Thirty -five (35) years annual rainfall figures from three towns in Humid South-eastern Nigeria have been analysed for climatological baseline pattern and trend. Rainfall is choosen based on its importance while Calabar, Uyo and Umuiahia have synoptic stations with standard instruments and trained personnel hence reliable data. Rainfall is characteristically Humid with very high annual totals and ranges etc. There is statistically significant association of the baseline descriptive parameters and the region (x
This paper seek to examined the environmental consequences of volumetric traffic flow with respect the relationship between traffic flow concentration and concentration (Mg/L) of pollutants and accident rate in Calabar. The volumetric traffic count was done at three peak-hour periods in each day for nine days for two weeks at ten (10) strategic positions in the study area. The
The unique climate conditions of Plateau State and the numerous tourism attraction and spots has made Plateau State the home of peace and tourism and also tourist haven of Nigeria. This paper is centered on five resorts in Plateau State such as National Museum, Jos Wildlife Park, ASSOP Falls, Pandom Wildlife Park and Solomon Lar Amusement Park. Data for resort patronage were provided only in National Musem, Jos Wildlife Park and ASSOP Falls. The critical issue of concerned was on domestic and international patronage of tourist resort between 1996-2008 and the recreational facilities provided in each of the resort centres. Data were collected base on questionnaires, directly field observation and interviews. The data collected were analyzed using ANOVA and the results obtained shows that there is a significance variation in the patronage of the different resorts centres used for this study. However, the viability of tourism potentials can only strive effective in Plateau State if there is full participation of the various stakeholders in decision making process.
The development of Tinapa Business Resort in Cross River State has served as an anchor point to service other tourism destinations. At the same time it is transforming Calabar into a natural paradise with internal and external influences over the livelihood of most rural communities especially Adiabo community through income generation, investment opportunity, employment generation, and socio-economic upliftment. This paper critically assessed the various ways in which the development of Tinapa Business Resort has impacted on the livelihood of Adiabo (host community) as regards employment provision by the various construction companies, emerging socio-economic activities in the enclave community, present employment distribution and ecological problems in the area. Data were obtained using a combination of questionnaires, interviews direct field observation and on the spot assessment. Systematic random sampling techniques was employed to allow every member of the population have equal chances of being selected. However, Data collected reveals that Tinapa Business Resort has impacted significantly of the livelihood of the host community. Therefore the sustainability of this laudable investment (Tinapa Business Resort) will be greatly determined by the interplay of the stakeholders, continual utilization of the resort and general tourism growth within the region.
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