International Journal Of Basic, Applied And Innovative Research IJBAIR, 2017, 6(3): 65 - 71

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 ASSESSING THE CHALLENGES IMPEDING EFFECTIVE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

 1Adepoju, O.O., 1Opafunso, Z.O, 1Lawal, A. F., 1Ajayi, M.O

 2017

This study seeks to investigate the challenges impeding healthcare delivery in selected Primary Health Care facilities in South West Nigeria. A quantitative approach was adopted with purposive sampling of 241 health workers across PHC facilities in South West Nigeria. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 22). The study revealed seven main challenges which included shortage of manpower, inadequate medical equipment, lack of employee motivation, lack of basic infrastructure, unavailability of drugs, poor funding and cultural belief. Consequent upon these findings, government interventions such as employment of more skilled personnel, improved working conditions, employee motivation, provision of basic facilities/equipment and better financing, is required to enhance the quality of service and sustainability of PHC in Nigeria 

 International Journal Of Business And Management Invention

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 Assessment Of The Distribution Strategies Of Premium Motor Spirit In Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Ore Depot

 Alarape, Babatunde. A1, Onafadeji Adeniyi. O2, Lawal Akinloye. F3

 2017

PMS without gain saying is a commodity which is inevitable to all and Nigeria as a country have gained immensely from the proceeds generated from the sales of PMS. Also over the years, Nigeria economy have experienced major international recognition as a result of this God given resources but the citizenry still experienced major scarcity of PMS. The study therefore assess distribution strategies of PMS in NNPC Ore Depot. In sampling of the opinion of the NNPC executive officer and marketers, the primary and secondary methods were used, while the responses were analyzed and used to test the hypothesis using Pearson correlation coefficient. The result revealed that truck is the major means of distributing PMS to its numerous customers. Also, there were many factors amidst low capacity utilization and refining activities at the nation’s refineries, pipelines vandalization, large scale smuggling due to unfavourable economic product at home and higher border prices with the neighbouring countries, low investment opportunities in the sector, and corrupt practices by some members of the distribution chain among other responsible for the ineffectiveness of the distribution strategies. The study recommends that government should put necessarily actions in place to checkmate the malice of illegal diversion of the premium motor spirit. The study concludes that these factors mentioned above be either eliminated or reduced and stringent measures be adopted to act as deterrents to other corrupt practices in the distribution chain. 

 International Journal Of Innovation Science Vol. 9 No. 1,2017 Pp.102-11

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 Innovations And Innovation Capability In Palm Kernel Processing Industry In Southwestern Nigeria

 Ayodeji Bolaji Iloriand Akinloye Lawal And OlayemiOladehindeSimeon-Oke

 2017

Purpose – This study aims to examine the innovations available in the small-scale palm-kernel processing firms in southwestern Nigeria. The sample population of 265 respondents was obtained through respondent-driven sampling tools. The research tools used were questionnaire, personal observations, interviews and secondary data collection approach. The questionnaire was administered to palm kernel processors and elicited information on innovations available in the firms. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used for data analysis. Design/methodology/approach – The study area consisted of Oyo, Ogun, Osun and Ondo states in the southwestern Nigeria, because of the abundant supply of palm kernel as well as the presence of small and medium palm kernel oil (PKO) processing firms. The study population consists of all small palm kernel processing enterprises in these states. A total of 265 firms were purposively selected for the study. The sampling procedure involved the initial purposive selection of a palm kernel processing firm in a location, from where other firms within the locality were then identified. The primary data were collected through the use of questionnaire, interview and personal observation. Findings – The results of the study showed that only process, organisational and market innovations were recorded by the palm kernel processing firms. Apart from the sieving operation where majority of the firms (91.30 percent) used manual method, other unit operations were done mechanically. There was evidence of one or two innovation(s) available in the unit operations of these firms. Also, improvements were carried out occasionally in the process and marketing operations; the major sources of ideas for innovation were from related firms and customers. The organisations where majority of these firms had linkage with were Nigeria Palm Kernel Processing Association, government agencies and customer/suppliers. Research limitations/implications – The findings are limited to the south-western part of Nigeria, there is need to extend the study to other states in the southern part where palm produce is the major cash crop. This will assist in making better generalisation on the innovation and innovation capability of the processors in Nigeria. Practical implications – The study showed that the palm kernel processing firms experienced low innovation capability which could be due to their weak interactions with the knowledge institutions. Hence, there is need for these palm kernel processing firms to establish strong linkage with the knowledge institutions where their innovation capability can be enhanced. Social implications – The findings in this paper can serve as an input to the design of policies that can enhance the innovation capability of the various actors in the value chain. This will assist in preventing wastages,increasingthequantityandqualityofproductsandcreatingjobopportunities.Thisisbecausethe quality of PKO depends on the processing method; hence, better process innovation will improve the characteristics of the oil and widen its application. The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available on Emerald Insight. Originality/value – Much has been written about palm kernel processing in medium and large enterprises, but information is still scanty on the small-scale processing enterprises. This paper contributed to knowledge by examining the innovations existing in the palm kernel processing enterprises in the south-western part of Nigeria and the innovation capability possessed by these enterprises. 

