Ilorin East Research Articles

Assessment of natural radioactivity and its radiological risks in the soil of local government areas (Asa, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Irepodun, Moro, and Oyun) in Kwara State, Nigeria

Assessment of natural radioactivity and its radiological risks in the soil of local government areas (Asa, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Irepodun, Moro, and Oyun) in Kwara State, Nigeria

Occupational Hazard Exposure: Assessment of Hypogonadism and Dyslipidemia in House and Automobile Painters in Ilorin, Nigeria

Aims: To investigate the impact of human exposure to the constituents of paint on serum reproductive hormone and Lipid profile among occupationally exposed House and Automobile spray painters in Yakuba district of Ilorin East Local Government area of Kwara State. Nigeria. Study Design: Experimental./ Cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Yakuba district of Ilorin East Local Government area of Kwara State. Nigeria, 6months; between July 23 and January 2024. Methodology: 120 male participants were recruited for this study with the mean age 33.15±0.86 years. The participants included 40 automobile painters, 40 house painters, and male artisans who were not painters and served as the control group .Venous Blood samples were collected from both the test and control subjects for the measurement of serum lipids and testosterone using reference techniques. Results: Total Cholesterol, Triglyceride, HD and LDL cholesterol were significantly higher (P<0.05) in the exposed automobile and house painters than the control groups. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) between the serum lipid values of the automobile and the house painters. The serum testosterone level in both group of exposed painters was statistically similar(P>0.05). There was no significant correlation (P>0.05) between the frequency of cars or houses painted per month and work experience with the lipid profile parameters and testosterone levels in the occupationally exposed house and automobile painters. Conclusion: Occupational exposure to some chemical constituents of paint is associated with dyslipidemia and decrease serum testosterone which may precipitate adverse ill health among the painters.

Child Labour and Child Abuse as Predictors to Girl Child Dropout in Junior Secondary Schools in Ilorin East Local Government, Kwara State

Child Labour and Child Abuse as Predictors to Girl Child Dropout in Junior Secondary Schools in Ilorin East Local Government, Kwara State

Statistical Testing on Basic Science Practical on Students’ Performance in Ilorin-East LGA, Kwara State

It is urgent to address a systematic and objective approach to evaluating students’ practical skills. Exceptionally, current subjective assessment methods for students’ practical performance are to be provided with a more objective evaluation. Hence the study investigated the statistical testing on Basic Science practical on students’ academic performance in students in Ilorin East, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive research survey type. 120 students were sampled in secondary schools in Ilorin East LGA using a purposive sampling technique. The researchers designed a questionnaire was used to accumulate information from respondents. Data collected were analyzed using percentage, mean, frequency count, independent t-test, and ANOVA at 0.05 alpha significance level. The findings revealed that Basic Science practical has a great influence on school students' academic performance and also on the level of understanding and retention capabilities of students but there was no significant influence on students’ academic performance based on gender as well as class size. Also, student’s academic performance in Basic Science was not significantly influenced by gender or class size partially. It is recommended that all Basic Science teachers should engage students more in practical activities than the theory aspect to facilitate better understanding among the students.

Mothers/caregivers' knowledge of routine childhood immunization and vaccination status in children aged, 12-23 months in Ilorin, Nigeria.

Immunization has averted millions of hospitalizations and deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases. It is a strong public health tool for childhood infection control and prevention. Many mothers are aware of routine immunization but with doubtable knowledge. This study determined the mothers/caregivers' knowledge of routine childhood immunization and vaccination status of their children, aged 12-23 months in Ilorin East Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. It also identified some of the socio-demographic factors associated with good knowledge status of the mothers/caregivers. This was a community-based cross-sectional study, carried out between December, 2019 and January, 2020, among 456 mothers / caregivers-children's pairs. Subjects were recruited using multistage cluster sampling technique. Data were collected using a pretested, semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. Up to 98.0% of the respondents were aware of childhood immunization with healthcare providers (92.1%) being their major source of information. Majority of the respondents (85.3%) had good knowledge of immunization, defined by a score ≤6 out of the 10 questions tested. There was a significant relationship between respondents' knowledge and full vaccination status of the children (p=0.001). The significant factors associated with good knowledge from binary logistic regression were mothers / caregivers' age >30 years, antenatal clinic attendance and at least secondary education (OR, p value = 10.60, 0.013; 8.50, <0.001; and 3.98, <0.001 respectively). Mothers / caregivers' knowledge on immunization was good and this positively affected the full vaccination status of their children. There is a need to sustain female education and encourage antenatal clinic attendance, as tools to improve childhood immunization.

