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"Learning from craft taxonomies: development and a Yoruba textile tradition. "
(Indigenous knowledge and development monitor, 1995) Wolff, N.H.; Wahab, B.O.
The value of eliciting .taxonomies to reveal the local knowledge of local communities about their natural and cultural world has been appreciated by anthropologists and developers for several decades. Craft taxonomies receive little attention, despite the role they play in structuring the indigenous knowledge which underlies handicraft industries in the informal sector of developing economies. The resilience of Yoruba indigenous hand-woven cloth industries has been proven again and again, as forces of change have tested the readiness of weavers to adapt to shifts in taste, competition from outside markets, "changing technologies, and the lure of modern-sector occupations. Although the textile taxonomy presented in this article is preliminary and still in progress, it is an example of indigenous knowledge in action, where choices are constantly being made on the basis of contemporary tastes and markets.
Community development associations and self-reliance: the case of lsalu community development union, Iseyin, Nigeria
(Intermediate technology publications, 1996) Wahab, B.O.
Indigenous knowledge systems and the human settlements: towards integration into education curriculum
(Indigenous knowledge study group, 1996) Wahab, B.O.
"The importance of indigenous organizations to the sustainability of contemporary Yoruba strip-weaving industries in Iseyin, Nigeria "
(Intermediate technology publications, 1996) Wahab, B.O.; Wolff, N.H.
"The influence of alaafia on the design and development of Yoruba housing: a case study of Ibadan and Iseyin "
("Center for indigenous knowledge for agriculture and rural development (CIKARD) Iowa State University Ames ", 1997) Wiltgen, B.; Wahab, B.
"This study examines housing developments, both traditional and contemporary, in Yoruba society, within the context of alaafia, the concept of Yoruba well-being. The evaluation ranges in scope from materiality and physical characteristics of a dwelling to the emotional and spiritual satisfaction gained by living there. All of these aspects of a dwelling relate in some way to alaafia. Literature abounds on Yoruba architecture yet the influence of well-being on the design and construction has not been addressed. This study fills that gap. The traditional compound (agbo ile), as the oldest housing type, is researched in greater detail in order to understand basic Yoruba cultural traits and to establish the relationships between a residence and alaafia. Two types of self-contained housing (ile adagbe), and another communal-based type, the ""Brazilian"" (kojusimi-ki-nkojusio), were analyzed with the same parameters used in the evaluation of traditional compounds. This approach allows for a comparative study and exposes any tereotypes held by the Yoruba about particular dwelling types and their residents. The study draws similarities between the various types of housing. It also uncovers some of the changing values within alaafia and Yoruba culture. One's personal living space, its maintenance, ambiance and appearance are subjective issues. Personal preferences guide the prioritization of the traits of alaafia. Although all parts of alaafia may have been satisfied for an individual who lives in an apartment flat, this may not have been accomplished through traditional means. Instead of a shrine (ojubo) in the home, he/she may go to church or the mosque. Instead of being without the wisdom and influence of older generations, a young couple might extend this responsibility towards an older couple also living in the building, or to the landlord. This relationship becomes a pseudo-extended family. The influence of westernization in personal tastes as well as construction materials and methods are also addressed. The use of traditional materials has grown in popularity. This is due to the similarities in performance between modem and traditional materials, and the decreased cost of building with the latter. Recently, sustainability has become an issue in communities and town planning authorities. As a result'there is rising support for building with natural/local materials to avoid half-financed, abandoned projects. The traditional compound (agbo ile) plan is being resurrected in the contemporary courtyard house. Yet, the Brazilian type (kojusimi-kinkojusio) seems to be a closer match to traditional architectural types in terms of alaafia, reflecting the physical and the social worlds of the Yoruba people. Although the physical, economic, cultural and social environment is changing in Yorubaland, the pursuit of alaafia remains constant. The methods and ways that well-being is achieved have changed and impacted the architectural environment. "
The relevance of the environmental planning and management (EPM) process to local government and the responsibilities of the local government: the case of sustainable Ibadan project (sip), Nigeria
(Journal of the Nigerian institute of town planners, 1998) Wahab, B.O.
Nigerian cities which are supposed to be development centres are currently plagued with environmental problems of various types. There has, however, been the recognition that better city management practices will facilitate attempts at minimizing those environmental problems. Moreover, combined efforts of the federal. state and local governments, as well as those of the private sector will be needed in order to deal effectively with urban problems. Using the participant - observation research approach, the paper investigates the relevance of environmental planning and management process to local governments, and identifies some of the roles of local governments within the process. It, in particular, highlights the roles of planners in facilitating activities of local governments in implementation of the sustainable Ibadan Programme (SIP). It argues that the environmental problems facing Ibadan Metropolis can be effectively addressed in a sustainable manner by application of participatory and interactive environmental planning and management (EPM) process
Urban design
(Macmillan Nigeria Publishers, 2001) Wahab, B.O.
Special issues in urban transportation in Nigeria
(Nigeria Institute of Transport Technology, 2004) Arosanyin, G.T; Ipingbemi, O.
The transport burden of rural women in Amuro District, Kogi State
(Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2005) Ipingbemi, O; Aloba, O
Women generally play a crucial role in the socio-economic survival and sustenance of their families. Apart from getting involved in rural agricultural production and reproductive activities, women perform household task such as transporting water, and firewood as well as ensuring that their children get to school and health centers whenever they are sick. Most of these functions are carried out on foot especially in the rural areas. The study of' women activity patterns in Amuro District of Kogi State shows that they are mostly responsible for the transportation of water, firewood and agricultural produce in the district. In all probability the time and efforts used on transport activities, would have a devastating impact on the welfare of women. It is therefore imperative to put in place national rural transport policy (NRTP) that is sensitive to the transport burden of rural women in Nigeria.
