EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Potassium bromate, a chemical once commonly used as a flour improver, has been banned in many countries due to its harmful health effects, including its potential to cause cancer and organ toxicity. Despite these regulations, concerns persist about its continued use in bread production, particularly in small-scale bakeries. This study investigates the presence and concentration of potassium bromate in unsliced bread samples obtained from various bakeries in Egor Local Government Area, using both qualitative and quantitative analytical methods. Bread samples were collected and categorized based on their loaf sizes, with qualitative analysis conducted to detect the presence of potassium bromate. The results revealed that while some samples showed no reaction, others exhibited a blue-black coloration, confirming the presence of potassium bromate. Quantitative analysis further indicated varying concentrations across the tested samples, with some exceeding the acceptable safety threshold. The highest concentration recorded was 0.04 mg/kg, raising significant health concerns. These findings suggest that despite regulatory efforts, potassium bromate is still being used in some bread production processes, potentially putting consumers at risk. The study highlights the need for stricter enforcement of food safety regulations, increased public awareness, and the promotion of safer alternatives in bread-making. Strengthening routine monitoring and implementing more stringent penalties for non-compliance could help eliminate potassium bromate from the food supply chain, ultimately safeguarding public health.

This study was designed to investigate the use of social media among public secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve the purpose intended for the study, four research questions were raised to guide the study. The questions raised and examined include to what extent does the use of social media influence student academic performance in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State? Which social networking sites public secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State visit more often? What purposes do students in public secondary schools in Egor use their chosen social media for? Which Information Communication Technologies do students’ mostly use to explore their social media? The population of the study comprised of four thousand eight hundred and sixty-four students (4,864) in the twelve (12) secondary senior schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample for the study consists of four ix hundred and eighty-six (486) students which 100% of the total population drawn from three (3) senior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The simple random sampling technique was used in selecting these three schools from the total numbers of Senior Public Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. One hundred and sixty-two (162) students were drawn from each school with the use of purposive random sampling technique. The reliability index of the instrument was 0.73 using Cronbach’s alpha statistical formula from data from the pilot study carried out on it. The data collected were analysed using frequency count, simple percentage, and mean score standard. Findings from the study revealed that Male and female students use social media networks differently in different frequencies. It was discovered that female students use social networking sites more to explicitly foster social connections. It was seen that gender determines the level of social media network usage from the study it was recommended that students should be educated on the influence of social media on their academic performance. Students should be monitored by information and communications technology facilities for teaching student in senior secondary schools. Teacher should properly utilize the available information x and communications technology facilities in teaching student in senior secondary schools.

This study investigated the causes of flooding in Egor Local Government Area. In carrying out this study questionnaire were sorted using SPSS version 21. The result from this research work revealed that there are both physical and anthropogenic causes of flood in Egor Local Government Area from respondents perception. The physical causes in their order of importance include: heavy rainfall, lack of vegetal cover, topography (low-lying areas etc). amongst others. While the anthropogenic or humaninduced causes in their order of severity include: increase in built-up areas (urbanization), poor drainage system, blockage of drainage system with debris and so on. This research approach which is purely descriptive or exploratory in nature has indeed create robust awareness on the human-base activities and the physical factors responsible for the flood problem in the study area Thus, this study
saw the need to adopt some measures such as adequate drainage system provision, proper refuse disposal system, creating environmental awareness, raising building foundation in low lying areas, and so on to prevent, control and mitigate the causes of flood in the study area . Undoubtedly, this study is an eye opener to residents, leaders, planners within the study area and may also provide vital
information and guide to researchers and government on the causes of flood in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

The purpose of the study was to examine the difficult topics in school biology as perceived by students in Egor local government area, Edo state. The study was motivated from the consistent decline of students performance in biology. The aim of the study is to identify the specific Biology topics students perceive as difficult, examine the factors responsible for their difficulties, and suggest possible solutions to enhance the teaching and learning of Biology. The descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. The population comprise of about (18,207) Secondary School students across Egor local government area with SS2 students as focus. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 120 students from five secondary schools schools in Egor(three public and two private). A self structured questionnaire with four sections were used as research Instrument to collect data from the sample population. The validity of the instrument was confirmed by the supervisor and the reliability of the instrument was tested using the test-retest method. The questionnaire was administered physically to respondents and a period of one week was used for administration and collection of questionnaires. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics involving frequency counts and percentage. The findings of the study revealed that a higher population of the SS2 students perceived majority of their topics as difficult. Topics such as Adaptation, Ecology and Microorganisms were perceived as difficult by majority of the students. The factors behind these difficulties as stated by the respondents were high technicality of terms, abstract nature of the topics and lack of practical demonstrations. Furthermore various guidelines were outlined such as use of more practical demonstrations and experiments in the teaching process, use of visual aids and simplification of terms and curricula in order to enhance the understanding of these difficult topics and improve the general teaching and learning of biology. The researcher concludes that indeed there is a high level of difficulty in the understanding of major biology and topics by secondary school students which inquires the intervention of both the teachers, school management, Education bodies(FME, NERDC, WAEC, etc) as well as the students themselves who are expected involve themselves in peer/group discussion and learning and also learn to apply intrinsic motivation towards their studies. Everyone has a role to play in order to mitigate this problem of difficulty in understanding biology topics. The roles the aforementioned are expected to play in order to actualise this are mentioned in the subsequent chapters.

