International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2017, Volume : 5, Issue : 2
First page : (9) Last page : (13)
Article doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2456
Survey of Waste Disposal and Its Perception among Residents of Sokoto Metropolis, North-Western Nigeria
Magami, Ibrahim Muhammad1, Maishanu, Hasssan Muhammad2, and Balkisu, Muhammad, Danbare3
1Zoology Unit, Department of Biological Science, UDUS, Nigeria
2Botany Unit, Department of Biological Science, UDUS, Nigeria
3Department Agronomy of College Agriculture, Zuru. Kebbi State of Nigeria
*Corresponding Author E-mail: ibrahim.magami@udusok.edu.ng
Received: 24.12.2016 | Revised: 8.01.2017 | Accepted: 10.01.2017
ABSTRACT
Sokoto metropolis is located at extreme Northern Nigeria with a population of 4,244,399 people. This survey was conducted to evaluate the pattern of waste disposal and regularity of sanitation. Waste samples from the five LGAs that makeup the metropolis was collected for analysis and questionnaire was distributed to residents around the collected waste dumpsites. Biodegradables waste dominated the categories of waste collected. There was lack of waste collecting centres in the metropolis. Majority of the residents disposed off waste at any available space or inside drainages around their houses. Respondents were also aware of diseases associated with waste disposed around their residential area. The government of the State is aware of this environmental problem and willing to take corrective measures. There is need for proper enlightenment on the efficient waste disposal and management system.
Keywords: Biodegradables, Metropolis, Respondents, Sokoto, Waste
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Cite this article: Magami, I.M., Maishanu, H.M., and Balkisu, M.D., Survey of Waste Disposal and Its Perception among Residents of Sokoto Metropolis, North-Western Nigeria, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.5(2): 9-13 (2017). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2456
