Northeastern Nigeria Research Articles

Religion, Security and Politics in Northern Nigeria: A Public Intellectual Reading of Ahmed Yerima’s Pari

Nigeria boasts of some of the world’s biggest worship centres, as the vast majority of its population attend religious services and pray regularly. However, this nation remains one of the most religiously divisive nations across the world. Critical and literary studies have shown the role of religion in the creation and aggravation of conflict in this nation. This article analyses the ways in which Ahmed Yerima’s play, Pari (2016), examines this burning subject of religious violence in Nigeria, and most specifically, northern Nigeria. Classifying this contemporary playwright as an active public intellectual, this article engages in a close reading of how the play speaks to the controversial subject of religion. The latter part of the article explores Pari’s handling of the subject of conflict resolution, positing that confession, remorse, and forgiveness are important requirements if lasting peace is to be restored after any crisis. These subjects are constructed around the 2014 abduction of the 275 Chibok schoolgirls in northeastern Nigeria by the Islamic terror group, Boko Haram.

Gender accessibility to agricultural production resources amongst rural farmers in the North-Eastern Nigeria

This paper reviewed gender issues on accessibility to agricultural production resources and extension services amongst rural farmers in the predominant crises regions of North-East Nigeria, The study applied qualitative analysis in reviewing related literatures, workshop proceedings, seminars, intervention projects, and situation reports on the crisis-torn regions of the Country to elicit cogent facts and figures, The findings revealed that there is a great deal of gender disparity in favour of the men folk as against women and youths in the accessibility to production resources and extension services in the affected regions of the study. This has not only affected their production output but also makes them vulnerable in crisis situations. The paper thus recommends strongly for gender mainstreaming policies towards ensuring equitable access to production resources and extension services in periods of emergencies in these regions. The aftermath is for sustainability in Agricultural production and improvement in rural livelihood to guarantee food security.

Meeting the Challenges of Sustainable Women Entrepreneurship Development in North Eastern Nigeria

In recent years, women's sustainable development has become a major concern. In today's world, the economic sustainability of women is seen as a key indicator of progress for any country; thus, social scientists, economists, policymakers, reformers, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) place a premium on their economic sustainability. Since insurgency has drastically changed the social-economic responsibility of women in this area, the paper in this accord set out to till out specific challenges in which women entrepreneurship development is faced in the north-eastern region, as most male folk have been killed and some irreversibly injured. The paper discovered that the majority of these difficulties are sociological, but a few are financial, such as religion, underage marriage, inadequate educational exposure, and limited access to capital, using qualitative review process. It concludes by recommending that the government and all other relevant parties in this region effectively implement policies and programs to boost female education, raise awareness and promote literacy, mitigate economic marginalization, prevent household frictions, and demands for further research in this field.

Meeting the Challenges of Sustainable Women Entrepreneurship Development in North Eastern Nigeria

Meeting the Challenges of Sustainable Women Entrepreneurship Development in North Eastern Nigeria

Epidemiological study of gastrointestinal helminths among dogs from Northeastern Nigeria: a potential public health concern.

Understanding the epidemiology of canine parasitic infections, gastrointestinal helminthic infections in particular, is crucial for designing an efficient control programs targeted at minimizing the risks of zoonotic transmission. A total of 470 dogs attending veterinary clinics in Northeastern Nigeria were screened for gastrointestinal helminths using standard parasitological techniques. Epidemiological risk factors associated with the canine parasitic infections were assessed using multivariable logistic regression analysis. In total, 77.9% (366/470) of dogs had harboured one or more species of the gastrointestinal helminths: Ancylostoma caninum (40.2%), Toxocara canis (35.1%) Trichuris vulpis (26.6%), Spirocerca lupi (5.7%), Taenia/Echinococcus (12.3%), Dipylidium caninum (10.9%) and Diphyllobothriid ova (2.8%). Female dogs (OR=2.1; p=0.02), local breeds (OR=2.3; p<0.01), younger dogs (OR=3.2; p<0.001), dogs adopted as security guards (OR=1.8; p<0.01) and poor body condition score (OR=3.1; p<0.001) were strongly associated with A. caninum infection. For T. canis and T. vulpis, younger dogs (OR=2.5; p=0.02 and OR=2.3; p<0.01) and poor body condition score (OR=4.2; p<0.001 and OR=2.2; p<0.01) were the strong predictors for infection, whereas female dogs (OR=2.8; p=0.02), younger dogs (OR=4.1; p<0.001) and poor body condition score (OR=4.0; p<0.001) were strongly associated with D. caninum infection in dogs. The results revealed high prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths-some of which have zoonotic potential-among dogs underlying huge public health risk.

