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IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM )

E-ISSN 2504-8821
P-ISSN 2695-1878
VOL. 11 NO. 3 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.vol.11.no3.2025.pg16.32

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Environmental Protection Policies and Sustainable Waste Management in Kwara and Oyo States, Nigeria

Kazeem O Oyerinde, Olawale C Olawore, Taiwo R Aiki

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Abstract

This study examines the strategies of environmental protection policies for sustainable waste management in Kwara and Oyo States, Nigeria, using the Marxian Political Ecology theory as its theoretical framework. The research population was 11,170,478, with a sample size of 400. Out of the 400 questionnaires distributed, 363 were correctly filled, retrieved, and analyzed using SPSS version 21 for data analysis. Despite growing concerns about the adverse environmental impacts of improper waste management practices, many regions and communities, including Kwara and Oyo States, struggle with inadequate waste disposal and recycling strategies. The study found that most respondents in both states agreed that there are awareness campaigns and education initiatives on environmental conservation. Additionally, there is collaboration between state governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and approved dumpsites exist. However, the study also identified gaps in implementing these strategies, particularly in the areas of recycling, waste segregation, and the adoption of advanced waste management technologies. The study recommends that the governments of Kwara and Oyo States develop recycling and treatment facilities, create more dumpsites, prioritize the hiring of environmentalists, and implement landfills instead of dumpsites. Furthermore, Kwara State should foster a supportive environment for private waste collectors to enhance waste management efficiency.

keywords:

Environment, Protection, Management, Policy, Strategies, Waste

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