Edo State

This study is on "Engaging Youth in Agripreneurship: Strategies for Fostering Agricultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship among Youths in Edo State,". It investigates the challenges limiting youth participation in agribusiness and identifies strategies that can enhance their involvement in the sector. The research was guided by four research questions and four purposes of study. The study employs a descriptive survey research design, With a population of 150,203 youth involved in agripreneurship in Edo State, a sample of 150 respondents was selected using simple random sampling due to the large population size. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire, validated by my supervisor and two lecturers from the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, University of
Benin.the instrument was tested for reliability using pearson correlation coefficient yielding a coefficient of 0.68. The analysis was conducted using mean and standard deviation, with a threshold of 2.5 for acceptance of responses. The Findings revealed that digital agriculture platforms, cooperative farming models,agribusiness incubators and hubs, and government-subsidized youth agribusiness loans would significantly support young agripreneurs in Edo State. However, challenges such as limited access to land, unfavorable government policies, inadequate agricultural training, lack of mentorship, and negative perceptions of agriculture continue to hinder youth participation

The main objective of this study was on adult education programs for reformation of prison inmates in Oko prison Benin city Edo state:Challenges and Strategies for improvement. To guide this study, four research questions were formulated. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised all the prison staf and inmates in Edo State. The sample consisted of 200 persons i.e. 100 inmates and 100 prison staf selected through simple random sampling. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection which was dully validated by experts in Adult Education and Measurement and Evaluation. Among the major findings of the study were that overcrowding, poor funding, poor sanitation, poor facilities militate against reformation of prison inmates while provision of adequate facilities, recruitment of professional educators and administrators, adequate counseling services, adequate funding of prisons among others were the strategies for improvement in reformation of prison inmates in Edo State

This research delves into the elements that lead to the creation of gullies, with a particular emphasis on the soil attributes at the gully location of the University of Benin. Soil samples were extracted from three distinct points at the site. A series of examinations were performed on these samples to ascertain their soil properties, encompassing sieve analysis, specific gravity, Atterberg limits, compaction, and triaxial tests. The results of the various tests reveals that soil samples had a medium liquid limit and relatively low plasticity for the Atterberg limits. There is a specific gravity range of 2.61 to 2.64 for the soil samples classifying them as organic soils according to classification system proposed by Bowles (2012). The compaction test revealed that soil retains a significant amount of moisture even when compacted to its densest state. The triaxial test revealed that the soil exhibits a relatively low friction angle coupled with substantial cohesion. And finally the sieve analysis shed light on the particle size distribution in the soil samples, which exhibit a reddish-brown coloration and are located below the A-line on the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) chart, classifying them as silts. Known for their moderate infiltration rates, these silts contribute to increased surface runoff, which is a key factor in gully development.

This study investigated the assessment of the attitude of secondary school students towards Economics in public secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and examined. The sample size for the study was made up of 200 students randomly selected from SS1 and SS2. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. An analysis of data was done using mean score. Criterions mean score of 2.50 was used as selection criterion.The findings from the study include that teaching methods, mastery of subject matter, conducive learning environment and availability of resources all constitute factors influencing the attitude of students towards Economics. It was concluded that there is positive attitude of SS1 and SS2 students towards Economics in public secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. It was therefore recommended among others that since there is positive attitude of students towards the study of Economics, government should continue to ensure that the subject matter of Economics remain a top priority in order to sustain the interest of students.

The study was carried out at Iguzama Community in Ovia North East Local Government area of Edo state, Nigeria, to evaluate some soils for tomato cultivation. The study area consisted of two sites; Site A, a 4 hectare land, and site B, a 12 hectare land. Soil survey was carried out by the rigid grid method at a detailed scale, using the rigid grid method which produced four mapping units. Each mapping units was represented by a pedon and each pedon was appropriately described. Soil samples were analysed using standard procedures. The result of the land evaluation revealed that pedon 1a (1.65ha) representing 38%, pedon 2a (2.64ha) which representing 62%, pedon 1b (6.4ha) representing 53% and pedon 2b (5.69ha) representing 47% of the study area were not suitable (N) for tomato cultivation due to severe limitations in soil physical characteristics and fertility. Limitations in soil physical characteristics cannot be amended, thus the study area should not be used for tomato cultivation; however, the study area may be used for other purpose(s) for which it is found suitable.