Waste-pickers’ knowledge of occupational hazards and utilisation of personal protective equipment: A case study of Bauchi City, Nigeria

Waste picking plays an important role through resource recovery and also impoverished individuals to cope with poverty especially in less developed countries. The working condition of the waste pickers is a cause for concern as, in most cases; work without safety protectives equipment while being exposed to numerous occupational hazards. To address these health and safety challenges, adequate understanding of the pickers’ knowledge of the hazards associated with the occupation and their safety protection practices is required. This is the root upon which this study was conducted. It assessed the level of knowledge of waste pickers on occupational health and safety hazards and their safety practices in Bauchi city, northeastern Nigeria. A total of 322 waste pickers were selected from 80 dealers’ depots across the study area for questionnaire administration and interview. The findings revealed that up to 74% of the pickers are aware of the health and safety risks associated with the occupation, and 52% are knowledgeable of the measures required to protect their health and safety. However, only a small fraction of the waste pickers was found to be using safety protective equipment regularly, such as boots 8.9%, gloves 3.8%, and nose masks 1.9%. These highlight the high degree of vulnerability to occupational hazards that waste pickers are exposed to. Provision of social interventions, regular medical check-ups, waste segregation from source and enforcement of employer and employee rights by law, between the waste scavengers and their masters were among the recommendations made towards pursuing better occupational health and safety conditions of the waste pickers.

Spatial mapping and monitoring thermal anomaly and radiative heat flux using Landsat-8 thermal infrared data – A case study of Lamurde hot spring, upper part of Benue trough, Nigeria

The upper Benue trough, northeastern Nigeria is characterized by prominent geologic and tectonic features of diverse scientific and economic interest. Lamurde hot spring is located within one of several deformational structures of the trough; the Lamurde anticline. In this work, we assessed the geothermal energy potential of the area using the Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) band of Landsat-8 data. We used four datasets representing the four seasons of the year to retrieve the Land Surface Temperature (LST) by converting the pixel digital numbers into LST based on the single-channel algorithm. We also used the retrieved LST to spatially map Radiative Heat Flux (RHF) based on the Stefan-Boltzmann radiation law. We validated the results by comparing the Landsat TIR-retrieved LST with MODIS LST product of the same area using a cross-validation technique. The results indicate a reliable fitting coefficient (R2 = 0.801) and Root Mean Square Error RMSE value of 0.756 K. Although significant seasonal variation of both LST and RHF was observed, the rock outcrops associated with the hot spring high surface temperature and heat loss anomalies for all seasons of the year. Peak LST values of 43.7 °C, 35.6 °C, 29.4 °C, and 27.5 °C were respectively recorded in January, April, July, and October from the active thermal area. The average values of RHF obtained from the active thermal area are 11.78, Wm−2, 10.76 Wm−2, 1.22 Wm−2 and 0.168 Wm−2 for January, April, July and October respectively. These are much higher than the global continental value. Comparison with known active geothermal areas from different parts of the world indicates that the area has significantly high surface geothermal parameter indicators.

Desertification in the Sahel Region: A Product of Climate Change or Human Activities? A Case of Desert Encroachment Monitoring in North-Eastern Nigeria Using Remote Sensing Techniques

