Research Article
Solid Waste Management Application and Its Dilemma in Kano Metropolis-Nigeria
Saleh Muhammad
,
Azizan Marzuki*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2024
Pages:
108-121
Received:
30 May 2024
Accepted:
8 July 2024
Published:
20 September 2024
Abstract: Rapid urbanization and population growth with its associated Solid Waste Management issues are at the moment the front burner challenges of the 21st century, more especially in developing countries of the world of which Nigeria is inclusive. However, the majority of past research in Solid Waste Management has mostly concentrated on the institutional capability and resources required to handle the problems associated with solid waste management, with little attention paid to the attitudes of city inhabitants. Therefore, this research article examines the trends and applications of solid waste management (SWM) in the rapidly urbanizing Kano Metropolis, looks at how the attitudes of city dwellers have contributed to the problem of SWM, and then goes on to review new applications that have been used to manage solid waste in the study area. The study report, which draws on secondary and empirical data sources, finds that just 20.5 tons of the 330 tons of solid waste produced every day are properly managed. The results therefore imply that two factors—bad attitudes of city inhabitants and insufficient institutional capacity—influence the city's poor SWM. While these urban citizens' negative views towards solid waste management (SWM) have contributed to the current indiscriminate garbage disposal, weak institutions have also made it difficult to handle solid waste concerns in the city and prevented timely solutions. In order to ensure effective solid waste management in the Kano Metropolis of Nigeria, the research article now suggests public awareness education programs on solid waste management, public-private partnerships, increased stakeholder engagement, and the creation and implementation of new solid waste management plans.
Abstract: Rapid urbanization and population growth with its associated Solid Waste Management issues are at the moment the front burner challenges of the 21st century, more especially in developing countries of the world of which Nigeria is inclusive. However, the majority of past research in Solid Waste Management has mostly concentrated on the institutiona...
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Research Article
Evaluation and Determination of the Physical Properties of Gasoline and the Presence of Fine Particles in the Ten Districts of the City of N'djamena
Haroun Ali Adannou*,
Podo Mahamat Matar,
Tchang Banda Constantin,
Achta Hamid Saleh,
Simon Ngos III
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2024
Pages:
122-137
Received:
3 September 2024
Accepted:
21 September 2024
Published:
30 September 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajep.20241305.12
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Abstract: The context, which allowed to write this article is the fact that we have noticed an increase in the environmental impact caused by the poor management of car parks and fuel sellers as well as the proliferation of service stations that do not respect any standards. The illegal storage and marketing of petroleum products, especially gasoline, in the city of N'Djamena is the main factor of vulnerability and criticality of air pollutants, thus demonstrating the growing environmental impact in the city of N'Djamena. The presence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) as well as that of fine particles which are part of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and characterize by their toxicities, their persistence in the environment, their bioaccumulation in living tissues, and their long-distance transport. Thus, the main objective of this work is to determine and evaluate the physical properties of gasoline and the presence of fine particles in the ten districts of the city of N'Djamena. These are the species sold on the street and presenting a danger to users. The main idea would be to look for gas stations and points of sale that comply with the regulations in force and those that do not. Then physical analyses were carried out on different types of gasoline consumed and then the air quality was measured with a Purple Air sensor. In conclusion, a complete structure of the ten districts with their degrees of pollution as well as the number of gas stations and fuel sellers on the street will be listed.
Abstract: The context, which allowed to write this article is the fact that we have noticed an increase in the environmental impact caused by the poor management of car parks and fuel sellers as well as the proliferation of service stations that do not respect any standards. The illegal storage and marketing of petroleum products, especially gasoline, in the...
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