Benefits and Drivers of Green Building Projects Implementation in Nigeria (Published)
This study examined the benefits and drivers of implementing green building projects in Nigerian. Data was obtained through the distribution of questionnaire to professionals among the selected construction companies. Descriptive statistics and RII were utilized for the data analysis. Findings from the study revealed a high awareness of GB benefits and drivers among various construction participants in the industry. Among the environmental, economic, and social benefits revealed in this study include: reduced greenhouse gas emission, reduced energy consumption, low operating cost, high property value, knowledge transfers and community improvement, etc. Therefore, the study concluded that the most effect approach to holistic adoption of this panacea of global imbalance and degradation is the involvement of government in promoting the campaign on GB while considering promulgating policies and financial motivations.
Keywords: Construction industry, Green Building, Sustainability, Sustainable Development
Assessment of Fuelwood Exploitation and Marketing within Rural-Urban Fringes of Makurdi Town in Central Nigeria (Published)
This study set out to examine the sustainability of fuelwood exploitation and marketing in the rural-urban fringes of Makurdi town in Benue State, Nigeria. A sample of 230 fuelwood dealers was used to obtain data for the study. Findings from the study showed high informality which robbed the activity of definite and regular organisation of activities, and management of the supply base. It was also found that, fuelwood harvesting has led to the decline of species diversity in the area, involving especially Crossopteryx febrifuga and Sysygium guineense. Similarly, income realised from the fuelwood trade was not remunerative to encourage its sustainability. In addition, the study indicated that more villagers were entering fuelwood harvesting and trading activity; 66.0% of respondents joined it only between 2014 and 2016. The study noted that as more people join the trade, greater loss of species will be experienced to ruin the industry. The study recommends restoration of subsidy on kerosene and operation of woodlots by harvesters to sustain the activity.
Keywords: Fuelwood, Harvesting, Livelihood, Marketing, Sustainability
Assessment of Fuelwood Exploitation and Marketing within Rural-Urban Fringes of Makurdi Town in Central Nigeria (Published)
This study set out to examine the sustainability of fuelwood exploitation and marketing in the rural-urban fringes of Makurdi town in Benue State, Nigeria. A sample of 230 fuelwood dealers was used to obtain data for the study. Findings from the study showed high informality which robbed the activity of definite and regular organisation of activities, and management of the supply base. It was also found that, fuelwood harvesting has led to the decline of species diversity in the area, involving especially Crossopteryx febrifuga and Sysygium guineense. Similarly, income realised from the fuelwood trade was not remunerative to encourage its sustainability. In addition, the study indicated that more villagers were entering fuelwood harvesting and trading activity; 66.0% of respondents joined it only between 2014 and 2016. The study noted that as more people join the trade, greater loss of species will be experienced to ruin the industry. The study recommends restoration of subsidy on kerosene and operation of woodlots by harvesters to sustain the activity.
Keywords: Fuelwood, Harvesting, Livelihood, Marketing, Sustainability