An In-Depth Analysis of the Impact of Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULAB) on the Heavy Metal Parameters of The Soil of Mgbuka Obosi in Idemili North L.G.A, Anambra State (Published)
This paper evaluated the impact of used lead acid batteries (ULAB) on the heavy metal parameters of the soil of Mgbuka Obosi in Idemili North L. G. A., Anambra State. Six soil samples were collected for the purpose of this study. Four soil samples were collected from Mgbuka Obosi while two samples were collected from control sites about 2km away from Mgbuka Obosi. The two control sites were presumed to be unaffected by ULAB-related contamination, providing a baseline for comparison. The soil samples were taken to the laboratory (Docchy Analytical Laboratories and Environment Services Limited), air dried and sieved through 2mm sieve for soil analysis. The soil samples were taken to the laboratory (Docchy Analytical Laboratories and Environment Services Limited), air dried and sieved through 2mm sieve for soil analysis. Potassium concentrations are lower in the test locations, ranging from 16.483 ppm to 18.345 ppm, compared to 21.058 ppm and 23.010 ppm in the control samples. Toxic metals such as lead, cadmium, zinc, and copper show significant increases in the test locations. Lead levels are notably higher, ranging from 3.888 ppm to 3.899 ppm in the test sites, compared to 0.892 ppm and 0.881 ppm in the control sites. Zinc levels in the test locations are also significantly higher, ranging from 4.278 ppm to 5.473 ppm, compared to 1.372 ppm and 1.745 ppm in the control samples. The hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference between the heavy metal parameters of the soils of Mgbuka Obosi and that of the control areas was tested using the Independent Samples t-test. For the Independent Samples Test, t(24) = 2.399, p = 0.25. With the p-value of <0.05 means that the null hypothesis of no significance difference is rejected while the alternative hypothesis of significance difference is accepted. This implies that there is significance difference between the heavy metal parameters of the soils of Mgbuka Obosi and the control areas, in Idemili North L. G. A. of Anambra State. Continuous environmental monitoring should be conducted to assess the levels of heavy metals in the soil, water, and air around ULAB sites. This will enable early detection of contamination and facilitate timely intervention. Local authorities should establish routine assessments to track soil quality and ensure compliance with environmental guidelines.
Keywords: Automobile, Contamination, Heavy Metals, Mgbuka Obosi, Soil parameters
Influence of Automobile Commercial Activities on Nnewi Urban Development, Nnewi North L.G.A, Anambra State. (Published)
This research work was based on the growth and impacts of emerged Automobile Commercial activities in Nnewi urban development. The research methods data collection were well structured questionnaires, oral interview and observation by the researcher. The data presentation was done using tables, pie chart and bar charts .Chi-square statistical technique was adopted in the analysis of the data. The study revealed that emerged Automobile commercial activities has a lot of impacts on Nnewi urban development. It was discovered development of Nnewi started with the establishment it. The urbanization of Nnewi as a result commercial and industrial activities has led to urbanization in Nnewi problems .This urbanization problems such increase in crime and insecurity, lack of infrastructures also affect the growth of economic activities in Nnewi .Based on the findings the researcher recommended that insecurity issues should be tackled, provision of infrastructures and proper urban planning should be done in Nnewi
Keywords: Automobile, Commercial Activities, Urban Development, Urbanization
Influence of Automobile Commercial Activities on Nnewi Urban Development, Nnewi North L.G.A, Anambra State. (Published)
This research work was based on the growth and impacts of emerged Automobile Commercial activities in Nnewi urban development. The research methods data collection were well structured questionnaires, oral interview and observation by the researcher. The data presentation was done using tables, pie chart and bar charts .Chi-square statistical technique was adopted in the analysis of the data. The study revealed that emerged Automobile commercial activities has a lot of impacts on Nnewi urban development. It was discovered development of Nnewi started with the establishment it. The urbanization of Nnewi as a result commercial and industrial activities has led to urbanization in Nnewi problems .This urbanization problems such increase in crime and insecurity, lack of infrastructures also affect the growth of economic activities in Nnewi .Based on the findings the researcher recommended that insecurity issues should be tackled, provision of infrastructures and proper urban planning should be done in Nnewi
Keywords: Automobile, Commercial Activities, Infrastructures, Nigeria, Nnewi, Urban Development, Urbanization