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Integrated rural accessibility Planning: feasible option for rural access planning in Nigeria
(The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, 2009-10) Ipingbemi, O
Rural roads are crucial to the socio-economic development of the rural inhabitants. It provides them the opportunity to access water and firewood points, farm plots and educational and health facilities among others. However; the state of rural roads in Nigeria is deplorable with about 75% of them in poor condition. The consequence is that the rural communities are cut off from socio-economic facilities resulting in perpetuation of rural poverty. Efforts geared towards rural access planning over the years in Nigeria relied on top-down approach and qualitative assessment of the travel characteristics of the rural people. The result is the dismal failure of the approach to provide sustainable solutions to the mobility constraints of members of rural communities. Therefore, the adoption of Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning, an approach that is quantifiable, need-based and participatory (bottom-up) in addressing the rural access problem of the rural people may be the option needed for solving the seemingly intractable rural accessibility constraints in the rural areas in the country.
Socio-economic implications and environmental effects of oil spillage in some communities in the Niger Delta
(Taylor & Francis, 2009-03) Ipingbemi, O
This study examined the effects of oil spillage on the socio-economic activities of the people and the environment in some communities in the Niger delta. The objectives are to determine the quantity of oil spilled from pipelines, the area of coverage and to assess the effects of oil spillage on the people, soil and water. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data relied on the administration of structured questionnaires; 319 questionnaires were randomly distributed to a sample population (household heads), with 302 retrieved. Secondary data were sourced from published materials. Also, soil samples from four locations and water samples from five locations were collected to determine the pH value of the water, the presence and concentration of heavy metals in the soil and the total hydrocarbon content (THC) of water. Soil and water samples were analysed using the atomic absorption spectrophotometer and gravimetric methods for soil and water, respectively. There was a strong relationship between the volume of oil spilled and the area coverage. Laboratory soil analysis from sampled communities showed a higher concentration of heavy metals (chromium, lead, arsenic, etc.) above the World Health Organization (WHO) permissible levels as well as the figure for controlled site. Similarly, three of the communities studied had THC concentrations of 40,000 ppm exceeding both WHO limit of 1 ppm and controlled site. This has grave implications on the soil, water and socio-economic activities of the people. It is, therefore, important that environmental laws should be strictly adhered to. Compensation should be adequately and promptly paid to the communities, and remedial action should be speedily undertaken whenever there are spills. Finally, the oil companies must involve the communities in the maintenance and monitoring of pipelines with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life of members of rural communities.
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.
Spatial analysis and socio-economic burden of road crashes in South-western Nigeria
(Taylor and Francis, 2008-06) Ipingbemi, O
Road traffic accidents are a major health problem in Nigeria. Death and injuries resulting from road crashes in the country have been on the increase over the years. For instance, fatality rate rose from 5.3 in 1970 to 5.8 in 2005. The purpose of the paper is to assess the pattern and socio-economic burden of road crashes on road accident victims in south-western Nigeria. The study relied on the administration of 438 questionnaires to road accident victims in both public and private hospitals in south-western Nigeria. The data were presented using descriptive statistics. Findings indicated that more than 70% of the accident victims were within the productive age group of between 15–45 years, with over 60% of them living below the poverty line. Motorcycles and buses accounted for 70% of the vehicles while about 40% of the victims were pedestrians. Each victim on average spent a minimum of US$17 per day on medical expenses and had at least one person attached to him/her throughout the period of admission. This has grave implications on the welfare of the families and the socio-economic development of the country. The paper calls for the use of preventive methods and post-crash management initiatives in order to reduce the magnitude and burden of road crashes on members of the society in south-western Nigeria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Urbanization, environmental health and planning
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, 2008) Sanni, L; Ipingbemi, O

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