Desertification has become one of the most pronounced ecological disasters, affecting arid and semi-arid areas of Nigeria. This phenomenon is more pronounced in the northern region, particularly the eleven frontline states of Nigeria, sharing borders with the Niger Republic. This has been attributed to a range of natural and anthropogenic factors. Rampant felling of trees for fuelwood, unsustainable agriculture, overgrazing, coupled with unfavourable climatic conditions are among the key factors that aggravate the desertification phenomenon. This study applied geospatial analysis to explore land use/land cover changes and detect major conversions from ecologically active land covers to sand dunes. Results indicate that areas covered by sand dunes (a major indicator of desertification) have doubled over the 25 years under consideration (1990 to 2015). Even though 0.71 km2 of dunes was converted to vegetation, indicative of the success of various international, national, local and individual afforestation efforts, conversely about 10.1 km2 of vegetation were converted to sand dunes, implying around 14 times more deforestation compared to afforestation. On average, our results revealed that the sand dune in the study area is progressing at a mean annual rate of 15.2 km2 annually. The land cover conversion within the 25-year study period was from vegetated land to farmlands. Comparing the progression of a sand dune with climate records of the study area and examining the relationship between indicators of climate change and desertification suggested a mismatch between both processes, as increasing rainfall and lower temperatures observed in 1994, 2005, 2012, and 2014 did not translate into positive feedbacks for desertification in the study area. Likewise, the mean annual Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) from 2000 to 2015 shows a deviation between vegetation peaks, mean temperatures and rainfall. On average, our results reveal that the sand dune is progressing at a mean annual rate of about 15.2 km2 in the study area. Based on this study’s land cover change, trend and conversion assessment, visual reconciliation of climate records of land cover data, statistical analysis, observations from ground-truthing, as well as previous literature, it can be inferred that desertification in Nigeria is less a function of climate change, but more a product of human activities driven by poverty, population growth and failed government policies. Further projections by this study also reveal a high probability of more farmlands being converted to sand dunes by the years 2030 and 2045 if current practices prevail.

Preliminary Assessment of Bambara Groudnutnut [Vigna Subterranea (L.) Verdc.] Landraces for Incidence of Pre-Emergence Damping-Off Disease and Yield under Irrigated and Rain-Fed Conditions

Fusarium oxysporum attacks Bambara groundnut at all stages of development. Attack prior to seed germination results in pre-emergence damping-off disease that can lead to losses in crop stands which eventually reduce crop yield. Dry and wet season field trials were conducted to evaluate the effect of incidence of the disease on yield of Bambara nut landraces in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria. Three Bambara nut landraces (Cream, Red and Black) were laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design replicated three times in each season. Significant (P≤0.05) differences were observed among the landraces in respect of percentage seed germination, seedling emergence, disease incidence and pod yield. Seed germination ranged from 68.9 - 80.0 %. Field emergence test taken from the average of the two seasons ranged from 40.4 – 72.3 %. Mean across the seasons showed that Black had the highest (72.3) percent emerged seedlings, lowest (26.7 %) disease incidence and highest pod yield of 207.2 kg/ha. While Cream had the highest (65) percent disease incidence, the lowest (40.4) percent emerged seedlings and lowest pod yield of 76.6 kg/ha. Cream is the most popular choice of the farmers and consumers, and coincidentally the most susceptible among the landraces. Low disease incidence in the wet season did not result in higher pod yield due to end of season drought. With uncertainty/variability of rainfall pattern in the region, dry season is the second best option for planting the crop.

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Hausa version of the Insomnia Severity Index among internally displaced persons in Africa

BackgroundAlthough sleep disturbances and insomnia are common among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), these disorders remain largely understudied among victims fleeing ethnoreligious genocide. The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), though a widely used measure of insomnia, has not been translated, cross-culturally adapted, nor validated in common African languages. This paper aimed to translate, adapt and validate the ISI scale into Hausa, the most widely spoken non-Indo-European language in African continent. MethodsA six-stage validation model was used for the translation and adaptation of the ISI into Hausa [(ISI-Hausa), Item-Content Validity Index (I-CVI)=0.9 to 1.0]. The tool was administered among IDPs residing in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria, from October to November 2019. A total of 281 participants from six camps were recruited via convenience sampling. The psychometric properties of the scale were assessed using an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Cronbach’s alpha (α) and Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) for determining factor structure, internal consistency and test-retest reliability, respectively. ResultsExploratory factor reduction resulted in a two-factor solution, with “ severity of insomnia ” identified as the construct for Factor 1 and “ impact of insomnia ” as the construct for Factor 2. Factor 1 consisted of four scale items and Factor 2 consisted of three items. Factor loadings for each item ranged from 0.535-0.812. The scale demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (α=0.72) and good test-retest reliability (ICC=0.72) (p<0.001). ConclusionThe ISI-Hausa scale is a psychometrically sound and culturally relevant tool for assessing the severity and impact of insomnia among Hausa speaking IDPs in Africa.