EKOWISATA DAN GEOPARK : SEBUAH POTENSI UNTUK SIMBIOSIS YANG BERKELANJUTAN

This study examined the effect of classroom wall design on pupils’ literacy in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. Eighty primary two pupil’s in both private and public schools in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State were selected to participate in this study, the simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample. The research instrument titled Pupil’s Literacy Achievement Test (PLAT)was used for data collection. The research instrument was validated and tested for reliability. The reliability index of PLAT was determined using Pearson Product moment correlation (PPMC) which yielded (0.74) level of significance. Inferential statistics of Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) were used. Based on the findings, it shows that classroom wall design had no significant effect on pupil’s literacy, gender had no significant effect on pupil’s literacy, school type had no significant effect on pupil’s literacy, gender and school type had no significant effect on pupil’s literacy, interaction of gender and school type had no significant effect on pupil’s literacy, treatment and school type had no significant effect on pupil’s literacy, classroom wall design, gender and school type had no significant effect on pupil’s literacy in Ilorin East local government Area of Kwara State. It was concluded that learners should be encouraged to learn using classroom wall design, read the words on the wall design every day to improve their literacy.

Health information needs of rural women in ilorin east local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria

The study assessed the health information needs of the rural women in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. The study used primary data. The primary data were collected using structured questionnaire. Multistage sampling technique was use to select respondents for the study. A total number of eighty rural women were selected for the study. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean and Likert type rating scale. The result of the study revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 37.7 years, their average income was 27,637.50 Naira. The result revealed that majority (98.8 %) of respondents’ source of health information were radio/television (98.8%), Neighbors and friends (92.5%), drug hawkers (90.0%), family members (77.5%), local chemist shops (75.3%) and Doctors/Nurses (67.5%). The common health challenges in the study area are typhoid fever (40.0%), malaria (43.8%) and (28.8%) miscarriages. Also, the result identified that First aid treatment with a mean score (2.21), Drug/Pharmaceutical care information (2.20) and infant’s health care (2.10) were areas where the respondents highly needs health information. The result also reveals that Illiteracy (2.51) and low level of income (2.08), communication barrier (1.93), poor electricity (1.91) and poor attitude of health personnel (1.91) were some of problems preventing rural women from getting health information. The study concluded that there is information need among rural women in the study area. The study therefore recommends that for government to achieve its vision of good health for all, there is need for targeted policies in the areas of health information needs of rural women and there should be provision of health facilities in the rural areas by the government and donor agencies.

Assessment of leadership performance on service delivery in Ilorin East Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria

The study examined the leadership performance on service delivery in Ilorin East local government. The paper adopted behavioural theory championed by Watson. The survey research method. 300 respondents were sampled using purposive and simple random sampling techniques and total numbers of 292 questionnaires were retrieved. The questionnaire was analyzed using the SPSS Version 20. The questionnaires were analyzed using simple percentage. Findings from the study showed that the majority of the respondents (46.2%) disagreed that Ilorin East Local Government is allowed to exercise her discretion and undertake competitive personnel administration and revealed that majority (83.2%) of the respondents agreed that the financial autonomy of Ilorin east local government is being severely intervened in by the state government through the instrumentation of the State Joint Local Government Account. Finding also revealed that the majority of the respondents (61.3%) disagreed that there is no provision for rural water supply and extension of urban water supply by the local government authority and that the majority of the respondents (63%) disagreed that there are standard primary schools in Ilorin east local government. The paper recommended that high degree of autonomy should be enshrined in Nigerian Constitution for Local Governments, there should be attitudinal change among those who operate the institutions of government at both the state and local government levels and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies should be more proactive to equip Local Government functionaries with requisite training that would ultimately reflect in the formulation and implementation of government policies and programmes in Ilorin East local Government in particular and Nigeria in General.

