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THE MISSING LINK BETWEEN FLOOD EARLY WARNINGS AND RESIDENTS’ RESPONSE IN REDUCING VULNERABILITY TO DISASTER: THE AKURE EXPERIENCE
(Tianjin Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue yu Gongcheng Jishu Ban)/ Journal of Tianjin University Science and Technology, 2025-05) Atoyebi Olumuyiwa Sola
This study examined the missing link between Flood Early Warnings (FEWs) and residents’ response at
reducing their vulnerability to flood disasters the flood prone areas of Akure, Ondo State Nigeria. It identified
sources and frequency of receiving FEWs by the residents during rainy and dry seasons; means and
frequency of communicating FEWs during both dry and rainy seasons by the agencies; languages of
communicating FEWs by the agencies; residents’ satisfaction with the sources and means of flood early
warnings; and resident’s response before and after FEWs. The study utilised survey approach through
structured questionnaire administered on the residents. There were 30 areas identified as flood prone areas
due to frequent flood occurrence, out of 7 were selected through purposive sampling due to frequency and
intensity of flood experience. A total of 156 (20%) buildings were sampled where a respondent was
surveyed out of 779 building identified in the 7 selected flood prone areas. Findings revealed that Ondo
State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) and Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET) were
major sources of receiving FEWs at both seasons. Local radio stations and television were common as
means of receiving FEWs by the residents at both seasons, and mostly received once in a year. Conversely,
official websites and social media platforms were mostly utilised means of issuing FEWs by the agencies,
thus revealing a gap in communicating between the residents and statutory agencies responsible for issuing
FEWs. It was further observed that majority of the residents were not satisfied with the means and frequency
of receiving FEWs, which reflected in their preparedness activities whereby there was no significant
improvement both before and after receiving the warnings. The study concluded that inherent benefits in
FEWs towards reduction in vulnerability to flood disaster risk could not be harnessed due to observed gap
in communicating warnings between the agencies and residents.
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Influence of Peer Pressure, Loneliness and Self-esteem on Pre-marital Sexual Activities among Undergraduates in Redeemer's University, Osun State, Nigeria
(Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 2025-06) Ogunsemi, Joshua O.
Pre-marital sexual activities have been identified as pressing social and public issues among university students, with severe implications for contracting sexually transmitted diseases. The objective of this study was to examine the influence of psychological factors (loneliness, peer
pressure and self-esteem) on pre-marital sexual activities among Redeemer's University undergraduates. Using a cross-sectional design, three hundred and eighty undergraduates - 194 males and 186 females between the ages of 16 and 25 years (M=18.99, SD=1.61) were purposively selected for the study. A self-reported questionnaire consisting of a demographic data form, University of California Loneliness Scale (UCALS), Yielding to Peer Pressure Scale (YPPS) , Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and the Sexual Abstinence Behaviour Scale (SABS) was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression, and an independent sample t-test were utilised for the inferential data. The findings revealed a percentage variance of 5% for psychological components (loneliness, peer pressure and self-esteem) and 14% for sociodemographic variables on pre-marital sexual activities. Self-esteem [β = -.13, t = -2.57, p<.05], loneliness [β = .14, t = 2.79, p <.05], and peer pressure [β = .12, t = 2.33, p <.05] were significant predictors of pre-marital sexual activity. Significant gender differences were observed in pre-marital sexual activities among the participants (t (380) = -7.23, p <.01), surprisingly with females having higher tendencies to engage in pre-marital sexual activity compared to their male counterparts. It is recommended that mental health counsellors implement programmes to enhance
the self-esteem and social skills of those identified as vulnerable in the undergraduate population.
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Environmental Sanitation Practices in Traditional Markets of sub-Saharan Africa
(JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (JASEM), 2023-12) Atoyebi Olumuyiwa Sola
Environmental Sanitation is the principles and practice of effecting healthful and hygienic
conditions in the environment to promote public health such as human excreta control, managing solid waste and
wastewater, and pest and vector control. Hence, the objective of this work is to assess the environmental sanitation
practices in Ondo Main Market in the City of Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria using standard appropriate techniques by
administering. 249 structured questionnaires out of which 228 were retrieved. The study found that majority (76.3%)
of the market operators cover a distance of 100 meters and above for water supply. Others cover distances of 51 to
100 meters (18.0%), and few cover distances of less than 50metres (5.7%). On access to toilet facilities, while 85.1%
of the traders travel 100 meters and above to use the toilets, 10.1% travel 50-100 meters, while 4.8% travel less than
50 meters to use the toilet. The study concluded that the environmental sanitation practice in Ondo Main Market is
inadequate. The study recommends that the government and the management of the market should bring water supply
and toilet facilities closer to the market to enhance its environmental sanitation. This study adds to existing knowledge
by revealing the state of sanitation of Nigerian traditional markets using Ondo Main Market as a case study.
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Influence of communication strategies on tourism extension of conservation areas: A case of University of Ibadan Zoological Garden,
(Journal of Agricultural Research, University of Ibadan, 2006-06-04) Adeleke, Bola Olusola
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Assessment of Destination Competitiveness and Efficiency of Public and Private Services at Lekki Beach, Lagos
(Global Review of Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure, 2019-04-27) Adeleke, Bola Olusola