in Niger State were not evenly distributed across the state. Niger East had the most accessible healthcare facilities, followed by Niger South. Despite having a sufficient number of healthcare facilities that meet the minimum global average recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) in-terms of population ratio, the distribution of these facilities per population ratio were also not evenly distributed across the State with Niger North having the least healthcare facilities per population ratio which needs to be addressed to meet the WHO-recommended threshold. Moreover, several local government areas, including Muya, Agwara, Mashegu, Edati, Gbako, and Katcha, had no secondary healthcare facilities, indicating that healthcare accessibility in Niger North and Niger South was significantly limited. The study highlights the need for more well-equipped general hospitals in currently inadequate areas and the provision of primary healthcare facilities, particularly in rural areas throughout the State. Overall, the findings suggest that healthcare accessibility in Niger State is a critical issue that requires immediate attention. 2024-08-07T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30883 Title: MULTI-CRITERIA EVALUATION FOR OPTIMAL ROUTE DETERMINATION BETWEEN BOSSO AND GIDAN KWANO CAMPUSES OF THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE NIGERIA Authors: Zitta, N.; Baba, M.; Olaniyi, M. A.; WAZIRI, ALIYU MAHMOOD; BALA, K. M. Abstract: Sustainable transport planning requires optimized road networks that minimize travel distance, reduce construction costs, and mitigate environmental degradation. Route selection, however, is inherently complex due to the heterogeneous interaction of biophysical, socio-economic, and infrastructural variables. This study employed an integrated geospatial approach, combining Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Least Cost Path Analysis (LCPA), to delineate the optimal route between Bosso and Gidan Kwano campuses of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was implemented to derive criterion weights for multi-criteria decision-making, incorporating land use/land cover, slope gradient, settlement distribution, and hydrological constraints. The resultant leastcost model identified an alternative route that reduced travel distance from 15 km to approximately 13 km, translating into an estimated travel time saving of 12 minutes. Additionally, the optimized alignment circumvented built-up areas, water bodies, and rugged terrain, thereby lowering potential construction and longterm maintenance expenditures. These findings demonstrate the efficacy of coupling AHP with LCPA in optimizing linear infrastructure planning, particularly in data-scarce environments. The study contributes to sustainable transport discourse by evidencing how geospatial decision-support tools enhance route optimization, support cost-effective infrastructure development, and minimize ecological footprints. This methodological framework offers replicability for road network planning in comparable contexts, reinforcing its utility for advancing sustainable mobility and resilient infrastructure systems. 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30882 Title: ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN WUSHISHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA Authors: ISHAQ, A. B.; MUKTAR, F.; USMAN, M. N.; WAZIRI, ALIYU MAHMOOD; AHMED, Y.; ABDULKARIM, I. A. Abstract: This study examined the access to and utilization of healthcare services in the Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State. The need for this study arises from the observed decline in vital health indicators across the state. Data were collected from both the primary and secondary sources. Primary data were gathered through questionnaires and focus group discussions (FGDs), whereas secondary data were obtained from the Niger State Ministry of Health and the National Population Commission. The Sabon Gari (urban) and Maito (rural) wards were purposively selected for this study. Four hundred questionnaires were distributed, and two FGDs were conducted separately with male and female participants in each ward, using availability sampling. The findings revealed that all four types of healthcare providers-traditional, religious, modern public, and modern private-were present and accepted by residents. However, traditional and religious healthcare services are more accessible and affordable, making them the first choice for many, particularly chronic, orthopedic, and mental health conditions. By contrast, modern public and private healthcare facilities are mostly used for surgical procedures, communicable diseases, maternity care, and common illnesses. Modern private facilities are preferred because of their better quality of care, prompt service, easy access to healthcare personnel, and treatmentbefore-payment options, unlike the modern public sector, which faces numerous service delivery challenges. The study recommends that the government improve healthcare infrastructure by providing modern medical equipment, employing adequate healthcare personnel, ensuring affordable treatment, reducing patient wait times, and operating healthcare facilities 24h daily to improve accessibility and service delivery in both urban and rural communities. 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z