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AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) FACILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS Olatunji, Rotimi Williams; Taiwo, Noeem Thanny
Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development Vol. 4, No. 2
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Hand-washing practice, which is globally recognized as the simplest, most affordable and effective way of curtailing the spread of infectious diseases, is still low in developing countries. This is largely influenced by the dearth and adequacy of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities. This paper investigated the level of availability and adequacy of WASH facilities in secondary schools in a developing, sub-Sharan country, particularly Lagos State, Nigeria. Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) guided this research. In all, 620 pupils were selected through multi-stage sampling methods. Two local government areas were selected from each of the three senatorial zones in the study area. Through purposive sampling method, Junior Secondary 3 (JS 3 or Basic 9), and Senior Secondary 3 (SS3) were selected from each local government of the State, comprising schools that are owned by Lagos State Government the others are privately owned. Research instruments adopted included questionnaire, focus group discussion guide, document observation and unobtrusive observation of hand hygiene facilities. Quantitative data were analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), while focus group data and related online media materials were analyzed based on research themes. Findings showed that majority of the respondents (87.4%) admitted that the most common type of toilet facility was a water closet, followed by a pit latrine (13.7%) and open space (1.6%) for defecation. Although respondents were on average satisfied with the level of provision of running water in secondary schools in Lagos State, the majority considered the provision of wash hand basin to be very inadequate. Researchers therefore recommend improvement of structures and facilities relating to WASH in schoolls throughout Lagos State, Nigeria.
AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND HAND HYGIENE PRACTICE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS Olatunji, Rotimi Williams; Taiwo, Noeem Thanny
Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development Vol. 6, No. 1
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Nigeria's low level of sanitation hygiene provoked the increasing prevalence and containment of infectious diseases such as bird flu, acute respiratory infections, Ebola, Lassa fever, polio, diarrheal, pneumonia, and dysentery. These diseases can attack vulnerable groups like children. Therefore, awareness of hand hygiene practices is still needed to prevent the spread of diseases. This study analyzed the exposure to campaign messages on hand washing and hand hygiene sanitation among secondary school students in Lagos State, Nigeria. A total of 620 students participated in the study and were selected through multi-stage sampling methods. Research instruments adopted included questionnaires and observation of hand hygiene facilities and practices among students. Quantitative data were analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings show that about 97% of respondents are aware of the need to wash their hands. Furthermore, interpersonal sources of information on hand hygiene available to respondents included parents and family members (58.9%), followed by medical officers (13.4%), public health campaign organizations (11.7%), and teachers (9.9%). The three most dominant influences on hand washing practice among respondents are parents (46.4%), teachers (23.3%), the media (14.5%), and private business organizations (12.1%) in that order. Based on the correlation coefficient (r = 0.256; p = 0.000), the study established a significant positive relationship between exposure to campaign messages and hand sanitation among the study group, indicating that exposure to hand sanitation messages positively influences good handwashing behavior among school children. This study has implications for government authorities, policymakers, and development partners on the need to engage traditional and new media channels to complement interpersonal sources of information to enhance proper hand sanitation among students in Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries.
The imperatives of social media entrepreneurship for employment generation and cybercrime reduction among youths in Nigeria Odoyi, Carol Dixon; Olatunji, Rotimi Williams
Journal of Economic, Business & Accounting Research Vol. 3 No. 1: (July) 2025
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Background: Social media have potentials for entrepreneurship, yet many young people misappropriate and abuse them to perpetrate cybercrime and other anti-social acts. Accordingly, this paper presents the outcome of an empirical research on the imperatives of social media entrepreneurship for employment generation and cybercrime reduction among youths in Nigeria. Methods: The objectives of the study were to examine the level of awareness of social media channels for entrepreneurship, the types of social media channels accessed for entrepreneurship, as well as the gratifications derived from social media channels among youths. The study was anchored on uses and gratifications theory. It adopted the descriptive survey research design, utilising the multi-stage sampling technique to select a sample size of 384 youths aged between 18 and 29 years. A questionnaire instrument designed by the researchers for data collection was deployed, while data were analysed using mean and standard deviation. Findings: On a 4-point Likert scale, the findings of the study revealed that some youths in Rivers State are barely aware of the potentials of social media for entrepreneurship. Among 384 respondents aged 18–29, 51% were aged 18–19; 78.9% agreed that social media increases sales and knowledge, 74.7% accessed Blogs, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp for entrepreneurship, and a grand mean of 2.97 confirmed that social media use significantly improved youths’ livelihoods, market understanding, and wealth creation in Rivers State, Nigeria. Conclusion: Based on the findings, the researcher concluded that harnessing social media for entrepreneurship impacts positively on employment generation, poverty reduction, and leads to cybercrime reduction among youths, thus strengthening the attainment of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 1, amongst others. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article presents the outcome of an empirical research on the imperatives of social media entrepreneurship for employment generation and cybercrime reduction among youths in Nigeria.
Agenda-setting and analysis of contributions of Nigerian newspapers to poverty-reduction Akinsulire, Tolulope; Olatunji, Rotimi Williams
Asian Journal Collaboration of Social Environmental and Education Vol. 3 No. 1: (July) 2025
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Background: Poverty remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges in Nigeria, with a large proportion of the population living below the national poverty line. The press plays a vital role in shaping public discourse, setting agenda for the society, and analysing topical issues impacting the society. Although previous studies have explored media representation of poverty, there remains a gap in regionally comparative analyses of how Nigerian newspapers cover poverty-related issues. This study aimed to examine the types of poverty-related issues frequently covered in Nigerian newspapers, determine regional differences in coverage patterns, and assess the prominence accorded to such issues. Methods: The study employed quantitative content analysis as its method, using a composite sampling technique to select 322 newspaper editions from Vanguard (South-based) and Daily Trust (North-based) over a three-year period. Data were coded using a structured content coding guide. Findings: The findings revealed a total of 737 poverty-related stories, with Daily Trust publishing slightly more (376) than Vanguard (361). Regional framing differences were evident: Daily Trust focused more on education (23.4%), healthcare (19.7%), and sanitation (10.4%), while Vanguard emphasized food insecurity (19.4%), unemployment (14.4%), and inadequate social welfare (10.2%). However, most of the stories were placed on inside pages, indicating low prominence. The analysis suggests that although both newspapers contribute to agenda-setting on poverty, the limited front-page coverage may hinder the visibility required to drive meaningful policy engagement. Conclusion: The study concludes that Nigerian press needs to partner more with relevant stakeholders, towards the realisation of the aspirations of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on Poverty alleviation. Novelty/Originality of this article: This research provides new insights as it offers a regional comparative perspective to poverty discourse in Nigerian media studies.
Co-Authors Akinsulire, Tolulope Odoyi, Carol Dixon Taiwo, Noeem Thanny