Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction Of Rangers In Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi, Nigeria

The study was conducted to identify the various factors affecting the job satisfaction level of rangers in Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi, Nigeria. Data were collected using structured questionnaire comprising four facets: personal characteristics of the rangers, job satisfaction, motivation, and work environment. Data were analysed by using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages and inferential statistics such as Chi-Square and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The result showed that 77.5% of the rangers fell within the age range of 40 and below, 93.8% were male, and 86.2% were married. The study further revealed that 87.5% of the rangers were very dissatisfied with their job. In addition, 92.5% of them agreed that they were poorly motivated and they were not satisfied with the various facets of work environment. Chi-Square test results indicated that there were no significant relationships between the gender, marital status, religion and education of the rangers and their job satisfaction (P>0.05). However, PPMC results showed that there were significant relationships between their age, number of wife(ves), family size, monthly income and work experience and their job satisfaction (

Communities` attitudes towards conservation in Gashakagumti National Park Nigeria

This study assessed the attitudes of communities around GashakaGumti National Park towards conservation. It also investigated factors that influence these conservation attitudes. Data were obtained through structured questionnaire which covered demographic characteristics, perceived benefits and  challenges derived from the park and responses to attitudinal statements. Data were subjected to  descriptive and inferential analysis. The result indicated that 79.3% of the respondents had a positive  attitude towards conservation on GashakaGumti National Park. Perceived benefits derived from the Park  included construction of classrooms, roads, medical centre, employment opportunity, improved  economy through tourist inflow while perceived challenges included destruction of farm produce by wild  animals and lack of access to fodder for livestock. 78.9% of the respondents were willing to be involved in community based projects planning and execution. 94.7% accepted and supported community  development projects. 100% supported the continued existence of the park. The positive conservation  attitude of the respondents might be attributed to the perceived economic benefits derived from the park and the communities` willingness to be involved in  community based projects. Result of the chi square and correlation analysis indicated gender, occupation, level of education, perceived benefits and distance from the park had significant relationship with attitude towards conservation in GashakaGumti National Park. The authorities of the park should not relent in their effort in maintaining their peaceful co existence with the surrounding communities but ensure consolidation of this feat. The park management should look into the issues  considered as challenges by communities to avert conflict, animosity and breeding of negative conservation attitudes. It is also recommended that attitudinal  studies should be conducted periodically and incorporated into National Park Service Management Plan.Key words: Attitudes, Conservation, Benefits, GashakaGumti National Par