Petrol Tanker Disaster, Pipeline Vandalization and Impacts on Regional Development in Nigeria

For many years, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC depots at different locations around the country have suffered severe product shortages due to the nefarious activities of the vandals, who destroy the pipelines feeding the facilities, however, frequent petrol tanker explosion in the recent times, has adversely affected the supply of the products. Apart from the loss of lives and property and its negative effects on ecosystem, the two activities have made the consumption of the products almost impossible. The study looks into petrol tanker disaster and pipeline vandalization and their impacts on regional development. It employs social learning theory as basis of its theoretical underpinnings. The study examines the causes and consequences of the activities and finds out that the activities have negative effects on development. It therefore recommends appropriate suggestions for its remedies. The study will be of great help to researchers and government agencies. Key words: Tanker disaster; Pipeline vandalisation; Conceptualization and developmen

An Appraisal of Tourists’ Satisfaction with Community-Based Tourism for Sustainability in Ekiti State, Nigeria

This research work appraises the level of satisfaction of community-based tourism for sustainability in Ekiti State. The study used sustainability indicators as variables for assessing the tourists’ satisfaction. The study used the Demand and Supply Theory as the basis of its theoretical bedrock. A primary source of data was employed for the study. A total of 900 copies of well-structured questionnaires were administered to target respondents in nine communities in the study area. Eight hundred sixty-five copies of the administered questionnaires were retrieved and subjected to coding and analysis using MsExcel and SPSS, respectively. The data collected were represented using frequency and mean tables. It was found that the tourists and community dwellers were not satisfied with community-based tourism using sustainability indicators. It was recommended that amenities be made available at the host communities, including power supply, potable water, good roads, accommodation, parking facilities, relaxation centre, electricity, pipe-borne water, etc. This will undoubtedly increase the visibility of tourists sites in Ekiti State and beyond

An Appraisal of Tourists’ Satisfaction with Community-Based Tourism for Sustainability in Ekiti State, Nigeria

This research work appraises the level of satisfaction of community-based tourism for sustainability in Ekiti State. The study used sustainability indicators as variables for assessing the tourists’ satisfaction. The study used the Demand and Supply Theory as the basis of its theoretical bedrock. A primary source of data was employed for the study. A total of 900 copies of well-structured questionnaires were administered to target respondents in nine communities in the study area. Eight hundred sixty-five copies of the administered questionnaires were retrieved and subjected to coding and analysis using MsExcel and SPSS, respectively. The data collected were represented using frequency and mean tables. It was found that the tourists and community dwellers were not satisfied with community-based tourism using sustainability indicators. It was recommended that amenities be made available at the host communities, including power supply, potable water, good roads, accommodation, parking facilities, relaxation centre, electricity, pipe-borne water, etc. This will undoubtedly increase the visibility of tourists sites in Ekiti State and beyond

Cultural Tourism and Community Involvement: Impacts on Sustainable Tourism Development in Ekiti State, Nigeria

The study examines the level of community involvement in cultural tourism and how it affects the sustainability of the tourism industry in Ekiti State, Nigeria. It employs the theory of demand and supply and the consumer culture theory as the basis for its theoretical underpinning. Samples were taken from the six communities in six local government areas randomly picked from the three senatorial districts in the study area. The questionnaire served as instruments for the work thus, four hundred and twenty (420) questionnaires containing closed-ended questions were administered on the population. The data collected were subjected to both descriptive and inferential analysis. This involved the use of tables and charts to analyse the data collected, it also employed the use of chi-square (x 2 ) analytical method to test the hypothesis. Results show that communities have not been actively involved in developmental projects and this neglect, however, has reduced the morale of inhabitants in participating in cultural activities. Also, government has not been actively involved in the cultural tourism sector, focus and emphasis had been placed on eco-tourism thereby, neglecting the cultural aspects of tourism. The study suggests a bottom-top approach towards cultural activities, i.e. inhabitants who are the custodian of the culture should be carried along in any of the developmental projects. They should also be sensitized on the benefits involve in sustaining these cultural entities and how it can help in rejuvenating tourism, which will in turn, serve as tools for regional development in the study area. The study will be of high relevance to the policy makers and will provide points of reference for researchers and academics