http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/51 Urban & Regional Planning 2026-05-02T22:39:01Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30404 Title: THE SCOPE OF DESERT ECOTOURISM ACTIVITIES IN THE BULATURA OASES SECTOR (BOS) OF CHAD BASIN NATIONAL PARK (CBNP) IN YOBE STATE NIGERIA Authors: Ofre, Daniel Omang; Sawa, Bulus Ajiya; Hussaini, Ummulkhair; Oko, Okechukwu; Neji, Silas Stephen; Achare, Linus Etta; Ofre, Sylvia Uwanuyin Abstract: Globally, sand dune is a blessing not a curse as perceived by Nigerians. Effective ecotourism planning and management requires the determination of attractions in destinations however, this information is grossly inadequate in Nigeria’s aeolian sand dunes destination hence the need for this study. The study aimed at assessing the scope of desert ecotourism activities in the Bulatura Oases Sector of Chad Basin National Park in Nigeria. The objective of this study is to assess the physical characteristics of sand dunes in the study area as well as determining ecotourism activities that can be supported by the dunes and patronized by tourist using Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System (GIS), Laboratory analysis, field observation and interview. The result shows 440 dunes with 18 different shapes, variable sizes and heights with 7 different colours in the study area. The result also shows that all the 33 sand-based ecotourism activities compiled from literature can be supported by sand dune’s shapes, sizes, heights and colours which constitute their physical characteristics in the study area. Although all these 33 activities were observed to be supported by dune’s physical characteristics in the study area based on cultural compatibility however, only 27 were accepted for patronage based on economic consideration and uniqueness of each activity. The study concluded that the 6 rejected activities should be practiced. It further recommended the practice of all supportable desert ecotourism activities in the study area to enhance revenue generation and variability in ecotourism menu. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30403 Title: Spatio-temporal analysis of sand dunes migration in the Bulatura Oases sector of Chad Basin National Park, Nigeria Authors: Ofre, Daniel Omang; Sawa, Bulus Ajiya; Hussaini, Ummulkhair; Oko, Okechukwu; Neji, Silas Stephen; Azi, Haggai Isha Abstract: The Bulatura Oases Sector of Chad Basin National Park is the only portion of Nigeria’s National Park showcasing sand-based ecotourism. Despite its 54 years functional existence, no information abounds on dune’s location, distribution and migration hence the need for this study to provide the missing information to enhance effective ecotourism planning, infrastructural development, environmental management and desertification control in the last 2 decades. The study seeks to (i) assess sand dune’s locations in 2003, 2013 and 2023 (ii) determine dune’s distribution patterns over the above stated time periods and (iii) assess dune’s migration pattern in the study area using geospatial analytical techniques to analyzed primary data obtained from google earth imageries. The result shows that in 2003, dunes were more in the northern, south-central and south-western parts of the study area compared to the extreme south-south. In 2013 and 2023 however, dunes were more concentrated in the northern and central parts with more dunes in the south-east of Kukatatawa in 2013 compared to 2023. Dune’s distribution pattern observed were dispersed in 2003 and clustered in 2013 and 2023 with the number of dunes being 182 in 2003, 574 in 2013 and 440 in 2023. The average migration pattern from 2003-2023 was 35.95m2/year in the N-S, E-W and W-E directions. The study concluded that although ecotourism infrastructures in the study area are not severely threatened however, they should not be centralized but strategically located according to dune’s migration direction to avoid redundancy. The study recommended the stabilization of sand dunes to mitigate its threats on ecotourism infrastructures in the study area. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30400 Title: Analysis of municipal solid waste (MSW) generation and improper management on the health of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri, Borno State. Authors: Ofre, Daniel O.; Oko, Okechukwu; Hussaini, Ummulkhair; Neji, Silas Abstract: Maiduguri Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps are micro cities whose inhabitants live in the neighbourhood of stagnant water which favour the breeding of mosquitoes. In addition to nutritional, emotional and psychological anxieties, poor environmental sanitation favoured the spread of disease and their causing organisms thus worsening the social, environmental and public health of the IDPs. The aim of this study is to assess the quantity and effects of municipal solid waste (MSW) generation and management on the health of IDPs. A weight balance, GPS, personal observations and structured questionnaire were used to determine the quantity of MSW generated and how its management patterns adversely affected IDP’s public health. The results revealed 32,073.18 tons of MSW were generated annually, and 99.9% of the generation was from home. The result also shows that 1,114 (69.6%) of the total MSW collection sites were unapproved, and an improper collection pattern was established using camp population and MSW collections sites. Burning and evacuation were the leading management practices, and 65.11% (20,881.84tons) of the total (32,073.18 tons per annum) MSW generated was improperly managed by burning (37.66%), composting (16.37%) and burying (11,08%) leading to frequent disease incidences. Finally, a positive relationship between improper MSWM and the prevalence of disease was established using Pearson Moment Correlation and the ratio of IDP population to disease prevalence shows that Malaria, STI/D, Diarrheal, Cough and Sore bronchitis and Skin infections were 4:1; 6:1; 7:1; 8:1 and 9:1 respectively. A total of 251,957 incidences of ill-health were observed from 23 clinics in 11 camps. The study concluded that the high incidence of infections/disease was due to improper MSW management by burning, burying, and composting on unapproved collection sites. The study recommended a follow-up medical for the five-leading cases to prevent aggravation. This study is limited to Maiduguri IDP camps and was carried out from September 2020 to August 2021. The intent of the work is to show the relationship between solid waste management and ill-health. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30399 Title: Determining Spatial Locations of Major Recyclable Solid Waste Collection Points, Using GIS in Minna Metropolis, Nigeria. Authors: Hussaini, Ummulkhair Abstract: In Minna, both toxic and non-toxic wastes are dumped in the same trash dump by the residents. Lack of requisite data on accumulated waste, which includes a lack of awareness of the existing collection points where large volumes of recyclables can be sourced from and dumped, has contributed to the low level of recycling practices in Minna metropolis. The goal of this study therefore, is to determine the spatial locations of existing recyclable solid waste collection points in the study area, so as to provide requisite data for easy accessibility to waste collection points. Data were sourced from field survey and Google Earth Imagery. Seven locations within Minna Metropolis were areas considered for this study. Coordinates of recyclable waste collection points were imported to Quantum Geographic Information System (QGIS) environment on the georeferenced base map of Minna, which was used to generate point maps that show the location of existing solid waste recycling facilities/collection points. It is concluded that there are Sixteen (16) major waste collection points within seven (7) areas of Minna, which are all managed by informal recyclers. Proper environmental awareness and Government intervention to promote waste recycling by drafting policies and offering support to private waste management companies will improve the level of recycling practices within Minna. 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z