Papers by Olanrewaju Dada
Malaysian journal of real estate, Dec 30, 2023
Traditional market settings in Nigeria have been observed to be poor in environmental quality and... more Traditional market settings in Nigeria have been observed to be poor in environmental quality and less conducive for human physical and economic wellbeing. The physical conditions of the markets have been used to draw conclusions in livability of the space. Policy options to revitalize the overall environmental quality of market spaces require users' inputs. The study, therefore, examined the environmental quality of a traditional market space in Nigeria, specifically focusing on Odo-Ogbe in Ile-Ife, and explored the potential for policy interventions to revitalize the market. The study was carried out among everyday users of the market. Information obtained through questionnaire administration was the users' socioeconomic backgrounds and twentythree variables having social, economic and environmental characteristics. Physical observation was also carried out for an all-inclusive environment assessment of the market. Using systematic random and purposive sampling techniques, 119 market users were selected for the survey. Results showed that, the majority of the users were married (64.7%), females (74.8%), who had one form of educational qualification or the other (89.9%). Using an index tagged "Users' Environmental Quality Index" (UEQI), sixteen environmental quality indicators were rated to be important. Among these were "availability of electricity (UEQI=4.68)", "availability of water (UEQI=4.52)", and "clean and healthy environment (UEQI=4.18)". The study recommended that the government concerned with city administration should pull financial and human resources together to provide facilities and services related to users' environmental quality indicator data for effective revitalization of the market space.
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2020
Although a significant proportion of road hazards and their associated health risks in Nigeria in... more Although a significant proportion of road hazards and their associated health risks in Nigeria involve motorcycles, relatively little research explores whether commercial motorcyclists have unique seasonal accident experiences. This article analyses survey data from 241 commercial motorcyclists in selected terminals in Ifo, Nigeria, to explore how road hazards and health risks experienced differ from one season to another. The study established that seasonality of motorcycle hazards and health risks cannot be assumed across the terminals and routes as some were dominant in either rainy or dry seasons or both. In particular, most motorcycle hazards and health risks were less likely caused by seasonal variation but by human errors and road conditions. The results underscore the importance of collecting commercial motorcyclists’ perceptual data because many experience hazards and health risks that are burdensome to them.
Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis
Journal of Asian and African Studies
Against the widespread non-adherence with statutory requirements for open space provision in virt... more Against the widespread non-adherence with statutory requirements for open space provision in virtually every segment of cities, especially in residential areas, this study examined compliance with open space standards in three distinct residential zones (core, transition and sub-urban) of Oyo, a traditional city in Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted with two stakeholders: self-built house owners (SHOs) and town planning officials (TPOs). Systematic and convenience sampling techniques were used to select participants from the groups, respectively. Direct measurements of open spaces within lots were carried out to determine if they met the required standards. Information obtained from the SHOs included their socio-economic characteristics, level of awareness, perceived importance, compliance with standards and factors influencing compliance. The TPOs also provided information on standards (plot coverage and setback requirements), mechanisms and tactics for regulating open ...
African Security Review, Feb 10, 2023
American Journal of Environmental Sciences
Journal of Tourism Research and Hospitality, Sep 2, 2021
The International Journal of the Constructed Environment, 2020
Active recreation offers benefits such as improvement in the physical, mental, and social health ... more Active recreation offers benefits such as improvement in the physical, mental, and social health of an individual. This article reports the attitudes, choices, and intents of staff in a Nigerian tertiary institution. It is based on the recreational survey conducted in 2018 among staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Findings show the availability of numerous recreational facilities within the staff quarters. Intention to participate in recreational activities encompasses exercise (RSI = 4.42), improve physical well-being (RSI = 4.19), be with family and friends (RSI = 3.97), develop skills (RSI = 3.93), minimize stress (RSI =3.91), and keep physically fit (RSI = 3.73). Respondent choices were evident in exercises (jogging, playing football, and table tennis), reading, walking, and listening to music. However, the study reports low participation in recreational activities; more than half of the respondents have never been to basketball court (83%), gymnasium (85%), swimming pool (89%), or volleyball court (83%); whereas only a small proportion of the respondents visited these recreational facilities and participate actively in the activities. The factors driving low participation were revealed using exploratory factors analysis as socioeconomic (21.67%), facility (18.31%), mobility (10.11%), information (9.95%), and time factors (6.15%). The outcome of this study contributes immensely in evolving policies that could create inclusiveness among members of staff in tertiary institutions irrespective of their ages, sociocultural, economic, and intellectual status, through active participation in recreational activities.
