Browsing by Author "Ayodele, I. A."

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Assessment of chemical and organoleptic properties of fortified indigenous maize-based snack
(2019) Apata, O. C.; Oyebade, O. J.; Ajayi, O. O.; Ajayi, O. O.; Adebayo, I. N.; Meludu, N. T.; Ayodele, I. A.
Backgronnd: Aadun is an indigenous maize-bascd snack high in energy, phosphorus and magnesium but low in protein. it is often sold with minimal packaging under conditions which may lead to its rapid deterioration. Protein fortification and improved packaging could enhance its balance of nutrients and increase acceptability. Objective: The study evaluated the chemical composition and organoleptic qualities of fortified, aadun. Methodology: Four different samples of aadun were prepared. T0 served as the control (unfortified aadun) while the three others (T i, T2 and T3 were fortified with groundnut, cray fish and soybeans, respectively. The four samples were subjected to proximate and mineral analysis. Different packaging materials such as foil paper, polyethylene and plastic plate covered with kiln film were used to present the samples to 50 panellists for organoleptic assessment. Results were subjected to descriptive statistics and ANOV A using SPSS version 20 Results- fortified samples were found to be significantly different in their chemical composition and sensory attributes from the control sample. The fortified aadun samples had higher protein, crude fibre, ether extract, iron magnesium, iodine, sodium, potassium and phosphorus due the control. The T0, was rated highest for the colour and the T1 for taste, texture, aroma and overall acceptability. The most preferred packaging material for the samples was plastic plate covered with kiln film while polyethylene was least preffered. Conclusion: Fortifying aadun with different ingredients especially groundnut and improving the materials used in packaging will improve its consumer acceptability.
Assessment of consumers acceptability and its socio-economic effect on their patronage at U&I fast food in the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
(2016-10) Apata, O. C.; Ayodele, I. A.; Abimbola, A. F.
This study assessed the food acceptability at the U&I Fast Food in the University of Ibadan and the socio-economic effect of fast food at the selected centre (U&l fast food) University of Ibadan, The result showed that consumers who are under 20 years of age constitutes the major age group with 43.1% and those in age bracket 31-40 constitutes the major age group with 40% for staff at the fast food, 65% of the consumers wire females while 35% were males. Also, a higher percentage earn between 51000 - 90000 Naira and 100000 - 500000 Naira for staff and consumers respectively. The level of education of most of the consumers was tertiary education and those of ' the staff were secondary education at 86% and 45% respectively. They represented45% of staff and 98% of students. The higher percentage of students could be associated.to the closeness to, Hall of Residence. The study showed that consumers were highly aware of food at the fast food, joint at 87%. This study showed that consumers patronize the fast food joint because of one of - these factors: clean environment, taste, cheapness, appealing, quality, flavour and also because of their texture, hygienic practices and preparation.
Enterprise characteristics of selected hotels for indigenous snacks acceptability in South-West, Nigeria
(Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria, 2018-12) Apata, O. C.; Abimbola, A. F.; Ajayi, O. O.; Meludu, N. T.; Ayodele, I. A.
The study assessed the enterprise characteristics of various tourists' centers across the selected states in Southwest Nigeria. It was conducted in selected hotels and tourists centers in southwest Nigeria. Twenty caterers were 1 randomly selected in each hotel and tourist centers. Data were collected using questionnaire and analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The findings of the study show that indigenous snacks were offered in lower proportion to continental snacks in hotels across the states in south-west Nigeria, these snacks are prepared and packaged hygienically and also theses hotels have adequate recreational facilities. The study recommended that workshops and seminars should be organized on promotion of indigenous snacks into hotels and tourists centers.
Perception and customer loyalty in hotels within Ibadan metropolis, Ibadan, Oyo State
(2018-10) Apata, O. C.; Afolabi, T. D.; Ayodele, I. A.
This research was carried out to assess the effect of perception on customer’s loyalty in hotels within Ibadan Metropolis., Random sampling was used to sample 150 respondents from the hotels in Ibadan. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Overall perception towards tangibility was ranked at the strongly agree level (4.24), overall perception towards reliability was ranked at the strongly agree, level (412), overall perception towards responsiveness dimension was at the strongly agree level (4.26), overall perception towards assurance dimension was ranked at the agree level (4.19), overall perception towards empathy dimension was ranked at the strongly agree level (4.29). There is also a significant relationship between customer perception, overall loyalty (r= 0.458, p< 0.01), word of mouth fr= 0.858, p< 0.01), repeat patronage (r-0.813, p< 0.01), price insensitivity (r-0.460, p< 0.01). The study has found that there is significant relationship between perception of service (tangibles, responsiveness, assurance, ana empathy), word of mouth, repeat patronage and price insensitivity.
Presence of hydrocarbons and heavy metals in some fish species in the cross river, Nigeria.
(2004) Olaifa, F. E.; Ayodele, I. A.
The study was undertaken to determine the total hydrocarbon (THC) and heavy metal contents of fish (finfish and shelf fish) in the cross river, Nigeria. Fish samples were collected in the dry (March) and rainy (October) seasons between 2000-2002. The finfish species identified in the study were Synodontis clarias, Sarotherodon galilaeus, Heterotis niloticus, Scholbe mystus, ansorgil and the shelfish were macrobrachium vollenhovonii and tympanotnomus luscalus. Significant difference (P<0.05) existed between finfish andshellfish in both THC and heavy metals contents. The levels of THC in fish exceeded the World Health Organization's limit of 0.0001 ppm by an average of 3.2 and 15.57 mg/kg in fin and shelffish respectively. High concerntrations of vanadium and THC in fish samples were the main indicators of pollution from petroleum sources
Wildlife-human interface: a case study of Yankari national park Bauchi State, Nigeria
(2003) Akinyemi, A. F.; Ayodele, I. A.
Most of the serious problems facing protected areas in Africa today has a human component. Among the more common problems are human encroachment, unauthorized harvesting of resources, and the conflict between wildlife managers and local people. The study illustrates the major wild Animals, agricultural and livestock pest in the study area and the attitudes of the farmers/villagers to wild animal species. A land-use planning system that incorporate a floating zoning system which ultimately merge with a permanent zoning system with range of vegetation such as multipurpose trees and shrubs (MPTS) around the park will allow traditional grazing and avoid conflict with local people.