The purpose of this study is to examine the quality of work-life, work-life balance and job satisfaction among university workers in the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The specific objective of the study is to examine the quality of worklife of university workers, to ascertain university workers perception of work-life balance and to find out the level of job satisfaction among university workers in the University of Benin, Benin-city, Edo state, Nigeria. The study adopts a survey research instrument through the administration of questionnaires to three hundred and forty (340) members of staff of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Data from three hundred and twenty-two (322) respondents was found useable, and the Statistical Package for the Social Science was use for the descriptive analysis. The result obtained from the analysis revealed that workers perceive some element of quality of worklife in the institution (University of Benin) although moderately. Again, in collecting data on the perception of work-life balance of the respondents, it was observed that workers understand what constitutes work-life balance. The responses from respondents revealed that the institution has policies on work-life balance although they are moderate. Furthermore, it was observed that workers have a moderate level of satisfaction towards their job in the institution and this is as a result of workers being satisfied with only some aspect of their job such as promotion and job security

Milk is the fresh lacteal secretion from the mammary glands of mammals used in nourishing their young. It also serves as a significant food source for humans of all ages. However, milk can be easily contaminated by microorganisms and toxic substances such as aflatoxins during the stages of milking, processing, storage and transportation. The aim of this study was to isolate and characterize moulds from raw cow milk and its locally processed products, sold in open markets in Benin City. A total of 16 samples were obtained from two markets (Aduwawa and Oluku) in Benin City, Edo state. All samples were serially diluted and inoculated on Potato dextrose agar (PDA) using the pour plate technique. Pure cultures were obtained, and fungal isolates were identified based on the cultural and morphological characteristics. The pH of each sample was determined using an electronic pH meter (PH-98108) and the moisture contents of the samples were determined according to the method of AOAC. Fungal counts obtained in this study ranged from 0.10 ± 1.00 to 0.90 ± 0.30x10 3 Cfu/ml. Fungi isolated in this study include: Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Penicillium digitatum, Rhizopus nigricans, Curvulavia lunata, Fusarium oxysporium, Cladosporium sp, and Penicillium sp. The most occurring fungi were Penicillium sp. and Aspergillus niger (23%) and the least occurring fungi (7.7%) were Rhizopus nigricans and Curvulavia lunata. Mean pH values of the samples ranged from 4.10 ± 0.30 to 6.20 ± 0.80 while the moisture content ranged from 6.00 ± 0.40% to 20.00 ± 0.70%. This study revealed the presence of mycotoxigenic moulds such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger in locally processed milk products sold in open markets in Benin City. This may have resulted from unhygienic conditions during processing and storage of the milk products, and poor sanitary conditions of the milk handlers as well.

The purpose of this research work is to examine the Role of Social Media on Local Government politics: Using Ovia North East as a case study. Three Research questions and Three Research hypothesis was examined in the study. To achieve this, the descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study focused on Ovia North East Local government Area hence, population consists of all adults 18 years and above, residing in Ovia North East Local government Area. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 75 adults. To this end, the researcher recommended that social media should be used more on campaigns of those seeking political offices to reveal their manifestoes to a wider reach of electorates. The harmful effect of using social media to discredicts political opponents through spreading of disinformation and fake news should be stopped by those politicians involved as the betterment of the country is more than anyones selfish interests. The laws on punishments of those spreading fake news should be properly enforce, to desist those involved in spreading fake news

Access to clean and safe water is essential for human health and sustainable development. This study assessed the physicochemical properties of water obtained from tap, well, and river sources in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria, to evaluate their quality and suitability for domestic use. Parameters such as pH, temperature, total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), total solids (TS), total hardness, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), phosphate, and heavy metals (lead, chromium, and cadmium) were analyzed. Results showed that most parameters were within the permissible limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2022) and Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS, 2015). However, cadmium concentrations in tap and well water slightly exceeded recommended values, indicating possible contamination from waste or corroded materials. A structured Questionnaire administered to residents revealed that most residents depend on borehole water, do not treat their water and have limited awareness of contamination risks. The study therefore recommends regular monitoring, improved sanitation, and community education to ensure safe and sustainable water quality in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area

This study explored women’s contribution to socio-economic development of Ovia North - East Local Government Area of Edo State. It explores how women has made impactful contributions to the development of Ovia North-East. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study as five (5) research questions were raised to guide the investigation and the population of the study consisted of women residing in Ovia North-East Local Government Area while a total of one hundred (100) respondents were randomly selected as the sample size. A structured questionnaire titled Contribution of Women to The Socio-Economic Development Questionnaire (CWSEDQ) was used to collect data from respondents. The research instrument was validated by experts in the Department of Adult and Continuing Education. Data collected were statistically analyzed using frequency counts, simple percentage, mean scores and standard deviations. The results were presented in tables showing respondent’s responses and the decisions made based on the established decision rule. The findings revealed that women contribute significantly to socio-economic development, particularly in agriculture, small-scale enterprises, community development, family welfare, and local trade. The study further showed that women’s economic activities have a strong positive impact on household income and poverty reduction, as ix their involvement in business, cooperatives, and entrepreneurial ventures improves financial stability and living standards. Furthermore, women’s education was shown to be a major determinant of their socio-economic contribution, as educated women demonstrated higher participation, better decision-making, and stronger engagement in leadership and community development. Based on these findings, the study recommends improving women’s access to education, addressing cultural barriers through awareness campaigns among others. These measures are essential for enhancing women’s contributions to sustainable socio- economic development in Ovia North-East.