DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

Child maternal mortality is a global concern to many countries of the world as various approaches are being adapted to understand the trends in mortality rates and finding a lasting solution. This study examines community characteristics and child maternal mortality in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. It was carried out using both primary and secondary data. In all 400 questionnaires were administered in the 13 wards of the Local Government Area. Respondents were selected using multi staged random sampling, using the statistical package for social science (SPSS). Logistic regression was used to test the first and second hypothesis of the study. The result showed that certain community characteristics has significant relationship with child mortality and community characteristics has a considerable impact on maternal mortality. The study therefore views that this characteristics can be addressed and improved upon by both the government and individuals residents in this region

This study examines the Delimitation of the Central Business District of Benin City. The objectives of the study were to examine the researcher’s perception of the limit of the CBD in Benin City; identify the indicators in the researcher’s perception of the limit of the CBD; and to use the indicators in the researcher’s perception to delineate the boundary of the CBD of Benin City. The method of observation was employed in data collection in the study area. From the analysis of data, it was discovered that using the interstices, the boundary of the CBD could be delimited. It was also ascertained from the study that the volume of shoppers and shopping intensity are key in delimiting the CBD. The study recommends the removal of non-commercial uses from the CBD to enhance its functionality while emphasizing the need for proper subdivision of land use activities in the CBD

Spatial distribution of health infrastructure in Edo State using Oredo Local Government area as a case is examined. The location of healthcare facilities in the twelve wards of the local government areas is presented against the background of the pattern of population distribution. Data was obtained from both primary and secondary source. Methods of data analysis are simple ratio, percentages and averages. The Geographic Information Systems analysis was used in spatially depicting data, while coefficient of localization analysis was run with SPSS to determine the level of uniformity in distribution of health facilities with respect to
population distribution. Findings show that distribution of he alth care facilities, are not exactly uniform with respect to population distribution among the wards in Oredo Local Government Area. Perception analysis on accessibility, reveal that accessibility to health facilities is average, due to the reasons of poorly maintained accessible roads and financial affordability. The study concluded by recommending a policy of deliberate dispersal of health care services to areas of insufficiency as well locating intending new and affordable health facilities in ideal and accessible locations. It is also suggested that the Government should make provision for better transport systems, improved staffing and equipment in health care centres

The study was conducted to ascertain the impact of solid waste management on the environmental livability in Benin city. It reveals that the problems of Solid waste management, effects of solid waste on the environment as it is related to the livability, how data for this study were collected from the secondary and primary sources. The secondary data was gathered from extant literatures that borders on the subject matter while the primary data was collected from (126) respondents with the aid of questionnaire. The data gotten with the structured questionnaire was then analysed with statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 22, and presented using frequency count, percentage and tables discriminate dumping of solid waste can be controlled, and the solution towards achieving a better livable environment.The study found that indiscriminate dumping of solid wastes is a serious problem on Benin City. It was revealed that majority of the respondents earn below a monthly income of #51,000 though they have tertiary level education. It was revealed also that majority of the respondents are aware that poor solid waste management can be toxic to the environment. In terms of problems faced with solid waste collection in the study area, it was revealed that 24.6% affirmed lack of waste vehicles as the most prominent issue. Inadequate waste management workforce is the second major problem by 21.4% of respondents while 11 .8% and 19.0% stating that indiscriminate waste dumping and irregularity in waste collection by the waste managers are the major problems with waste collection in the study area.The study concluded that indiscriminate dumping of solid waste and poor solid waste management are the major problem in Benin City. Based on this findings, the study recommends that the government of Benin City (EDSWMB)should equip waste managers with better vehicles, and other equipment.Enforcing waste management laws to prevent the indiscriminate dumping of solid waste. Ensuring the removal of illegal waste managers from the system and ensuring adherence to the situated authority.

ABSTRACT
This research aims at exploring the changes on the traditional craft industries as well as the roles of traditional craft industries in the socio-economic development in Benin City. Data were collected through a purposive non probability sampling and a total of 50 research assisted questionnaire of 19 questions each were administered. Data collected were analyzed using table, simple percentage and chi-square statistical analysis for testing the two hypotheses. The result shows that there is a decline in interest to traditional craft industries involvement and patronage to craft works. The study recommends that the government at all level should involve in traditional craft industry in Benin City to enhance their productivity.

Institutional based forestry is of primary interest because it provides numerous ecosystem, goods and services which benefit humankind. On that premise, this study aimed at deciphering people perceptions and levels of utilization of institutional -based forestry using the university of Benin (ugbowo campus) as a case in point. Employing mean Analyses and Frequency Analyses, the study revealed that the University community is aware of the existence of institutional -based forestry in the Ugbowo Campus. Also revealed is the fact that tree of different species are located almost everywhere in the Ugbowo Campus of the University of Benin, and are used for different purposes, viz. relaxation, aesthetic and shades for vehicles. Conversely, the study revealed that trees are poorly maintained. Similar to this is the finding that areas where there are trees are often affected by storms where roofing sheets are blown -off by the wind. The study recommended amongst other things that, specialized personnel be employed to carter for the trees, funds be provided by the University authority, trees be treated regularly with pesticides and insecticide, and crucially areas currently lacking trees be provided with such.