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AN EVALUATION OF ENVRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION AND

INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

(A CASE STUDY OF ILUPEJU-MUSHIN AREA IN OSHODI LOCAL GOVERNMENT)

BY

ADESIDA OLUBODUN EMMANUEL

MATRIC NO. NOU/41372668

STUDY CENTRE: MCARTHY STUDY CENTRE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

OF NIGERIA (NOUN)

APRIL, 2021

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TITLE PAGE

AN EVALUATION OF ENVRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION AND

INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

(A CASE STUDY OF ILUPEJU-MUSHIN AREA IN OSHODI LOCAL GOVERNMENT)

BY

ADESIDA OLUBODUN EMMANUEL

MATRIC NO. NOU/41372668

STUDY CENTRE MCARTHY STUDY CENTRE

BEING AN ORIGINAL RESEARCH PROJECT PRESENTED TO SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF Bsc

EVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL

OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

APPROVAL

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The project titled ‘’ AN EVALUATION OF ENVRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AIR

POLLUTION AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT (A CASE STUDY OF
ILUPEJU-MUSHIN AREA IN OSHODI LOCAL GOVERNMENT)

has been accepted as meeting the regulations governing the award of B.Sc . Degree in

Evironmental Science And Resource Management of the National Open University of Nigeria and is

accepted for its contribution to knowledge and literary appreciation.

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DATE
(PROJECT SUPERVISOR)
DR. BOSE OMOARE

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STUDY CENTRE DIRECTOR DATE

(JAMES TIMOTY)

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EXTERNAL EXAMINER DATE

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DATE
DEAN OF SCHOOL (SMS)

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CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that this project has been written by me and it is a record of my own original

research effort. To the best of my knowledge, no project of this same nature has been previously

presented in any shape or form by anyone for the award of Bsc . Degree in Evironmental Science

And Resource Management of the National Open University. All sources of information collected

and materials used for the research have been duly acknowledged through references and

bibliography.

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ADESIDA OLUBODUN EMMANUEL DATE

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DEDICATION

This project work is dedicated to God almighty, Eng. Amb. Manuwa Adeleke of 1803 Services and

my entire family who has always been my support and source of inspiration. I also want to dedicate

to my friends and well wishers for their support throughout the period of the research work. May

God bless you all, Amen.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I want to express my utmost thanks to all those who contributed directly or indirectly to the

successful completion of this research.

First and foremost, to God almighty for his knowledge and provision throughout the period of this

research work.

Secondly, my profound gratitude goes to my intelligent supervisor Dr Bose Omoare who by the

virtue of this knowledge and experience, took her time to put me thorough to accomplish a

successful completion of this project. I thank her immensely, for her patience, selfless and zealous

character for my work.

Lastly, to my course mates and friends who shared with me their ideas and knowledge as well on the

effect of work-life balance in organizational performance .I want to say I appreciate you all, Amen.

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ABSTRACT
Industrial activities are responses to the need to better the lots of man but these are not without

attendant consequences on the environment. This project examined evaluation of environmental

impact of air pollution and industrial waste management in Ilupeju Industrial Estate in Mushin Local

Government Area of Lagos State covered all issues related to industrial waste management system

and air pollution in Nigeria. . A total number of 350 questionnaires were administered on the

residents who were selected using stratified random sampling technique on one hand and 100

questionnaires on the industrial workers on the other hand to elicit information on the impact the

industrial activities have on the neighbourhood. The workers were selected using systematic random

sampling technique where the 1st and every 10th item were selected. Descriptive statistical

techniques were used in analyzing the data collected. The result showed that various forms of

environmental pollution emanating from industrial activities are prevalent in Ilupeju Industrial

Estate. The project concluded that the industrial activities have negative effects on the

neighbourhood and recommended amongst others that, there is the need for organizing seminars on

environmental protection awareness for both entrepreneurs and individuals to create an awareness of

the effect of the activities on the environment. Industrial layout should be sited far away from city

centres to minimize their effect on the citizens and the environment. Management should also ensure

routine check of operations, regular servicing of their machines, equipment and generators to reduce

noise and smoke emanating from them. Government should set up a monitoring committee that will

inspect bi annually, if industries are carefully following the Safety and Health Regulations.

Key Words: Industrialization, Environmental pollution, and Neighbourhood.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page i

Certification ii

Approval page iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgement v

Abstract vi

Table of Content vii

CHAPTER ONE: BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of the problem 5

1.3 Objectives of the study 5

1.4 Research questions 6

1.5 Research hypotheses 6

1.6 Significance of the study 6

1.7 Scope of the study 7

1.8 Definition of terms 7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERARUATE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction 8

2.1 What Is Air Pollution 8

2.2 Briefs on Air Pollution Outside Nigeria 12

2.3 Health Effects of Air Pollution 16

2.4 Pollution Mapping Using Geographic Information System 19

2.5 Sources of Pollution of the Nigerian Environment 20

2.6 Sources of Industrial Wastes 26

2.7 Solid Wastes in Industry 27

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2.8 Environmental and Health Effects of Industrial and Emissions in Lagos 29

2.9 Empirical Review 30

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Area of the Study 34

3.2 Research Design 35

3.3 Source of Data 36

3.4 Sampling and Sample Techniques 36

3.5 Method of Data Analysis 36

3.6 Reliability and validity of Instrument 37
3.7 Limitation of the Study 38

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION

4.1 Introduction 40

4.2 Demographic Information 41

4.3 Finding of the Study 43

4.4 Discussion of the Study 46

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary of Findings 49

5.2 Conclusion 50

5.3 Recommendations 51

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