http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/66 Geography Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:58:08 GMT 2026-06-19T09:58:08Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31154 Title: An Assessment of Alternative Water Source for Domestic Used in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Ibrahim, Ishiaku; Emigilati, M. A; Garba, Inuwa Kuta; Badaru, Yahaya Usman; Hassan, Aishatu Bello Abstract: Making freshwater available in urban centre are major challenge to be faced in 21st century globally. Population growth and industrialisation have put a lot of pressure on water resources the world over. Minna, the capital city of Niger State Nigeria, has witnessed population growth due to the influx of people from the various regions to seek greener pastures. The population growths have resulted in an inadequate water supply to the populace by conventional means. These problems result in an individual effort to meet their daily water demand. To explore this problem, structured questionnaire were distributed to two hundred households purposively selected from six areas in the town and semi-structured interviews were administered on five water analyst. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to analyze the data collected. The study reveals that inadequate budgetary allocation to ministry of water resources is the major problem hindering water availability in Minna. The three alternative sources of water supply for domestic use identified were well water, water from vendors and boreholes. Consequently increase in resource allocation to the ministry of water resources in a way of policy framework that guaranty private investment in water sector, among others to improve water availability in the study area Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31154 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31078 Title: Comparative Analysis of Infrastructural Facility Availability at Resettlement Schemes in Parts of Niger State, Nigeria Authors: YISA, Moses Kodan; SADIQ, Abubakar; USMAN, Abdullahi Alfa; JIYA, Solomon N. Abstract: The sustainability of resettlement has one underlying goal of reinstating affected inhabitants quickly into their normal lives and if possible, more improved and lasting situations. Achieving this goal comes with implicit and explicit challenges that arise because of land acquisition, compensation and integrating resettled communities into their new homes through community participation. This paper compares infrastructure and facilities in resettlement schemes in Niger State and adopted quantitative and qualitative research techniques, and data acquired through structural questionnaire and personal physical observations. Data collected were subjected to descriptive statistical analyses that show that the majority of respondents, about 56%, are not satisfied with housing facilities they were resettled into, 32.1% are fairly satisfied with health facilities, 56% satisfied with both educational and water facilities. It was also discovered that infrastructure facilities were better in New Bussa compared to other resettlement sites of New Akere, New Gbajibo and New Muregi that in addition lack basic facilities such as schools, health and water. The study concludes that despite many challenges that the government experienced in this resettlement programmes, there are evidences that clearly show pockets of success of the programme in certain aspects. The current government-centred resettlement practices is in need of urgent revision to ensure equal participation by all the stakeholders - emphasizing that development interventions should be implemented together with the affected community. This participatory approach is needed to give more emphasis to developing integrative, flexible, people-centred, bottom-up, and less costly approaches to resettlement and overall development. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31078 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30887 Title: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF THE UTILIZATION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE WUSHISHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA Authors: ISHAQ, A. B.; MUKTAR, F.; ODEKUNLE, M. O.; AHMED, Y.; USMAN, M. N.; 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/123456789/30887 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30886 Title: Spatial Distribution and Accessibility to Healthcare Workforce in Niger State, Nigeria Authors: ISHAQ, A. B.; Adamu, Y. M.; MUKTAR, F.; AHMED, Y.; 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. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30886 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z