The Effects of Environmental Consciousness in Public Healthcare Institutions and Community Awareness in Mokwa Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria

The effects of environmental consciousness in public healthcare institutions and the community awareness of the impacts were investigated. Environmental Pollution resulting from healthcare operations are a major problem in Mokwa Local Government Area LGA as the hospital material output goes directly to the environment without check. Similar situation has been reported in developing world. The objective is to find the opportunity for healthcare sector to improve on the overall environmental performance. Collated data was analyzed using simple percentage analysis. Results of the findings shows that the management of the healthcare institutions investigated have not taken into cognizance the environmental implication of the material input and output, lack effective environmental management system and poor environmental condition within and the environs. It is recommended that effective environmental management system be put in place. Also, government dedication, and collective responsibility of relevant stakeholders toward managing the environmental aspects and impacts of the health care institutions in the study area are critical for improvement. These will guarantee cleaner and healthier environment for all

The Effects of Environmental Consciousness in Public Healthcare Institutions and Community Awareness in Mokwa Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria

The effects of environmental consciousness in public healthcare institutions and the community awareness of the impacts were investigated. Environmental Pollution resulting from healthcare operations are a major problem in Mokwa Local Government Area LGA as the hospital material output goes directly to the environment without check. Similar situation has been reported in developing world. The objective is to find the opportunity for healthcare sector to improve on the overall environmental performance. Collated data was analyzed using simple percentage analysis. Results of the findings shows that the management of the healthcare institutions investigated have not taken into cognizance the environmental implication of the material input and output, lack effective environmental management system and poor environmental condition within and the environs. It is recommended that effective environmental management system be put in place. Also, government dedication, and collective responsibility of relevant stakeholders toward managing the environmental aspects and impacts of the health care institutions in the study area are critical for improvement. These will guarantee cleaner and healthier environment for all

Pesticides and Fertilizers Use in Parts of Rivers Niger and Kaduna Catchments, North Central, Nigeria

Pesticides and fertilizers use in parts of Rivers Niger and Kaduna catchments, north central, Nigeria was investigated. Contamination of the rivers and their resources due to unsustainable use of pesticides and fertilizers by local farmers are a major problem in the study area. Also, data from the study of pesticides and fertilizer use remain scanty and therefore needed. The objective is to find the opportunity for all stakeholders to improve on the overall environmental performance. Extensive field survey was conducted using various participatory appraisals techniques involving key stakeholders in the area. Collated data were analysed using descriptive statistical methods (frequency percentage). The results of findings identify unsustainable use of fertilizers and pesticides by farmers in the study area. It further shows respondents in the study area applied high rate of fertilizers and pesticides during farming activities which obviously improved crop yield but in turn lead to water quality degradation. Virtually, majority of the farmers have little or no measures towards ensuring protection of water and biota from the potential danger of pesticides and fertilizers use in the study area. These attitudes discovered could lead to water quality degradation, biodiversity disruption and subsequent negative impact on economic development in the study area. In view of the above, it is recommended that visible and effective environmental management policies in respect of agrochemicals use in the study area be put in place to guarantee cleaner and healthier environment for all

Spatial Analysis of Water Quality in Parts of Rivers Niger and Kaduna Catchments, North Central, Nigeria

It is understood that human activities have continue to alter the physico-chemical patterns of water and it’s resources, which has resulted into poor water quality in the study area. As comprehensive distribution of water quality parameters in the study area is of great interest, there exist a golden opportunity to consider a study with GIS aided spatial coverage beyond laboratory analytical dimensions. Thus, a total of thirty two (32) samples of water and sediment were collected during rainy and dry season for physico-chemical analysis. Water samples collected were analysed in situ for seven (7) parameters using HANNA multiparameter analyser and eight (8) other parameters were analysed in the analytical laboratory following standard methods. The finding revealed a significant number of parameters analysed were beyond regulatory limits. It is hence recommended that visible policies aimed at ensuring good water quality in the study area are critical for sustainability