Publication Title The Impact of Transportation on the Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Jalingo Journal of Social and Management Sciences
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Publication Authors Onah, Henry Heelas
Year Published 2023-09-03
Abstract The study examined the movement and distribution of agricultural produce in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. The concept of spatial interaction which involved the principles of complementarity, intervening opportunities and transferability underpinned this study. One hundred (100) respondents made up of farmers, drivers and traders were purposively sampled and served with structured questionnaires. Focused Group Discussion and in-depth interview were also used to elicit information from different seller associations. Findings indicated that 82% of respondents do not have more than primary education while only 6% of them earn more than ?50,000 monthly income. Deteriorating road condition, insecurity on the route ways (both the waterways and roads), fuel scarcity and the influence of road transport union were identified as problems militating against free flow of agricultural produce in the study area. The study concluded that an improvement in the transport network in the rural areas will enhance increased productivity and self-reliance. This will further improve employment opportunities, improved income, reduction in poverty level and improvement in the standard of living in rural communities. Based on the findings, the study suggested that there is urgent need for efficient road maintenance through participatory approach. The State Government, multinational oil companies, the Niger Delta Development Commission as well as the Ministry of Niger Delta should develop appropriate rural transport policy to address the chronic problems of transportation in the study area.
Publication Title The Challenges of Urban Road Transport System in Asaba Metropolis, Nigeria. Download PDF
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Publisher The Challenges of Urban Road Transport System in Asaba Metropolis, Nigeria.
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Publication Authors Onah, Henry Heelas
Year Published 2023-08-23
Abstract This study examined the challenges of urban road transport system in Asaba Metropolis, Nigeria. The study used primary and secondary sources of data. The findings of the study revealed that unplanned cities, poor discipline and archaic management system were causes of poor traffic management in Asaba Metropolis in Nigeria. The findings of the study also revealed that increasing urban population and level of motorization has necessitated the need for parking design to curb competition for space, manage transport supply and demand to manage traffic congestion. The study’s findings revealed absence of road signage, traffic signal lights and inadequate enforcement of traffic laws as common challenges of urban transport system in Asaba Metropolis. Based on the findings, the study concluded that poor design of road infrastructure was among the major causes of traffic congestion and accidents in Asaba metropolis. Based on the findings, the study recommended the need for adequate provision of on-street and off-street parking facilities, construction of bus lay-bys, median barriers, crash prevention at ‘t’ or ‘y’ junctions, road markings and signage, installation of traffic signal lights and pedestrian bridges and crossings to cater for children, the aged and people living with disabilities in Asaba Metropolis.
Publication Title population growth and the challenges of sustainable development in tropical africa Download PDF
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Publisher Nigeria south-south journal of social studies & civic education
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Publication Authors ohwofasa wilson onokowomomo & onah henry heelas
Year Published 2015-03-04
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Publication Title ROLES OF ROAD TRANSPORT IN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher An official publication of National institute for hospitality and tourism (NIHOUR) Abuja Nigeria
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Publication Authors Ohwofasa Onokohwomomo Wilson and Onah Henry Heelas
Year Published 2019-05-22
Abstract In recent time tourism has become an extremely popular global activity. As a service industry, tourism has numerous tangible and intangible elements. Among them are: transportation and accommodation. This study examined the roles of road transport in tourism development. Road Infrastructure is a fundamental requirement for tourism development. However, inadequacy of road infrastructure in terms of quality and density affects the tourism industry. The paper exploits qualitative research technique and review of literature to drive home its point. The paper concluded that, a good road transportation system will promote the tourism industry, integrate and open up places for development, thereby, boost revenue generation and earning of such an area and also lead to sustainable growth and development of a nation. The paper recommended among others the provision of good roads across the country and to link the rural and urban centres of the country in order to ensure safety and security of tourists.
Publication Title CASE STUDY OF IKA-SOUTH AND IKA NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT RTATION IN NIGERIA, CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD: A AREA OF DELTA STATE. Download PDF
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Publisher Nigeria's social-economic and political dilemmas: The challenges and the way out
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Publication Authors Mr. Ohwofasa Wilson Onokohwomomo and Mr. Okoh Ikechukwu Emmanuel and Mr. Onah Hellas Henry
Year Published 2013-04-22
Abstract The aspiration of Nigeria is to attain overall national development be it economic, social, political, cultural, scientific or technological towards growth and change, modernization and substantial improvement of the standard of living of its people, whether resident in the urban or rural areas. The study examines the role of transportation in the distribution of agricultural products in rural areas of Nigeria, using Ika Land (Ika-South and Ika- North East LGAs) as a case study. The study employed descriptive statistics in the analysis of data generated from field survey. The findings revealed that the rural road network in the study area is in deplorable condition and this pose some major challenges in the distribution of agricultural produce with which the area is richly endowed. The study concludes that, improved transportation infrastructure will impact positively, thereby mitigating the factors/challenges of the provision of transport infrastructure and Nigeria becoming a producer nation of both primary/secondary products, one identified as escape route to challenges of rural transportation is borne in the area of producing improved transportation that can reduce transport cost and accessibility.