Is the carnage on our roads justified?
(Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2006) Ipingbemi, O
The magnitude of carnage 01! Nigerian roads has become worrisome in recent times. Over the years, the number of people who have lost their lives in road accidents has been on the increase. For example, between 1960 and 2001, over 250,000 fatalities were recorded. Specifically in 1960, 1,083 people died through road traffic accidents. This figure jumped to 8,102 deaths in 2001, an increase of more than 600%. This could be described as a national "calamity". Human error accounted for more than 80% of the cases. In the same vein, the pattern of fatality in some selected states in Nigeria between 1996-2000 showed that Lagos state all the average was responsible for more than 8% of the total road accident fatality in the country during the period of analysis. Whereas in terms of fatality rate and severity index, Lagos state came second and last respectively. Urgent and proactive steps are therefore needed to step down the level of carnage on Nigerian roads. Both the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety commission (FRSC) should be reorganized and overhauled while health institution's should be strengthened Government should as a matter of urgency establish Road Safety Research Institute charged with the sole responsibility of conducting research on safety measures.
The institutionalization of the environmental planning and management process
(Counstellation books, 2006) Wahab, B.O.
Sustainable community-based development project approach in the new millennium: the need for project planners at the local government level
(Counstellation books, 2006) Wahab, B.O.
Issues of concern in road transport system in Nigeria
(Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2006-02) Ipingbemi, O
The road transport system in Nigeria has played a major role in the socio-economic development of the country. The road mode still remains the dominant and most elaborate of all forms of transport in the country today. However, several issues are of concern to both the operators and users of road transport system in Nigeria. These include condition of roads and its funding, road traffic accidents and vehicular air pollution. For example, 54 per cent of the road network in Nigeria is still in poor condition with, an annual cost of N133.8 billion (INR = N 2.92) to the Nigerian economy. About N300 billion is needed in the next ten years to bring the total network of roads in the country into fairly good condition. In the same vein, deaths from road traffic accidents have also been staggering. For example, between 1960 and 2001 more than 2,50,000 people have lost their lives in road traffic accidents. The growth in vehicular traffic coupled with rapid urbanization has led to increase in Vehicular Air Pollution (VAP) making Nigeria's air quality one of the worst in the world. Therefore, a range of integrated approach is needed to bring sanity into Nigerian road transport system so as to enhance the effective mobility of people as well as the socio-economic development of the country.
Elements of Rural Housing
(Department of Urban & Regional Planning, 2007) Wahab, B.O.
Housing project planning and development
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, 2007) Sanni, L; Ipingbemi, O
Car wash service in Nigerian's road transport system: evidence from Ilorin
(Nigerian Economic Society, 2007-03) Arosanyin, G.T; Ipingbemi, O
The informal sector is a vital segment of the economy of most developing countries, including Nigeria. Research on the urban informal sector in general and the road transport sector in particular in Nigeria has neglected road transport supportive services. These services are crucial to the effective and efficient operation of the road transport system. This paper therefore examines one of such services, the car wash service, and uses Ilorin as the case study. The survey revealed that it is a sole proprietorship business dominated by males. About 95 per cent of the operators used informal financial sources, to start the business. It provides employment and income to operators who are mostly unskilled and have little formal education. The number of vehicles washed and the age of the business were found to be positive determinants of earnings, while apprentice access was found to impact negatively on earnings. The major constraints in the industry are irregular water supply and lack of financial assistance for development and modernization. For the full potential of this informal business activity to be realized, the water board needs to guarantee adequate supply of water, while the formal financial institutions should make the provision of finance easier to enable the car wash operators to modernize their operations.
Urbanization, environmental health and planning
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, 2008) Sanni, L; Ipingbemi, O
Exploring labour-based approach for rural road maintenance in Nigeria
(2008) Ipingbemi, O
Rural roads are very cardinal to the socio-economic development of the rural population. They enhanced increased agricultural production, facilitate access to educational and health facilities and provide spatial interaction among rural communities. However, in Nigeria, the condition of rural roads is pathetic. More than 70% of rural road network is in deplorable condition, which is due partly to inadequate finance, weak technical knowhow of personnel, the use of heavy equipment, official corruption and most importantly lack of political will by the government or its agencies. The consequences are disruption of socio-economic activities of the rural inhabitants. Therefore, the adoption of Labour- Based Approach which is participatory in nature and utilizes local knowledge and initiatives as well as requiring little resources could be the panacea to the protracted deplorable and deteriorating condition of rural roads in the country. The approach will not only improve the quality of life of the rural populace through the creation of job opportunities for the teeming rural population and lowering of transport cost, it will also ensure the sustainable maintenance of rural roads in the country.
Some aspects of physical planning and development in Nigeria
(Department of Urban & Regional Planning, 2008) Wahab, B.O.
Socio-economic characteristics and driving behaviour of commercial drivers in southwestern Nigeria cities
(2008) Ipingbemi, O
The study examined the relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of commercial drivers and their level of safety in Southwestern Nigeria. 600 structured questionnaires were administered to commercial drivers at motor parks in selected cities in the study area. Both descriptive and correlation analysis were used for data presentation. Findings indicated that about 60% of the drivers were below 45years while over 90% of them have no more than secondary education-out of which 27.5% have no formal education. Most of them are paid daily which they considered too meager. The age of vehicle showed that more than 65% were over 10 years old and over 95% of these vehicles are fairly used imported vehicles called "Tokunbo"; which is ridden on equally fairly used imported tyres. Vehicle defects accounted for 43.6% of the causes of accidents from drivers' perspective. Similarly, there is inverse relationship between level of education and cases of road accidents. The paper calls for proactive drivers' education and training as well as effective law enforcement in order to reduce the level of carnage on Nigerian roads.