The study was carried out to investigate the problems of teaching Biology practical in some selected secondary schools in Egor LGA, Edo. Four schools were randomly selected, as sample, out the secondary schools in Egor 120 students and 12 teachers were randomly selected from each of the sampled schools. The research material used was questionnaire to collect data from the respondents. The data obtained were analysed using t-test and percentage count. The findings showed that students problems in Biology practical is as a result of lack of poor laboratory equipments, poor attitudes of teachers toward practical. From the findings it was discovered that there is unavailability of Biology practical tools in most senior secondary schools in Egor local government area of Edo State because of Government poor funding and unavailability of qualified Biology teachers affecting students and teachers effectiveness in the teaching and learning of Biology and its practical. It was recommended that more Biology practical apparatus should be supplied by the government, so as to enhance practical knowledge of students. Teachers should encourage students to develop interest in practical activities by engaging them in practical and providing instructional materials that will challenge them to be actively involved during practical lessons, ministry of education and professional organisations like Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) should organize workshops, seminars, and conferences for Biology teachers, Biology concepts should be taught with practical activity so that the students will be science oriented.

This study investigates the impact of guidance and counseling on the adaptation of adult learners within literacy Centres in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. Five (5) research questions were raised to guide the study A total of One Hundred and Fourteen (114) adults learners selected from the Six (6) adult education centres in Oredo local government area where used for the study. The population is manageable as a result no sample was selected. The questionnaire was designed and validated by experts in the Department of Adult and Non-formal Education, Faculty of Education University of Benin. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques consisting of Tables, frequencies counts, and percentages. Findings of the study revealed that learners have at their disposal Vocational, Educational and Information guidance and counselling services .It was further revealed that to a very high extent and high extent guidance and counselling services in the centres are not private enough for free discussion, there is adequate consultation rooms where adults learners are supposed to go and discuss their problems with counselor and the amount of time allocated guidance and counselling services in the centres is sufficient, learners will leave the programme because of their inability to further. It was further recommended that the governments, parents and relevant stakeholders must actively be involved in providing supports where necessary towards ensuring the effectiveness of the guidance and counseling services in the various adult education centres in the area. It was also recommended that efforts should be made to create more awareness among adult learners on the importance role of guidance and counseling services and the need for them to embrace the programme.

The study examined the effects of youth unemployment in Egor LGA, Edo State. The study indicated that youth unemployment has many negative effects to the society, economy, family, and individuals. From the response got from the questionnaires revealed that youth unemployment leads to poverty, low productivity, losses in foreign direct investment, low revenue generation, rural urban migration, illicit activities which increases insecurity, anti-social activities such as armed robbery, prostitution, political thuggery, violence, kidnapping, restiveness and other social vices evident among the unemployed youths and this constitutes danger to the stability, growth and development of the state. The research concludes that, addressing the problems of youth unemployment, must involve all stakeholders. Suggestions from the analysis therefore, are that effective policy measures such as re-prioritization or revitalization of agricultural sector, reformation of educational system, provision of enabling environment and building of industries be pursued vigorously which will drastically reduce unemployment and poverty as well as eradicate the menace of youth unemployment in Egor LGA, Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.

This study investigates the influence of principals leadership styles in students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in egor local government area (4) research questions were raised for the study. The study adopted survey research design. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire; it was built around the research question by the researcher and validated by the researcher’s supervisor. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count, percentages The findings of the study revealed that prevalent leadership style is more effectively; It is evident that there is a diverse range of dominant principal leadership styles, including Transformational, Democratic, Authoritarian, and Laissez-Faire styles, all of which are generally perceived positively, it further reveals that different leadership style positively affect overall teaching effectiveness in school and that there are also areas for improvement identified within the perceived school climate, particularly concerning consistency in discipline and direction. Additionally, there are notable differences in leadership styles based on gender, with implications for the school climate. Implement leadership development programs for principals and aspiring leaders that focus on fostering transformational and democratic leadership styles. These programs should emphasize empowerment, inclusivity, and support to create positive school climates. Address concerns regarding consistency in discipline and direction by establishing clear policies and procedures. Provide ongoing training and support for school staff to ensure consistency in implementation. Strengthen supportive systems within schools by promoting collaboration among staff, providing resources for student and staff well-being, and establishing mechanisms for feedback and support. Offer gender sensitivity training for school administrators to raise awareness of gender biases and stereotypes in leadership practices. Encourage gender-inclusive leadership approaches that value diverse perspectives and experiences

The study was designed to examine the challenges and prospects of fraud control in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The objectives of the study include the following; to find out the impact of fraud control measures, on the overall management of Egor Local Government, to find out the local government council employees knowledge base on the concept of fraud in the public organisation sector. To find out effective fraud control measures influence on prevention and detection of fraud, and to find out the problem of fraud and how to curb it. The study adopted survey research design. The population of study of this research is made up of all staffs of Egor local government council which is 1,156. The sample size of this study is respondents selected randomly from the population of the study. The instrument used for the collection of data was the questionnaire which was administered to the study sampled respondents. 150 questionnaires were distributed with a 100% retrieval. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentage. The study revealed amongst others that Egor local government does not have modern technological devices to track the inflow and outflow of revenue in the council. Furthermore, policy recommendations were proffered, one of which is that Egor local government should acquire and utilize modern technological devices for transactions. This can help to track all payments and transactions made in the council.

This study investigated “Fertility Behaviour in Egor Local Government Area of Benin city, Edo State”. The main purpose of this study is to describe and create an understanding of the fertility behaviour which is predetermines the fertility patterns, and is in turn determined by fertility expectations of “fertility actors” in Egor Local Government Area. Fertility behaviour is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon influenced by a range of individual, social, and cultural factors. In developed countries, fertility rates have been declining for decades and are now below replacement levels in many cases. This review examines the determinants of fertility behaviour in developed countries, including economic, demographic, and attitudinal factors. The role of women's education and employment, family policies, and individual attitudes towards childbearing are particularly highlighted. Overall, this review highlights the need for a multidimensional approach to understanding fertility behaviour developing countries such as Nigeria and the importance of considering both structural and individual-level factors in fertility decision-making.