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AbdulAzeez, A D, Etubi, U and Umar, B (2019) An assessment of multi-skilling in addressing skills shortage in Nigerian construction firms. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 1-13.
Abubakar, M, Zailani, B M, Abdullahi, M and Dodo, M (2021) Skills and competencies for survival in the modern construction industry: students' perspective in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 61-76.
Adzande, P, Gyuse, T T and Atser, J (2018) Correlates of crime in urban Makurdi, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 21-40.
AlShamisi, H A, Chinyio, E, Ankrah, N, Kpamma, Z E, Mushatat, S, Oloke, D and Wilson, P (2019) Prevalence of leadership and management features amongst construction project managers in the UAE. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 41-55.
Amaka-Otchere, A B K (2016) Energy access and rural development in Ghana: prospects for decentralised energy and appropriate technology options. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 29-58.
Anosike, N M, Enenmoh, C R, Nkeleme, E and Mosaku, T O (2016) Comparative analysis of contributions of building and quantity surveying professions towards the development of sustainable construction industry in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 1-14.
Asigri, E O, Afram, S O and Ameyaw, C (2021) Fire safety design attributes of students' housing facilities in KNUST Ghana. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 41-58.
Bello, N A, Agava, Y H and Olanrele, O O (2021) Investment property typology analysis; evidence from Nigerian urban property returns and macroeconomic variables. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 77-96.
Bello, N U, Jolaoso, A B and Olanrele, O O (2018) Comparative analysis of investment attributes of hotel and commercial property in South-Western Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 1-20.
Chiwuzie, A, Dabara, D I, Omotehinshe, O J, Prince, E M and Aiyepada, E G (2021) Changing macroeconomic indicators and the rental values of residential properties in Ede Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 1-18.
Chiwuzie, A, Dabara, D I, Prince, E M, Ajiboye, B O and Olawuyi, S T (2020) Housing-related attributes and the changing structure of preferences. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 37-58.
Ekung, S, Okonkwo, C and Nwosu, E (2021) Claims culture and client-contractors' willingness to engage in future projects: a multivariate analysis. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 19-40.
Ezeokoli, N B, Komolafe, T B and Olukolajo, M A (2019) Macroeconomic fluctuations and event centres' return dynamics in Akure commercial property market, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 29-40.
Gasu, M B (2020) Residents' satisfaction with the use of green infrastructure in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 1-19.
Ibrahim, A G, Garba, M M, Okoli, O G, Zubairu, I K, Dahiru, D and Usman, J (2020) Properties of reactive powder concrete produced with unrefined metakaolin and gear inner wire. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 81-95.
Ijaola, I A and Idoro, G I (2020) Modelling the relationship between task characteristics and training of site supervisors in Nigerian construction firms. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 59-80.
Inuwa, I I (2018) Unethical professional practices in tendering of public building procurement in Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 55-73.
Kwaghsende, F K (2020) Assessment of social networks in informal solid waste recycling activities and sustainable solid waste management, North Central Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 21-35.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: interviews; Nigeria; questionnaire survey; social network; solid waste management; sustainability; urban governance; urbanization
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.33796/ajober.4.1.02
- Abstract:
Literature suggest that the fabric of social relationships in informal solid waste recycling activities is making contributions to the challenge of municipal solid waste management in many developing countries. Despite this, they do not seem to engage the attention of some city authorities in Nigeria where urban solid waste management challenges persist amid high population growth rate and urbanization. Currently, there is a paucity of data on social networks in informal solid waste recycling activities in Nigerian cities. This paper examined the contributions of the social connections in informal solid waste recycling activities in Makurdi and Lafia cities, North Central Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted, relying on primary and secondary sources of data. Stratified, purposive and random sampling techniques were used to select the sample. Data was collected from 770 waste collectors using questionnaire while interviews were conducted each with the chairmen of waste dealers' association for Makurdi and Lafia. Similarly, key informant interviews were carried out on the heads of waste management agencies in Makurdi and Lafia cities. Data collected using the questionnaire were coded and entered into Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Software (version 23) to generate the percentages and means while excerpts of the interviews used content analysis. Findings indicate that the networks and their activities collect an average of 80kg of recyclables per day and that significant difference occurs in the mean weight collected between Makurdi and Lafia using 0.05 alpha values. Social relationships sustaining the activity include personal ties with households (x̄ = 3.87), private business institutions (x̄ = 3.78) and the role played by waste dealers' associations. The study concludes that although social networks in informal solid waste collection activity are contributing to solid waste management in the study area; it has not been engaged by formal authorities. The network and their activities call for inclusive planning decisions and policies to foster sustained contribution to solid waste management.
Oladokun, T T (2016) Effects of climate change on commercial properties in Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 15-27.
Olatunji, A, Adama, U, Adoga, A, Ojetunde, I, Adewale, S and Nwuba, C C (2020) Valuing an underperforming agricultural entity in Minna, Nigeria as a specialised property. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 97-115.
Olukolajo, M A, Ogungbenro, M T and Adewusi, A O (2018) Tenants' characteristics and rent default tendencies in Akure residential property market. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 41-54.
Tunji-Olayeni, P F, Mosaku, T O, Fagbenle, O I and Amusan, L M (2016) Project management competencies of indigenous contractors in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 49-58.
Zailani, M B, Abubakar, M and Muhammad, A (2019) Assessment of barriers to Risk Management implementation in small construction projects in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 15-28.