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Assessment of Environmental Pollution on Public Health Status of Communities in Bauchi Metropolis Bauchi State Salisu Umar Muhammad; Ahmed Faruk Umar; John Gushit; Anas Babangida; Suleman Ahmed Wan
AMPLITUDO : Journal of Science and Technology Innovation Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Balai Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56566/amplitudo.v4i2.336

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The study was to assessing of environmental pollution on public health status of communities in Bauchi Metropolis Bauchi state, on environmental pollution, which includes the contamination of air, water, and soil, has become a critical global concern due to its profound impacts on public health. The study used systematic sampling technique to obtain data and relevant information from the respondents. The study used survey research design adopted a quantitative method because of its appropriateness to the topic under investigation. Its conscious effort to continuously learn about the poor health status and environment in order to improve the social intervention. In this regard health status can be said to be the meeting of the needs of peoples. The results showed a significant between the mean scores for Air pollution (70.997) and their biological factor that can satisfied peoples of Bauchi Metropolis on the element indicator of the biological factor scale [ANOVA (df = 3) =6.115 35.078, P<.0.00]. A majority of peoples about significant value on 001 of the respondents indicated that they were satisfied with the social intervention. This is followed by a percentage of about .723 who also indicated that they liked the friendliness of Air pollution towards them and the 207 of the respondents who are also pleased with the government ability to handle all enquiries. There were a total 306 respondents, making up with their view on environmental pollution and their mind set. All the areas indicated by respondents are areas that need to be looked at closely by environmental if they wish to satisfy their peoples and hence achieve people’s health status.
Causes of insecurity and its Management Strategies among Rural Dwellers of Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State Suleman Ahmed Wan; Salisu Umar Muhammad
MANDALIKA : Journal of Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56566/mandalika.v3i2.338

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Insecurity is the phenomenon of being in a state where you are subject to danger or injury. It is the anxiety one experiences when he feels vulnerable and insecure. Therefore, this research study aims to investigate the causes of insecurity and the plight of rural dwellers in the Bauchi Local Government Area of ​​Bauchi State. However, the specific objectives of the study are to examine the nature and trends of insecurity, investigate causes of insecurity, find out the strategies that can be adopted to manage insecurity challenges, and understand the perceptions of people about insecurity in the Bauchi Local Government Area of ​​Bauchi State. We used a sample size of 100 respondents, consisting of adult males and females from four wards of the local government under study. The study adopted Durkheim's Theory of suicide. The study employed analytical tools such as frequency and percentage. We adopted both primary and secondary sources for data collection. In the field study and analysis, it was discovered that several illegal armed groups, ethnic militia groups, religious fundamentalists, and fanatics are evidence of insecurity in Nigeria. These groups have given rise to a series of incidents such as bombings, murders, arson, armed robberies, banditry, kidnapping, corruption, and injustice, all of which we hear about every day. These happenings are negatively affecting the Bauchi Local Government area in the Bauchi State of Nigeria politically, religiously, and culturally. Religious organizations and other humanitarian agencies are losing confidence in law enforcement agencies. This work, therefore, examines and shows the causes and effects of the political, religious, and cultural implications of insecurity in Nigeria. According to this research, there is a threat of political, economic, and civil destabilization if the trend of insecurity persists. This study recommends a stiffer penalty for perpetrators of violence and equipping law enforcement agencies with modern technological weapons, allowances, and proper recordkeeping.