Physicochemical characteristics of rainwater quality of Warri axis of Delta state in western Niger Delta region of Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olowoyo, D. N.
Keyword(s):  
Niger Delta ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Rainwater Quality

scholarly journals Comparing Household Environmental Health Indicators between Oil-bearing and Non-oil-bearing Communities in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Omosivie Maduka ◽  
Benson C. Ephraim- Emmanuel
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Health ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Refuse Disposal ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Background: Household environmental health indicators have contributed to the quality of life of the populace in regions of the world where they have been made available. This study compared the indicators of household environmental health between oil-bearing and non-oil-bearing communities located in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Methods: An analytical, cross-sectional household survey was carried out among 601 households in six oil-bearing and non-oil-bearing selected communities located within the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Multistage sampling was employed, and an interviewer-administered questionnaire used to elicit data on the household environmental health indicators in the communities. The scores across the six indicator domains were summed and categorized into acceptable and unacceptable status.  Results: Water sources in both oil-bearing 230 (76.4%) and non-oil-bearing communities 177 (59.0%) were sanitary. Sanitary sewage 250 (83.1%) and sullage disposal 210 (69.8%) was practiced by most households in oil-bearing areas. The minority of respondents in both oil-bearing 26 (8.6%) and non-oil-bearing 41 (13.7%) communities practiced sanitary refuse disposal. Households in oil-bearing communities had twelve times greater odds of having a satisfactory environmental health status compared to households in non-oil-bearing communities (Adjusted O.R: 11.70, 95% C.I: 7.75-17.65). Conclusion: Households in oil-bearing communities fared better in all household environmental health indicators. There is a need to address the economic and social determinants of health among households in the Niger Delta to improve household environmental health indicators.

Quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Festus Abasiubong ◽  
John U. Ekott ◽  
Emem A. Bassey ◽  
Etiobong A. Etukumana ◽  
Mfon Edyang-Ekpa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Assessment of water quality of selected rivers in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria using biomarkers in Clarias gariepinus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwatosin Adetola Arojojoye ◽  
Ademola Adetokunbo Oyagbemi ◽  
Olufunke Eunice Ola-Davies ◽  
Racheal Oluwabukola Asaolu ◽  
Zainab Olabanji Shittu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region

Quality of life in patients with erectile dysfunction in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alphonsus U. Idung ◽  
Festus Abasiubong ◽  
Sunday B. Udoh ◽  
Oluyinka S. Akinbami
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region

scholarly journals Social Innovation for Sustainability: The Case of Oil Producing Communities in the Niger Delta region

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6767
Author(s):  
Omobhude ◽  
Chen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Outcomes ◽  
Social Intervention ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Niger Delta Region

This study demonstrates how social innovation may engender development as well as peace in deep-rooted poverty and conflict regions in the Niger Delta context. By means of a qualitative study involving oil producing communities in the Niger Delta, this study identifies the dynamics, relevant actors and factors that foster social innovation, creating particular socio-economic outcomes, and contributes to the role of institutions in this context. Our findings suggest that active stakeholders’ engagement, facilitation and contributions from key actors significantly influences the quality of economic and social outcomes, but not necessarily environmental outcomes. This allows us to advance the theory on social innovation by analyzing the mechanisms through which social intervention processes may alter the lives of ordinary community members in areas where social and economic interventions are seriously required.

scholarly journals The quality of public sources of drinking water in oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omosivie Maduka ◽  
Benson Ephraim-Emmanuel
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Gas Flaring ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Acceptable Range ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Studies carried out in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria have demonstrated a link between oil exploration and poor-quality drinking water. However, many of these studies have been limited by small coverage and focus on few parameters. This study thus aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the quality of public sources of drinking water in three gas flaring and three non-gas flaring communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Methods: A total of 13 samples were collected from the major sources of drinking water in six communities in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States, Nigeria. These were stored and transported in line with International standards to a certified environmental laboratory where physical, chemical, bacteriological and petro-chemical assessments were conducted for 27 parameters. Results: Some samples had a pH below the normal range for drinking water, with median pH value of 4.63. All chemical parameters assessed fell below the normal acceptable range with exception of magnesium which exceeded the acceptable range. There were11 samples (91.7%) with microbial contamination; total and faecal coliform demonstrated at values ranging between 15 and 90 most probably number (MPN)/100 ml for total coliform and 9 to 23 MPN/100 ml for faecal coliforms. Oil, grease and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) were identified in water samples from all communities. Values for oil and grease ranged between <0.001 and 0.015 mg/l, while TPH values were between <0.001 and 0.046 mg/l. There was no significant difference between median values in gas flaring and non-gas flaring communities. Conclusion: Distortion of physico-chemical properties, and hydrocarbon and faecal contamination of drinking water are a major challenge in oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria irrespective of gas flaring status. This calls for urgent interventions to improve the quality of drinking water for the people of the Niger Delta.

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