Remote sensing and electrical resistivity in delineating groundwater potential zones in Precambrian basement complex rocks: a case study from northeastern Nigeria

Remote sensing and electrical resistivity in delineating groundwater potential zones in Precambrian basement complex rocks: a case study from northeastern Nigeria

Solar Energy Potentials of Some Selected Locations in Northeastern Nigeria

Sunlight is the primary source of clean and cheap energy but its intensity varies from one location to another depending on the latitude, altitude, atmospheric absorption and scattering by air molecules, dust particle and water vapour among others. The aim of this work is to determine the solar energy potentials of Gombe ( latitude 10° 16' 59.9988'' N and longitude of 11° 10' 0.0012'' E), Jalingo (latitude 8° 53' 34.2672'' N and Longitude 11° 22' 37.74'' E), Damaturu (Latitude 11° 44' 49.1856'' N and Longitude 11° 57' 58.2912'' E) and Bauchi (latitude 10° 18' 50.9724'' N and longitude 9° 50' 46.6152'' E) in northeastern Nigeria, the process involves obtaining the solar irradiation data for these four locations from a renewable energy simulation package ( photovoltaic geographical information system, PVGIS) for a period of 10 years, a daily, monthly and annual solar irradiation was obtained for each of these locations. A peak monthly values was obtained in the month of January for Gombe, Jalingo and Bauchi while the month of March has the peak value for Damaturu, an average daily solar irradiation of 5.8977kWh/m2/day, 5.9026 kWh/m2/day, 6.0337 kWh/m2/day and 5.9821kWh/m2/day and an annual values of 2154.44kWh/m2/yr, 2056.17 kWh/m2/yr, 2202.30kWh/m2/yr and 2150.60kWh/m2/yr for Gombe, Jalingo, Damaturu and Bauchi respectively. These locations have very similar atmospheric conditions and hence a closer range of solar energy potentials compared to places like Lagos, Onitsha and Sapele in Delta state with (4.42kWh/m2/day), (4.43kWh/m2/day, and 5.31 kWh/m2/day respectively. Damaturu has the highest solar irradiance among the four locations studied. Grid- connected PV system and thermal system (concentration thermal technology) can be built to support electricity generation and hot water production respectively for residential and industrial use. The utilization of Solar oven, cookers and coolers technology should be encourage by government and non-governmental organization, this will help stop global warning and desert encouragement and hence conserve other natural resources( such as forest) for other use ( furniture construction).

The Travail and Feasibility of Returning Home of Gwoza Women in New Kuchingoro Internally Displaced Persons Camp, Nigeria

The lived experiences of women in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps are poorly understood despite the centrality of this issue in discourses on victims’ experiences. This study examines the travail of Gwoza women in New Kuchingoro IDPs camp in Abuja, Nigeria. It attempts to identify the survival strategies adopted by women and the possibility of their returning home, in northeastern Nigeria. The study adopted a qualitative research design utilising both primary and secondary data. Insights for data analyses were drawn from transactional theory of stress and coping strategies. The study reveals that Gwoza women rely largely on humanitarian aid from NGOs, while the federal government has largely failed to fulfil that role. Reliance on subsistence farming and humanitarian aid implies that their coping or survival strategy is only tentative. Gwoza women also regard the issue of security as a source of livelihood crucial to their survival, which they are unlikely to get should they return home where they will be exposed to attacks by the insurgent Boko Haram. Moreover, the Nigerian government has not given them any assurance on the provision of adequate security and means of livelihood upon return. They are thus compelled to remain in camp.

Research in Retrospect: The Animal Bones from Daima, Northeast Nigeria

Abstract This brief report describes the animal bones from the first millennium BC discovered during Graham Connah’s excavations at Daima Mound in northeastern Nigeria in 1965–66. The faunal research was completed by the author in 1973, but, owing to various circumstances, it has not been possible to publish the report until now. Eighty percent of the 657 positively identified bones come from domestic cattle, probably a small-statured breed. They were mostly slaughtered while young adults, which suggests they were surplus males. Small stock, probably goats, and also hunting were less important. The inhabitants consumed shallow water fish, mainly Clariidae (catfish), easily trapped in shallow pools. The small Daima collection confirms faunal data from other Lake Chad sites, which show that cattle herding was an important activity during the first millennium BC.

