U. Igbudu

This study examines the solid waste management practices in Sapele, the challenges hindering effective waste management, the role of the local government, and residents' attitudes toward waste disposal. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, allowing for data collection from a
representative sample without manipulation. The study population comprised residents aged 18 to 65 years who are directly involved in waste generation, collection, disposal, and management. A total of 490 respondents participated in the study, and data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire. The analysis was conducted using mean and standard deviation. Findings indicate that while waste collection services are available, unsustainable practices such as illegal dumping and open burning persist. A significant gap exists in waste segregation, recycling, and composting due to inadequate public awareness, poor infrastructure, and weak enforcement of waste regulations. The local government plays a vital role in waste management; however, challenges such as insufficient waste bins, ineffective penalties, and limited funding hinder progress. Despite these challenges, residents exhibit a positive attitude toward waste management, recognizing its importance and expressing willingness to participate in community clean-up efforts and pay for waste
collection services. The study recommends a multi-faceted approach to improving waste management in Sapele, including increased investment in infrastructure, stricter enforcement of waste disposal regulations, expansion of recycling programs, and intensified public awareness campaigns. Strengthening collaboration between government agencies, private waste management firms, and local communities is essential to developing a more sustainable and efficient waste management system. These findings have significant implications for environmental and safety education, highlighting the need for integrating waste management strategies into school curricula, fostering
community-based environmental programs, and promoting sustainable waste management practices for long-term environmental sustainability.

The study dealt on the knowledge and preventive practices of malaria among students in University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, five research questions were raised and answered. The descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The population for this study was made of forty thousand two hundred and eighty-nine (40,289) undergraduates in the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State in the 2024/2025 academic session. The sample size for this study was 297 respondents. This was drawn using the multi stage sampling technique was adopted for the study. Firstly the systematic sampling technique was used to select five (5) faculties from the fifteen (15) faculties. Secondly proportionate sampling was used to select 3% from each selected faculty. Thirdly simple random sampling of balloting with replacement was used to select respondents for the study. The department names were written on a piece of paper, put in a hat, shuffled and then 5 departments were drawn from the hat. The selection process was random. The research instrument is a self-structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other experts in the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education. The Cronbanch Alpha method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The questionnaire was administered to a group of 20 respondents which were not part of the study. A Cronbach coefficient of .701 was obtained. This shows that the instrument is reliable. For data analysis, frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to calculate the research findings. Findings from the study revealed that there is high level of knowledge among university of Benin students regarding malaria. The study concluded that the preventive practices adopted by University of Benin students to combat malaria include sleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets, using mosquito repellents, wearing protective clothing such as long sleeves and trousers to reduce mosquito exposure, clearing bushes and stagnant water around their residences or hostels to prevent mosquito breeding, and participating in health campaigns or sensitization programmes on malaria prevention. The study recommended among others that the University of Benin management should intensify health education campaigns on malaria prevention through seminars, posters, and social media platforms to sustain and further improve students’ knowledge and awareness.

The study dealt on the assessment of personal hygiene practices among undergraduate hostelites in University of Benin. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and answered. The descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The population for this study was made of all the 10,694 undergraduate residing in the hostels of the University of Benin during the 2024/2025 academic session. The sample size for the study was made up of 385 respondents. With the aid of the simple random sampling technique, 77 respondents each were selected from hall 1, hall 2, hall 3, hall 4 and hall 5, thus, making a total sample size of 385 respondents. The research instrument is a self- structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other experts in the department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education. The split-half method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The questionnaire was administered to a group of 20 respondents which were not part of the Study. A Cronbach coefficient of .795 was obtained. This shows that the instrument is reliable. For data analysis, frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to calculate the research findings. Findings from the study revealed that there is high level of knowledge of personal hygiene among undergraduate hostel residents at the University of Benin. The study concluded that the common personal hygiene practices adopted by undergraduate students living in the hostels include bathing at least twice daily, brushing their teeth twice a day, washing their hands with soap after using the toilet, changing clothes and underwear daily, washing clothes at least once a week, trimming nails regularly, keeping their rooms and surroundings clean, and using deodorant body spray daily. The study recommended among others that the University should organise periodic hygiene
awareness campaigns and workshops for students, emphasising the importance of personal cleanliness, proper handwashing, dental care, and safe food handling practices to promote better hygiene habits.

This study aimed at examining the effect of child labour on psychology well-being of children in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Four research questions were raised to guide the study which states What are the nature of children Labour in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State?, What are the characteristics of child labour in Ovia North East Local Government Area? What are the impact of child labour on psychology well-being of children in Ovia North East Local Government Area? What are the possible strategies that can be deployed to address the Child labour in Ovia North East Local Government Area?. Related literatures of eminent scholars views on the study were reviewed. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The total population comprises of all residents from Ugbowo in Egor Local Government Area, who are twenty five years old and above. While the sample was a total 390 respondents. The research instrument employed for this study was a self-structured questionnaire that sought information from the respondents from selected schools. The reliability of the research instrument was ascertained using slip half reliability technique. The reliability of the retrieved instrument was ascertained using Crombach Correlation coefficient method. A reliability coefficient score of 0.641was obtained. Data was collected from the respondents and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean ( �ത ) and standard deviation (SD). Findings revealed nature of children Labour in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State to be Exploitation, Deprivation of childhood, Forced labor, Hazardous work and Violation of human right. It was also revealed that the impacts of child labour on psychology well-being of children in Ovia North East Local Government Area includes increased risk of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression and so on, increased rick of criminal behavior, cognitive and behavioral problems such as learning difficulties and so on, impaired social and emotional development such as difficulty in forming relationships and Increased risk of exploitation and abuse. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Improve access to education by removing barriers to education, such as school fees, transportation costs and discriminatory practices. It was also recommended that specifically target vulnerable families and communities with high rates of child labour.