http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/37 SPS Fri, 01 May 2026 19:21:16 GMT 2026-05-01T19:21:16Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30741 Title: Assessment of the Level of Flood Vulnerability and Mitigation Strategies in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Waziri, Aliyu Mahmood; Adnan, A.; Ahmed, Yusuf; Ishaq, Abdulmuakhkhir Bala; Usman, Mohammed Nma Abstract: The Vulnerability of Communities to flood hazards has increased globally in recent times evident to climate related risk crises. This study assessed the level of flood vulnerability and mitigation strategies in Manta and Galadima Kogo Communities in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria by extracting the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the study area and developing a flood risk vulnerability map. The data were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS version 20.0 software. The finding revealed that about 32.02% of the study area is highly vulnerable to flood, while, 10.40% are in no-risk zones. The DEM generated shows that South-Western part is on low elevation which fall between 0-173m above Mean Sea Level (MSL) and is an indication of high level of flood susceptibility, while the North- Eastern part with an elevation between 174-608 m above MSL and considered less vulnerable to flooding. The study identified a few mitigation strategies used by the communities to respond to flood disasters, such as moving away from flood-prone zones to higher ground, using other sources of income, and dry season farming. The study concludes that the communities are highly susceptible to floods, which causes the destruction of crops in the study area. The study therefore, recommends the adoption of early warning system and flood forecasting, as well as training of local volunteers, enacting an effective by-law to regulate indiscriminate deforestation along river banks and flood-prone zones and promoting of Indigenous Knowledge System for more effective flood mitigation strategies in the study area. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30741 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30740 Title: Access and Utilization of Healthcare Services in Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Ishaq, Abdulmuakhkhir Bala; Mukhtar, F.; Usman, Mohammed Nma; Waziri, Aliyu Mahmood; Ahmed, Ahmed; 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 treatment-before-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 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30740 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30739 Title: Spatial Distribution and Accessibility to Healthcare Workforce in Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Ishaq, Abdulmuakhkhir Bala; Adamu, Yusuf Muhammad; Mukhtar, Falmata; Ahmed, Yusuf; Waziri, Aliyu Mahmood Abstract: This study examined the spatial distribution and accessibility to healthcare workforce in Niger State. The study became necessary due to the State's worrisome decline in several key health indicators. Secondary data were collected from Niger State Ministry of Health and National Population Commission. ArcGIS 10.4.1 software was used to produce various distribution maps of health workforce. According to the study, disparities in the distribution of healthcare workforce exist in Niger State with Niger East having better access to doctors, nurses/midwives and community health extension workers than Niger South and Niger North. Additionally, 53% of doctors work and reside in four local government areas of Chanchaga, Suleja, Tafa and Rafi in Niger East. Regarding the population ratio to the health workforce, Niger State lacks adequate doctors, nurses, and midwives, as it did not meet the average targets of the World Health Organization and Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the State has sufficient community health extension workers regarding the population ratio, which meets the national average target. The implication is that Niger North and Niger South are grossly underserved in terms of access to a healthcare workforce that will cater to their health needs compared to Niger East. The study recommends that more healthcare workers should be recruited and that the state and local governments should offer various incentives, including rotational services, the provision of suitable housing, transportation allowance, and performance bonuses, to encourage more healthcare workers to work in public hospitals in rural areas of the State. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30739 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30738 Title: Socio-Economic Determinants of the Utilization of Healthcare Services in the Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Ishaq, Abdulmuakhkhir Bala; Mukhtar, F.; Odekunle, Mary O.; Ahmed, Yusuf; Usman, Mohammed Nma; Waziri, Aliyu Mahmood Abstract: This study investigated the socioeconomic factors influencing the utilization of healthcare services in the Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State. The study became necessary due to the decline of key health indicators in the State. Primary and secondary data were used to conduct the research. The primary data were collected through a questionnaire, while the secondary data were sourced from the Niger State Ministry of Health and National Population Commission. The results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency distribution, chi-square tests, and multinomial logistic regression. Purposive sampling, was used to administer 400 questionnaire copies to the respondents. The study revealed significant differences in educational attainment, income, and age of respondents in relation to their use of healthcare services between the four healthcare service providers as well as between the two study areas. The findings of the multinomial logistic regression analysis for the Sabon Gari ward indicated that income, occupation, educational attainment, and deciders and payers of treatment had significant impacts on the choice and utilization of healthcare services. In the case of the Maito ward, the results indicated the significance of occupation, age, income, number of children, and deciders and payers of treatment in influencing the choice and utilization of healthcare services. Several factors influence the choice and utilization of healthcare services within the study area. Therefore, state government should provide adequate health education campaigns for citizens, reduce the financial burden of medical treatment, empower young women to afford treatment costs, and ensure the accessibility of healthcare services to the people. Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30738 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z