International Journal of Environmental Studies, 2022
This study appraises abattoir operators’ perceptions of waste management at Ijebu Igbo Abattoir i... more This study appraises abattoir operators’ perceptions of waste management at Ijebu Igbo Abattoir in Ogun State, Nigeria. Random sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 127 abattoir operators and data obtained were complemented with field observation. Data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Major findings reveal that abattoir operation is male-dominated (57%) with considerable youth involvement. Findings also reveal that current waste management practices at the abattoir were unsatisfactory. It was found out that recycling of abattoir waste is yet to be fully harnessed despite the existing potentials. Chi-square (χ2) tested result established a statistically significant relationship between abattoir operators’ socio-demographic characteristics and their perceptions of waste collection effectiveness. Finally, the study presents suggestions for sustainable abattoir waste management at the Ijebu Igbo Abattoir and facilities with similar attr...
International journal of criminology and sociological theory, 2018
This study examines seasonal patterns of crime in two Nigerian cities with varying weather condit... more This study examines seasonal patterns of crime in two Nigerian cities with varying weather conditions. Using residents’ perception of crime data, break-ins are perceived to occur more frequently in the low quality neighbourhoods in Benin City, whereas in Minna, it is perceived to occur regularly in the high quality neighbourhoods. Overall results show that Minna, with warmer climate has higher levels and seasonal variations for violent crime (assaults) while Benin City, with colder climates has higher levels and seasonal variations for property crimes (break-ins). It is apparent from this study that seasonal patterns of crime in one place may not translate effectively into another. Hence, continuous researches into seasonal analysis of crimes are justifiable in the security planning efforts to ensure an environment that is suitable for living, working and recreating.
Purpose-Tourism has become a sustainable and viable tool in place making or community revitalizat... more Purpose-Tourism has become a sustainable and viable tool in place making or community revitalization process. Residents' perceptions of tourism impacts are critical to the sustainability of the tourism industry. This study follows a quantitative research approach to examine how variation in patronage pattern impact its host community using Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Nigeria, as a case study. Design/methodology/approach-Primary data from 324 residents are analysed using mean scores, chi-square and one-way ANOVA analysis. Secondary data such as the number of monthly patronage and precipitation and temperature were also analysed. Findings-The findings revealed that the majority of residents do not patronize the tourism destination and that patronage patterns were seasonal and varied within and between seasons in Olumo. The perception of the residents living adjacent to the tourism destination established that they experienced positive and sometimes negative regardless of the season of the year or the proximity residential neighbourhood to tourism destination. Originality/value-The findings of this study are sufficiently valuable to merit further investigation. It also provides an important spatial-temporal platform for future tourism impacts variability research in Nigeria and other countries in the tropic region. Furthermore, it is apparent from this study that temporal analyses in a given tourism destination may not translate effectively into another. In this respect, tourism managers in Olumo Rock should be aware of fluctuation in patronage pattern so as to introduction other attraction components at the right season.
Landfills are a nuisance and an environmental feature whose siting creates uncertainty, anxiety a... more Landfills are a nuisance and an environmental feature whose siting creates uncertainty, anxiety and unrest in nearby residential neighborhoods. As such, hazards from Africa’s largest Landfill in Nigeria were surveyed, considering a 3 km radius of the site. Primary data were collected across four seasons from 473 participants in neighborhoods situated within a 1, 1–2 and 2–3 km radius of the site. The research established that environmental and health hazards experienced differ significantly in space, due to exposure to landfill pollutants which varied in space. However, experience in both the dry and rainy seasons was the same. The overall results reveal that place dependence, social bonding and economic status are the significant factors influencing residents’ decision to continue residing in their neighborhoods despite the hazards. The research advocated for more studies on the spatio-temporal pattern of hazardous land uses to ensure a sustainable environment that supports healthy...
The International Journal of the Constructed Environment, 2020
Active recreation offers benefits such as improvement in the physical, mental, and social health ... more Active recreation offers benefits such as improvement in the physical, mental, and social health of an individual. This article reports the attitudes, choices, and intents of staff in a Nigerian tertiary institution. It is based on the recreational survey conducted in 2018 among staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Findings show the availability of numerous recreational facilities within the staff quarters. Intention to participate in recreational activities encompasses exercise (RSI = 4.42), improve physical well-being (RSI = 4.19), be with family and friends (RSI = 3.97), develop skills (RSI = 3.93), minimize stress (RSI =3.91), and keep physically fit (RSI = 3.73). Respondent choices were evident in exercises (jogging, playing football, and table tennis), reading, walking, and listening to music. However, the study reports low participation in recreational activities; more than half of the respondents have never been to basketball court (83%), gymnasium (85%), s...
Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
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