Spatial distribution of heavy metals in groundwater around automobile workshops in a popular Niger-Delta University town, Nigeria

HI Owamah, TO Akpoedafe, SC Ikpeseni… - Journal of Engineering …, 2023 - Springer
The research was carried out to assess the concentration and distribution of heavy metals in
groundwater from selected automobile workshops in Ozoro metropolis, a busy university …

Analysis of groundwater and surface water quality using modelled water index and multivariate statistics in Kampala and Mbarara Districts, Uganda

IO Sanusi, GO Olutona, IG Wawata, H Onohuean - Discover Environment, 2024 - Springer
The demand for domestic, public and industrial use of water increases with population
growth. However, activities from humans and natural environment have resulted into decline …

Assessment of thermal and physicochemical properties of mechanic village soils derived from two different geological formations in Ogun State, Nigeria

SA Ganiyu, OT Olurin, MO Olobadola… - Journal of Taibah …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study assessed and compared selected soil properties, oil and grease content, and
thermophysical parameters of sandy loam soils from two representative automobile …

Environmental Impact of Automobile Wastes on Surface Water Quality in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria

OC Okafor, AN Akwuebu, C Njoku… - Environmental Quality …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The negative impact of operations in informal auto mechanic workshops is a major public
health concern, and its effect on surface water pollution cannot be overlooked. This current …

[PDF][PDF] Investigation of some Persistent Organic Pollutants in Soil around selected Auto-Mechanic Workshops in Osogbo

KA Oyewole, S Oyelami, WO Adedeji… - UNIOSUN. J. Eng …, 2023 - ujees.com.ng
Public health is at risk due to pollution from activity in car workshops as the quality of the soil
near auto businesses has received less attention. This study assessed soil quality in auto …

Occurrence and probabilistic risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in blood and urine of auto-mechanics in Akure Metro, Nigeria

IA Ololade, BA Alabi, NA Oladoja, OO Ololade… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
This study provides baseline data on the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs) in blood and urine samples of auto-mechanics, using Nigeria as a case study …

A comparative analysis of road and vehicle qualities as factors of road traffic carnage in Nigeria

OC Eneh, A Okosun, IR Egbenta, NI Obi, MC Oloto… - BMC public health, 2023 - Springer
Background and objective Carnage on roads is a growing concern in Nigeria. Over 27
persons, equivalent to more than 4 families, die daily from road traffic crashes. Two direct …

Business Networking among Auto-artisans in Ibadan Mechanic Villages, Nigeria

OK Oyelade - The African Informal Economy: Structure, Dynamics …, 2024 - books.google.com
Artisans form a large percentage of the workforce in the informal sector of Nigeria's economy
and the importance of their activities to economic growth cannot be overemphasized. This …

Socio-economic and environmental implications of roadside automobile workshops in Ota City, Nigeria

AA Akanmu, SO Fasina, UO Salisu… - Journal of Social …, 2022 - ibn.idsi.md
Rezumat Roadside Automobile Workshop (RAW) activities remain principal components of
the informal sector in many Nigerian cities. Its emergence is attributed to the advent of …

INVESTIGATING THE EPISTEMOLOGICAL GAPS OF SKILLED AUTO-REPAIR TECHNICIANS IN MOWE, OGUN STATE NIGERIA.

AO Idowu - 2023 - hammer.purdue.edu
The study investigated the epistemological gaps of Nigerian auto-repair technicians in
Mowe, Ogun State Nigeria. The way their knowledge levels correlate with factors such as …