Psychosocial and Educational Services of Internally Displaced Persons in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria: Sociological Implications

Nigeria has been faced with insurgency for more than a decade which resulted to numerous internally displaced persons especially in the northeastern Nigeria, particularly in Borno State. This study focuses on the psychosocial and educational services of internally displaced persons in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria: Sociological implications. A total of 435 questionnaires (Bakasi 116, Farm Centre 75, and Dalori 244) were administered to the respondents, out of which 395 questionnaires were dully completed. A descriptive study using pre-test and post-test treatment with stratified sampling technique was used to select three (3) IDPs camps. The research hypotheses were analyzed using inferential statistical tool, ANOVA. The study reveals that the psychosocial effects of Boko Haram insurgency on the basis of camp had not differed significantly among the IDPs. The study further found that socio-economic status of the respondents and educational status on the basis of camp had not differed significantly. The study recommends professional counsellors and educational sociologist be actively involving in the provision of services such as trauma vocational education, and focus on psychosocial challenges like trauma confronting the internally displaced persons. Keywords: psychosocial, Educational Status, Internally Displaced Persons, Nigeria DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-11-10 Publication date: April 30 th 2022

Prevalence and Clinical Presentation of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Children at a Tertiary Hospital in Gombe, North-East Nigeria

Background: Globally, Group A ß-Haemolytic Streptococcus (GAßHS) pharyngitis and its complications are major contributors to childhood morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. The diagnosis and treatment of GAßHS pharyngitis in these countries is often empirical resulting in frequent misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Determining the local prevalence and clinical presentations of GAßHS pharyngitis will be essential for making informed clinical decision. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and clinical presentations of GAßHS among children with pharyngitis at a tertiary hospital in Gombe, North-eastern Nigeria. Methods: 324 children aged 3-18 years were consecutively recruited at the out-patient clinic between 1st April 2018 to 30th September 2018. Socio-demographic and clinical features were recorded and throat swab samples were cultured on 5% sheep blood agar to diagnose GAßHS.Result: The prevalence of GAßHS pharyngitis was 25.9% and was significantly higher; in females (67.1%) (p=0.046), in children aged 11-14 years (32.1%) (p= 0.008) and during peak rainfall (p=0.001). The clinical features significantly associated with GAßHS pharyngitis were; runny nose (p&lt;0.001), cough (p&lt;0.001) and sorethroat (p&lt;0.001), fever (p&lt;0.001), palatal petechiae (p&lt;0.001), pharyngeal erythema and exudates (p=0.001), tonsillar enlargement and exudates (p&lt;0.001), cervical lymph node tenderness (p=0.010), halitosis (p=0.029), and scarlet rash (p=0.001). Conclusion: GAßHS pharyngitis is prevalent in children especially during peak of rainfall and some clinical features are commoner among patients with GAßHS pharyngitis. These clinical symptoms and signs can be used to guide empiric treatment decision.

Cervical Screening Fieldwork in Rural and Conflict-prone settings in North-eastern Nigeria: Reflections, Challenges, and Lessons Learned.

Challenges of conducting field research in predominantly rural communities and conflict-prone settings are common because of low literacy, insecurity and frequent views of mistrust and fear among the inhabitants. These settings put inexperienced and unprepared researchers into enormous physical and psychological difficulties. There is limited training for conducting fieldwork, including published materials to guide new researchers looking to conduct research in these settings. This article narrates the reflections from doctoral research fieldwork highlighting the main methodological and ethical challenges encountered during mixed-methods research – participant survey and stakeholder interview, conducted in Gombe State, Nigeria in the last quarter of the year 2019. The 4 main challenges encountered in the fieldwork were: ensuring researcher and participant safety; choosing study locations and gaining access; recruiting participants and building trust; and maintaining participants’ privacy and confidentiality of data. The approaches employed to address these challenges were drawn from the prior knowledge and links with local players in the settings, field note keeping, comprehensive institutional ethical review, periodic debriefing with Research Assistants (RA),contact persons, advisers, supervisors, and the literature. It is hoped that these reflections will benefit future researchers facing similar challenges and address information gap in conducting fieldwork in rural and conflict-prone settings in developing nations.