Mentoring Strategies and Secondary School Effectiveness in Ilorin East Kwara State: A Symbiotic Examination

Mentoring Strategies and Secondary School Effectiveness in Ilorin East Kwara State: A Symbiotic Examination

Statistical Analysis on Influence of Biology Laboratory Practicalon Senior Secondary Students’ Academic Performance in Ilorin East Lga, Kwara State

High achievement especially in Biology is usually enhanced by proper Biology laboratory practical. However, it is assumed that most Biology teachers resort strictly to the use of theoretical method in teaching. This has constantly led to poor performance of students in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination across Nigeria. Therefore, this study investigated the statistical analysis on influence of Biology laboratory practical on students’ academic performance of Senior Secondary Students in Ilorin East, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey type. One hundred and twenty (120) students were sampled for the study using proportionate and simple random sampling technique in Ilorin East L.G.A, Kwara State, Nigeria. A researched designed questionnaire was used to accumulate information from respondents. Three research questions and two research hypotheses formulated were tested using percentage, mean, frequency count and independent t. test and ANOVA at 0.05alpha level of significant. The result of findings revealed that Biology laboratory practical has a great influence on senior secondary school students' academic performance and also on the level of understanding and retention capabilities of students but there was no significant influence of Biology laboratory practical on students’ academic performance based on gender but not was significant based on class size

Mutant DHFR Prevalence and Pyrimethamine Resistance among Asymptomatic Adolescents in Kwara State

Plasmodium falciparum malaria remains a leading public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa and its control is seriously challenged by drug resistance. Resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine is mediated by point mutations in genes encoding the target enzymes dihydrofolate reductase (pfdhfr) and dihydropteroate synthase (pfdhps). Blood from a total of 176 subjects aged 11-19 years from Ilorin East and Irepodun Local Government areas (LGAs) was examined for mutant alleles of the Plasmodium falciparum dihydrofolate reductase gene by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) at codon 51 and 108 respectively. Rapid Diagnostic Test kits were used for the malaria test. Of the 176 participants, 73 (41.5%) subjects tested positive for malaria parasite while 95 (54.0%) tested negative. For both N51I and S108N SNPscreening, mutant alleles were dominant over the wild type. The Iponrin community (Ilorin East LGA) recorded the highest percentage of mutant alleles 14 (33.33%) of the N51I SNP, while the Igbonla community (Irepodun LGA) had the least number of mutant alleles 8 (19.04%). On the other hand, the Alakuko community recorded the highest number of alleles 14 (31.80%) for S108N mutant while the Igbonla community (Irepodun LGA) had the least number of mutant alleles 8 (18.18%). There was widespread pyrimethamine resistance among the studied population and the malaria parasite remains persistent among the studied population. Therefore, there is a need for monitoring antimalarial drug resistance in Nigeria for prompt management of the antimalarial drug resistance menace.

Statistical Analysis on Influence of Biology Laboratory Practical on Senior Secondary Students’ Academic Performance in Ilorin East Lga, Kwara State

High achievement especially in Biology is usually enhanced by proper Biology laboratory practical. However, it is assumed that most Biology teachers resort strictly to the use of theoretical method in teaching. This has constantly led to poor performance of students in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination across Nigeria. Therefore, this study investigated the statistical analysis on influence of Biology laboratory practical on students’ academic performance of Senior Secondary Students in Ilorin East, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey type. One hundred and twenty (120) students were sampled for the study using proportionate and simple random sampling technique in Ilorin East L.G.A, Kwara State, Nigeria. A researched designed questionnaire was used to accumulate information from respondents. Three research questions and two research hypotheses formulated were tested using percentage, mean, frequency count and independent t. test and ANOVA at 0.05alpha level of significant. The result of findings revealed that Biology laboratory practical has a great influence on senior secondary school students' academic performance and also on the level of understanding and retention capabilities of students but there was no significant influence of Biology laboratory practical on students’ academic performance based on gender but not was significant based on class size. It is thus recommended that; all Biology teachers should engage students more in pratical activities more than the theory aspect to facilitate better understanding among the students, Ministry of Education should provide adequate laboratory equipment and good laboratory environment to promote spirit of curiosity in students and stakeholders should build more infrastructure such as laboratories, classrooms and others.

