Onaiho Imade

This study seeks to investigate solid waste segregation among residents of Ekosodin Community, Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State.. Four research questions were raised to guide this study. The descriptive research design was adopted for this study and random sampling technique was used to select 250 (two hundred and fifty) residents in Ekosodin Community. Data was collected from the 250 respondents using an open ended questionnaire with twenty (20) items. The data collected was analyzed and interpreted using simple frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Based on the data collected and analyzed, it was discovered that respondents have a high level of awareness regarding solid waste segregation, respondents have adequate practices of solid waste segregation, availability of waste bins enables respondents to participate in solid waste segregation, financial incentives (e.g., rewards for recycling) motivates respondents participation in solid waste segregation, delay from waste collectors often discourage respondents in segregating solid waste, lack of enforcement of waste segregation makes respondents feel relaxed about segregating waste, and unavailabilty of waste collection services in their area affects respondents participation It was recommended that the local government should provide adequate waste bins for different waste categories (organic, recyclable, and non-recyclable) at strategic locations within the community to facilitate proper waste disposal, authorities should enforce existing waste management laws and introduce stricter regulations to ensure compliance with proper waste segregation practices. Fines and incentives can be used to encourage adherence, residents should be actively involved in waste management decision-making processes, establishing community waste management committees can help in monitoring and promoting segregation efforts, the government should collaborate with private waste management firms to enhance waste collection, recycling, and disposal efficiency within the community and recycling initiatives should be encouraged within the community, and collection centers should be established where residents can drop off recyclable materials in exchange for incentives.

This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to druguse and abuse among secondary school students in Benin Metropolis. The researchfocused on identifying students' awareness of the risks associated with drug use, the factors influencing their drug-related decisions, and the perceptions of drug abuse risks. The study also explored the role of peer pressure, parental involvement, andmedia exposure in shaping students' attitudes toward drug use. A descriptive survey research design was used for this study, with a sample size of 200 senior secondary school students selected from 10 public schools within Benin Metropolis. The study utilized a structured questionnaire to collect data, whichwasvalidated by experts and tested for reliability using the test-retest method; a correlation coefficient value of .792 was obtained which showed that the instrument was reliable. The analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, with mean scores and standarddeviations used to interpret the findings. Based on the findings, it was concluded that while students understandtheharmful effects of drug abuse on their academic performance, physical health, andmental
well-being, the impact of peer pressure remains a major challenge. Prevention and intervention programs that focus on peer education, parental involvement, andmedialiteracy can significantly help in addressing this issue. It was therefore recommended that; Schools should enhance their drug education programs to provide more in-depthknowledge about the dangers of drug use. Parents should be encouraged to take amoreactive role in their children’s lives by having open discussions about drug use and its consequences