Socio-economic impact of cassava wastewater on some communities in Benue State, Nigeria

DOI: 10.22161/ijeab.66.13

Keyword: socio-economic, cassava wastewater, environment, practises, benue.

Abstract: The socio-economic impact of cassava wastewater on some communities in Okpokwu and Ohimini Local Government Areas of Benue State, Nigeria were investigated. These communities are known for high rate of garri production in the State.Twenty structural questionnaires were administered on 293 residents within the study area. A large number (>80%) of the respondents in the community affirmed that garri wastewater had an offensive odour, changed soil colour, attracted mosquitoes and inhibited plant growth. The study revealed that a large number of the processor may not possess an in-depth knowledge on the effect of the cassava wastewater on the human health and environment at large. Environmental sanitation agencies may carry out routine inspection of processing areas as well as educate the processors of the hazards associated cassava wastewater.

Article Info: Received: 20 Jun 2020; Received in revised form: 11 Sep 2021; Accepted: 18 Nov 2021; Available online: 24 Nov 2021

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Onyeke Ochu Linda, Amuta Elizabeth, Aguoru Celestine et al."Socio-economic impact of cassava wastewater on some communities in Benue State, Nigeria". International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878),vol 6, no. 6, 2021, pp.111-118 AI Publications doi:10.22161/ijeab.66.13

Onyeke Ochu Linda, Amuta Elizabeth, Aguoru Celestine, P.(2021).Socio-economic impact of cassava wastewater on some communities in Benue State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).6(6), 111-118.10.22161/ijeab.66.13

Onyeke Ochu Linda, Amuta Elizabeth, Aguoru Celestine, P.(2021).Socio-economic impact of cassava wastewater on some communities in Benue State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).6(6), pp.111-118.

Onyeke Ochu Linda, Amuta Elizabeth, Aguoru Celestine. 2021."Socio-economic impact of cassava wastewater on some communities in Benue State, Nigeria". International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).6(6):111-118.Doi:10.22161/ijeab.66.13

Onyeke Ochu Linda, Amuta Elizabeth, Aguoru Celestine."Socio-economic impact of cassava wastewater on some communities in Benue State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology,vol.6,no. 6, pp.111-118,2021.

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author={Onyeke Ochu Linda, Amuta Elizabeth, Aguoru Celestine , R},
journal={International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology},
volume={6},
year= {2021} ,
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