%0 Journal Article
%T Urban Households' Assessment of Environmental Safety: A Case Study of Ibadan, Nigeria
%A A.S. Oyekale
%A R.F. Ige
%J Bulgarian Journal of Science and Education Policy
%D 2012
%I University of Sofia
%X Safe environment is a prerequisite for healthy living and socio-economic development of any nation. In this study, we analyzed the different forms of environmental problems being faced by households in Nigeria¡¯s largest city. Data were collected from 120 households using the stratified sampling method. Our results show that majority of the households were faced with bushy and untidy environment, illegal structure/urban slum and improper disposal of refuse/feaces. Also, using the ranking method, the most pressing problems indicated to be solved are improper disposal of refuse and faeces, bad odors in the neighborhood, poor drainage and bushy/untidy environment. The study recommended serious enforcement of existing environmental laws in order to ensure safe environment for residents in Ibadan, among others.
%K Environmental safety
%K Urban households
%K Ibadan
%U http://bjsep.org/getfile.php?id=110