Prevalence of Salmonella Species in Locally Fermented Milk (Nono) in Gambari Market, Ilorin East Local Government, Kwara State, Nigeria

Prevalence of Salmonella Species in Locally Fermented Milk (Nono) in Gambari Market, Ilorin East Local Government, Kwara State, Nigeria

Covid-19 Vaccination Compliance Among Rural Farming Households in Kwara State: Characteristics and Drivers

The covid-19 Pandemic has contributed significantly to food crises in Sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria inclusive. While vaccines have been successfully developed to ameliorate the impact of covid-19 infection, the level and drivers of compliance among farmers have not been adequately documented. This study examined the level of compliance as well as the drivers of compliance to covid-19 vaccination among farmers in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. We conducted a farm survey among 120 households drawn through a 3-staged sampling technique. The cross-sectional data obtained were analyzed with descriptive statistics and a logistic regression model. The results of the data analysis show that 87.5 % of the farmers have been vaccinated. 62.5% of the farmers reported that their farming activities were affected adversely by the pandemic. 42.5% of the affected farmers claimed that the effect of covid on their farming activities actually manifested in form of pest infestation. The majority (77.5%) of the affected farmers reported that they recorded financial losses with 71.1% of them recording severe wastages in their farm produce due to delayed harvesting. Household size and years of schooling were the significant determinants of Covid-19 vaccination compliance in the study area. It was thus recommended that efforts should be geared towards educating the rural populace to achieve 100% vaccination for sound health and higher productivity among farmers.

Assessing the Effects of Solid Wastes on Urban Flooding: A case study of Isale Koko

The management of solid waste continues to be a major challenge in urban areas throughout the world particularly in the rapidly growing cities of the developing world such as Ilorin. This study aimed at identifying the contribution of Solid Wastes to the incessant flooding and its primary cause in Isale koko in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara state. A reconnaissance survey was conducted for the purpose of observing the condition of the engineering structures, the residents, and the magnitude of loss caused after it experienced another episode of flood. Focal point interviews were carried out with use of 100 structured questionnaires, 94 returned for data collection. Solid wastes in drains were quantified and characterized to identify the classes of wastes present in the existing drainages. Descriptive statistical analysis was used on the data. Results showed 86 (91.7%) of the respondents have suffered loss or destruction of properties due to flood, while 8 (8.3%) had their houses destroyed. Of the respondents, 33 (35.2%) dispose their waste once a day, 19 (20.5%) dispose it once in 2 days, and 42 (44.3%) dispose once in a week. Also, 19 (20%) dispose their waste in the public bin, 12 (13%) inside the valley, 9 (9%) by the roadside and 40 (43%) on an open space, 14 (15%) dispose by burning, all ending up in drains during floods. Solid wastes in drains consist mainly plastics (80%), paper (10%), wood (10%), and occupied 20% of drainage volume. It is therefore concluded that uneven channeling and solid wastes in drains contributed to flood in Isale koko.

Perception of the Effects of Charcoal Production on Rural Households in Kwara State, Nigeria.

The study examined the rural women’s coping strategies against the effects of covid-19 pandemic in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Eight five respondents were randomly selected in seven communities for the study. The data was collected using frequency count, percentage, mean and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The result reveals that all the respondents (100%) were aware that covid-19 had been declared as a pandemic. The increase in price of goods and services (= 4.59) was the highest ranked perceived effect of covid-19 pandemic on the respondents. Rearing of animals (= 1.46) was the highest ranked coping strategy adopted by the respondents against covid-19. There is significant relationship between coping strategies and perceived effects (r=-0.207, p=0.057) at 10% level of significance. The study there recommended that there should be provision of more awareness on covid-19 pandemic and there should be creation of additional job opportunities in the rural areas for women who are affected by covid-19 pandemic.

Rural Women’s Coping Strategies Against the Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria

The study examined the rural women’s coping strategies against the effects of covid-19 pandemic in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Eight five respondents were randomly selected in seven communities for the study. The data was collected using frequency count, percentage, mean and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The result reveals that all the respondents (100%) were aware that covid-19 had been declared as a pandemic. The increase in price of goods and services (x ̅= 4.59) was the highest ranked perceived effect of covid-19 pandemic on the respondents. Rearing of animals (x ̅= 1.46) was the highest ranked coping strategy adopted by the respondents against covid-19. There is significant relationship between coping strategies and perceived effects (r=-0.207, p=0.057) at 10% level of significance. The study there recommended that there should be provision of more awareness on covid-19 pandemic and there should be creation of additional job opportunities in the rural areas for women who are affected by covid-19 pandemic.