Comparative Analysis of Rain–Induced Attenuation Models Over Some Selected Nigerian Cities

The fair investigation carried out on rain-induced attenuation at 12.245-GHz over three selected Nigerian cities was carried out in this study. For this work, a time series of rain-induce attenuation at the 12.45 GHz based on 1-minute-rain rate measurements was obtained for -LAUTECH-Ogbomosho, ESUT-Enugu, and FUGUS-Zamfara, respectively in the South West, South East and North Eastern Nigeria over a three-year period (2017–2020). The Received Signal Level (RSL) and rain intensity measurements were sampled at intervals of 10 seconds and integrated over a period of 1 minute. A performance analysis established on the collective allocation of rain rate along with the collective allocation of rain-induced attenuation gotten was reported and compared with some existing rain attenuation models (Garcia Lopez, SAM, Moupfouma and ITU-R models). Attenuation caused by rain as predicted based on the ITU-R and SAM resulted in a clear variation from the measured values by 14%, while the Moupfouma model provides a better fit to the actual attenuation data and then followed by the Garcia Lopez model. The results of this study may be used for planning similar links at the choice frequency band over the locations of interest.

Mapping Linkages between Actors in Cattle Marketing Innovation System of Northeastern Nigeria

The focus of this study was to analyze and map linkages among actors in the innovation system of cattle marketing in northeastern Nigeria. Specifically, linkages/interactions between actors and those of the innovation system network were determined. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 48 respondents and a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) session involving sixteen (16) participants each was conducted in three out of the four Adamawa Agricultural Development Project (AADP) zones of Adamawa State. Analytical tools used were descriptive statistics such as means, tables, and charts while the inferential statistical tool used was the Social Network Analysis (SNA). The results of the FGD interaction sessions revealed that the sixteen (16) actors had ninety-nine (99) ties in the network; these were classified into nine (9) key and seven (7) non-key actors with each group performing specific roles in the system. Furthermore, the result of the social network analysis revealed a network density of 0.83, indicating that 83% of all direct linkages were present. However, the network cohesion was 0.40, showing that only 40.0% of the connections were reciprocated, which implied that about 40% of the actors are not well connected. The result further revealed that both extension agents/Village Based Agents and the cattle dealers association had the highest degree and closeness centrality (73% and 6 links each), implying that they are the actors with more connections, closest to others and thus directly able to influence the decisions of other actors in the network; they can also be considered as the most important channels/agents for the diffusion of innovations in the system. The result of the network diagram revealed that there were strong, weak, unidirectional and reciprocal links among actors in the system. A strong link signifies high/dense interaction while a weak link signifies low/loose interaction among actors. Furthermore, unidirectional links indicate a one-way interaction/communication process while a reciprocal link signifies a feedback communication process.

Curie-Point Depths, Geothermal Gradients and Sub-Surface Heat Flow Estimation from Spectral Analysis of High-Resolution Aeromagnetic Data over Gongola Basin and Its Environs, Northeastern Nigeria

Geothermal energy resources have been established globally to be among the sustainable and environmentally harmless means of energy generation. Curie-point depths (CPD), temperature gradients, and heat flow data over the study area were computed using a spectral analysis method in order to have a preliminary view of the geothermal implications (prospect) of the current area. Aeromagnetic data acquired by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) in the year 2009 was used for the research. The results showed the minimum, maximum, and the average CPD values as 8.18 km, 31.48 km, and 13.0 km, respectively. The minimum, maximum and average thermal gradients obtained were 18.42 °C/km, 70.91 °C/km, and 50.2 °C/km, respectively. The heat flow data obtained ranged from 33.15 mW/m2 to 177.28 mW/m2, with an average value of 110.65 mW/m2. Locations depicting shallow CPDs anomalies (Alkaleri, Darazo, Dukku, Misau, Wuyo, Deba, and Tula), also showed conformity with high heat flow areas. As such, they are regarded as areas of promising geothermal prospects and are recommended for further detailed investigation. Locations depicting a high magnetic susceptibility contrast from a generated analytic signal map, as well as high temperature gradients, high heat flow, and shallow CPDs are attributed to crustal thinning along the sedimentary basin and magmatic intrusions along basement areas, respectively. The magnetic depth to the basement calculated for the study area using the source parameter imaging (SPI) method ranges from 0.610 km to 3.055 km. The present study has provided an insight on preliminary information, regarding new areas of possible geothermal prospects for further detailed investigation.