http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/3681 2026-05-03T13:33:16Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30656 Title: ASSESSMENT OF THE LOGISTICS OF SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME IN CHANCHAGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA. Authors: Adebayo, Tayo Moses; Anozie, Regina Nkechinyere; Owoeye, Adelanke Samuel; Yisa, Mutiat Shittu Abstract: The importance of logistics to the successful implementation of school feeding programme (SFP) cannot be overemphasised. It is on this premise that the study assessed the logistics involved in providing meals to students within the public primary schools in Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The study covered activities such as sourcing of food, transportation, storage and distribution. Questionnaire and direct observation were used for data collection. Descriptive analytical method were used to analyse derived data.Findings revealed that crop grown by the network of local farmers within the State were the sources of food for the SFP. The food are locally sourced from all the 25 LGA in Niger State. Out of the 25 LGA in the State, rice is being sourced from 8 LGA which represents 32% while soya beans is being sourced from 5 LGA which represents 20% of the location where food is being sourced. Trucks were used by Local Farmers to transport raw food to Chanchaga LG Secretariat (distribution centre). Maikunkele being the proximate settlement to distribution centre,covers an estimated distance of 10km while Edati LGA being the farthest distance covers an average distance of 121km to the food distribution centre. The women (540) recruited as cooks (vendors) for the SFP were recruited from various communities where the benefiting public primary schools are located. Raw food are collected at the distribution centre by the cooks, transformed into cooked food in their individual homes and packaged in coolers for the feeding of the pupils based on the State Government approved feeding menu. The cooks live near the schools, hence, do not need to cover long distances in order to convey the food to the schools. Among the nine major constraints identified, corruption (M=4.39) and poor remuneration of cooks (M=4.25) were ranked highest while the least of the challenges to effective implementation of SFP in the State is political interference (M=3.21).The study recommends amongst others, that the State Government should provide better storage facilities to prevent spoilage and wastages of farm produces supplied by farmers within the locality. 2024-06-12T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30645 Title: EFFECT OF CHILLS OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al11.9%Si ALUMINIUM ALLOY Authors: Adebayo, Tayo Moses; Abolarin, Mathew Sunday Abstract: This research work investigated the effect of chills on mechanical properties of aluminium alloy. Green sand gating system was designed with incorporation of external chills. Brass, mild steel and cast iron were selected as chill materials for investigation. Plate castings of Al11.9%Si alloy were produced and cooled using the chills, each of which were made into nine (9) blocks of same shapes but varying thicknesses of 10mm, 15mm and 20mm. A control sample was cast without a chill for the purpose of making comparison. For every casting chilled with a chill material, test samples were taken at three regular distances from the point of contact between castings and chills to the free ends. The samples were tested for Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Brinell Hardness Number (BHN). The results revealed that UTS and BHN decreased with increase in distances from the edges of contact between the chills and castings and increased with increase in chills thicknesses. The highest volume (20mm thick) chills gave the maximum values (173MPa & 113BHN, 164MPa & 99BHN, and 158MPa & 83BHN for Brass, Cast iron and Mild steel respectively) across all chill materials used, both for tensile strength and hardness. Compared to the results of UTS and BHN obtain from unchilled casting, brass chill was the most effective, having increased the UTS and BHN by 15% and 34% respectively. Second to brass was cast iron which improved UTS by 10% and hardness by 28%. Mild steel was the least effective, having raised the properties by 7% for UTS and 13% for hardness 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/29988 Title: Logistics challenges during post-disaster responses: A case study of New Zealand Authors: AJjiboye, Araoye Olarinkoye; Rotimi, James Olabode Bamidele; Lamm, Felicity; Mowatt, Simon Abstract: The frequencies and magnitudes of disasters are on the increase and the tolls cause human misery and physical loss or damage to properties. The Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 were not an exception and were extensive with collateral damage to infrastructure especially within the central business district of Christchurch city. Such disruptions necessitate urgency in the distribution of humanitarian needs but very often logistics arrangements fall short of expectations. This study examines the logistics challenges post Canterbury earthquakes. It focuses on the humanitarian activities within the Christchurch suburb. Primary data were collected from residents (the affected), rescuers and responders using stratified random sampling methodology. Other data are obtained from Council, MCDEM and independent agency reports. These data were analysed using quantitative and qualitative tools with a viewing to meeting the study objectives. The results of the study shown that the suburbs of Christchurch such as Bexley and Aranui communities were greatly affected during the earthquakes and the initial attention were not on them. They were without flushing toilets while the eastern suburbs were totally forgotten even three months after the disaster while the initial efforts were concentrated on the Central Business District of Christchurch. The logistics challenges such as inadequate transport services, damaged transport infrastructures, high pedestrian traffic on the few access roads, inadequate porta loos and life saving products among other were some of the challenges that made the cushioning of the effects of the earthquakes a very difficult task. Thus the alleviation of disaster impact in the affected areas will remain a great challenge in the field of logistics and disaster as New Zealand is very prone to disasters. The study should provide enrich information and knowledge of humanitarian responses in disaster situations. This will enable countries to better cope in future disasters. 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/29987 Title: Humanitarian health care logistics during the Canterbury earthquakes in New Zealand. Authors: Ajiboye, A. Olarinkoye; Rotimi, James O. B.; Lamm, Felicity; Mowatt, Simon Abstract: Disasters have become a constant feature of the global landscape that has reached unpredictable intensity in countries around the world including New Zealand which experienced three earthquakes within six months in 2010-2011 with logistical support challenges which is seen as a major and complex component of relief operations and management. Therefore, the enhancement of humanitarian health care logistics is critical to optimize humanitarian relief by better preparation prior to the onset of any disaster. This paper therefore is examining the humanitarian healthcare logistics provided during the 2010-2011 earthquakes in Canterbury region of New Zealand and the lessons in preparing for future as a nation that is prone to disaster. A retrospective review of the various health care logistics management during the Canterbury earthquakes was done via the assessment of files, government data and available literature from 2010 till date while some medical personnel, responders and residents of the region during the earthquakes were interviewed. The data were analysed using uni-variate analysis, the ‘mean score’ method and the regression analysis. The research shows that the logistics chain of humanitarian health care supplies for large emergencies like the 2011 earthquakes was not actually in place. The Christchurch hospital and other health institutions are not adequately prepared for responding to disaster of that magnitude but with support of international NGO and institutions and bodies as well as assistance from friendly nations they were able to overcome the challenges within a few days of the disasters unlike many of the developing nations that faced such a challenge. This paper ended with recommendations on how the governments in New Zealand, Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, Ministry of Health, the hospital management could improve the emergency preparedness and response in New in general and in Canterbury in particular. 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z