Spatial Assessment of the Perception of Environmental Pollution in Rivers State

Imiete Godspower, Kpang Meelubari Berinua Tsaro, Ozabor Famous
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This study examines the perception of pollution in Rivers state, to find out the inhabitants opinion of how the government is handling pollution in the area. The study used the survey research design and primary data which were collected using copies of questionnaire were the main data used for the study. Data collected were presented using tables and statistical diagrams, while data analysis was achieved using the welch statistics. It was observed that 37.75% of the respondents suggested that the air quality in the area is very bad, suggesting that they were suffering as a result. The main sources of environmental pollution were petroleum refining (44.25%), illegal refining of petroleum products (52.75%) and fumes from vehicles (46%). Also noted was that vast majority of inhabitants (86.75%) were willing to partake in the cleaner environmental process, but they stated that the government was not forceful enough to achieve the pollution free environment in the area. The welch statistics identified that there was no statistically significant difference in the perception of polluted environment in the area at P > 0.05. The study as a result of the findings advocates partnership between government, individuals and NGOs to achieve cleaner and safer environment in the area.
河流州环境污染感知的空间评价
本研究考察了河流州对污染的看法,以找出居民对政府如何处理该地区污染的看法。本研究采用问卷调查的研究设计,并以问卷副本收集的原始资料为主要研究资料。收集的数据以表格和统计图表的形式呈现,而数据分析则采用韦尔奇统计。据观察,37.75%的受访者认为该地区的空气质量非常差,表明他们因此而受苦。环境污染的主要来源是石油炼制(44.25%)、非法炼制石油产品(52.75%)和汽车尾气(46%)。还注意到,绝大多数居民(86.75%)愿意参与更清洁的环境过程,但他们表示政府没有足够的力量来实现该地区的无污染环境。welch统计发现,在P < 0.05时,该地区对污染环境的感知差异无统计学意义。根据调查结果,这项研究提倡政府、个人和非政府组织之间的合作,以实现该地区更清洁、更安全的环境。
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