Perceived Health Benefits of Exercise on Lifestyle of Civil Servants in Ilorin East Local Government, Kwara State

Abstract&#x0D; This study examined the health benefits of exercise on lifestyle of Civil servants of Ilorin East Local Government Area. The objective of this study were to find out if cardiovascular health, muscular endurance, body composition and flexibility as a result of exercise will influence positive lifestyle among Civil servants in the Area. Descriptive research design of survey method was adopted. The population for this study comprised all Civil servants in the area . Systematic sampling technique was used to select 10% of the population. A researcher designed structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondent. A reliability coefficient of 0.65 was obtained through Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Four null hypotheses were tested using inferential statistics of Chi-square at 0.05 alpha level.&#x0D; The result revealed that Cardiovascular health, Muscular endurance, Body composition, Flexibility as a result of exercise significantly influenced lifestyle among civil servants in Ilorin East Local Government positively. It was concluded that health benefits of exercise on lifestyle among Civil servants in Ilorin East. Local Government were significantly influenced by cardiovascular health, muscular endurance, body composition and flexibility as a result of exercise. Therefore, it was recommended that Civil servants should be encouraged to participate in exercise to improve their cardiovascular health.

Species Composition and Plasmodium falciparum Infection Rates of Anopheles gambiae s.l. Mosquitoes in Six Localities of Kwara State, North Central, Nigeria

Entomological data gathering is essential for monitoring malaria vector disease risks and selection of appropriate interventions for the protection of exposed human populations. This study assessed the relative abundance, species composition, and sporozoite infection rates of indoor resting An. gambiae s.l. malaria vectors in six communities across 3 Local Government Areas in Kwara State, Nigeria. Total number of mosquitoes collected by Pyrethrum Spray Catch method over a period of eighth months were correlated with rainfall values in the area. Plasmodium falciparum sporozoite infection rates and sibling species identification of collected An. gambiae s.l. mosquito samples were determined by ELISA and PCR respectively. Results showed a positive correlation (r = 0.639, p = 0.08) between rainfall and numbers of Anopheles mosquitoes in the study areas. The overall composition of the An. gambiae s.l sibling species in the collected samples from all the six communities showed the predominance of An. gambiae s.s 298 (75.3%) compared to An. coluzzii 94(23.7%) and An. arabiensis 4(1.0%). However, the sporozoite infection rate of An. coluzzii (22.3%) was higher compared to An. gambiae s.s (12.8%) and An. arabiensis (0%). Mean numbers of An. gambiae s.l mosquitoes were significantly higher in Ilorin west LGA compared to Asa (F = 17.81, P &lt; 0.001) and Ilorin East LGAs (F = 22.81, P &lt; 0.001). Sporozoite rates of both An. gambiae s.s and An. coluzzii sibling species were higher in Ilorin West communities (Aiyede 21%, Ogundele 32%) compared to Asa (Idi Emi 11.1%, Lasoju 5.1%) and Ilorin East (Oke Oyi 2.4%, Ote-efan 0%) communities. Prevalence of sporozoite-infected An. gambiae s.s and An. coluzzii indoors highlight the need for effective insecticide treated bed-nets interventions to protect the residents from malaria risks. Higher numbers of An. coluzzii in the swampy rice marshed Ilorin West LGA communities require larval source management as an additional strategy for effective malaria vector control.

IDENTIFICATION OF COWPEA WEEVIL (Callosobruchus maculatus L. Walp) IN SOME SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KWARA STATE

This research work was conducted to determine the Morphometric diversity of Callosobruchus maculatus in six Local Government areas of Kwara State, (Ifelodun, Irepodun, Asa, Ilorin West, Ilorin East and Ilorin South). Three (3) markets were surveyed in each of the six (6) local government areas and one measure of infested cowpea with Callosobruchus maculatus (Bean weevil) was obtained in each market. Five (5) bean weevils (Callosobruchus maculatus) from each of the three locations (market) were kept in different transparent containers containing ethanol solution and labeled (for the different location at which they were obtained). The samples were taken to the insect laboratory (insect museum) of the Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna state for classification. The data were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) using statistical package version 9.0 and mean were separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5 % probability. The result obtained showed that Asa and Ilorin South had the largest diversification of Callosobruchus maculatus and only Callosobruchus maculatus was identified in all the six (6) selected Local Government Areas of Kwara State.