TITLE:
Spatial Assessment of the Perception of Environmental Pollution in Rivers State
AUTHORS:
Imiete Godspower, Kpang Meelubari Berinua Tsaro, Ozabor Famous
KEYWORDS:
Spatial, Pollution, Africa, Rivers-State
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection,
Vol.11 No.10,
October
13,
2023
ABSTRACT: 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.