 International Journal Of Emerging Research In Management &Technology

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 Assessment Of Production Capability In Nigeria’s Palm Kernel Processing Industry

 A.B. Ilori, A.F. Lawal And O. O. Simon-Oke

 2017

The study examined the assessment of production capability in small and medium scaled palm kernel processing firms in Southwestern Nigeria. The study covered Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo, States in Southwestern Nigeria. The sample size of 265 palm kernel processors was obtained through respondent driven sampling techniques. The research tools used were questionnaire, personal observations, interviews and secondary data collection approach. The questionnaire was administered to the processor and elicited information on socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, their production capabilities, profile of the firms. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were employed for data analysis. The study showed that majority (75.8%) of palm kernel processing firms invested above N500,000 for setting up their firms and 15.1% invested between N401,000 – N500,000. The sources of capital for the investments were from personal savings (77.7%), friends (34.0%), family members (15.5%) and cooperative society (34.0%) only very few of them sourced for investment capital from bank (4.3%), and government institution/agencies (1.1%). The investment capability rating on a 4-point Likert scale showed that palm kernel processors were able to carry out feasibility study (3.98), purchase raw materials (3.99), procure processing equipment (3.99), generate enough capital (3.55) and enough working capital (3.37) for production. The technologies employed by the processors in each unit operations were mainly indigenous technologies that were fabricated locally in Nigeria. Very few operators made use of imported technologies. About 89.8% of the firms produced more than 4,000 litres of PKO per month and 4.9% produced between 3,001 – 4,000 litres per month. The sales turnover in year 2011-2013 was high for most of the firms. Size of the employees (?=1.882, p?0.01), source of information for raw materials (?=1.146, p?0.05), price competitiveness (?=0.079, p?0.10), investment in quality control (?=0.417, p?0.01) and maintenance of machines (?=0.172, p?0.05) had significant impact on the profitability of the firm. The coefficient of determination R²= 0.724 indicated that 5 independent variables contributed between 72.4% and 87.3% to production and innovative capability in palm kernel processing firms. The study therefore concluded that palm kernel processors possess a high production capability through the use of indigenous technology. 

 International Journal Of Emerging Research In Management &Technology

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 Effect Of Socio-Economics Characteristics, Production And Innovation Capabilities On The Performance Of Palm Kernel Processing Firms In Southwestern Nigeria

 A.B. Ilori, A.F. Lawal And O. O. Simon-Oke

 2017

The study assessed the impact of production and innovation capability on performance of the firms in this sector. The study covered Osun, Oyo, Ogun and Ondo States in southwestern Nigeria. The sample population of 265 respondents was obtained through respondent driven sampling techniques tools. The research tools used were questionnaire, personal observations, interviews and secondary data collection approach. The questionnaire was administered to palm kernel processor and elicited information on socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, profile of the firms, production capabilities possessed by the palm kernel processors, innovations available in the firms. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were employed for data analysis. The Technologies employed by the processors in each unit operators were mainly indigenous technologies that were fabricated locally in Nigeria. Very few operators made use of imported technologies. Correlation analysis showed that organization innovation (r=0.170, p?0.05) and market innovation (r=0.689, p?0.01) significantly influenced the performance of the firms. The regression results showed that only 5 variables significantly impacted on the profitability of the firms. These were size of the employees (?=1.882, p?0.01), source of information for raw materials (?=1.146, p?0.05), price competitiveness (?=0.079, p?0.10), investment in quality control (?=0.417, p?0.01) and maintenance of machines (?=0.172, p?0.05). The coefficient of determination R²= 0.724 indicated that the independent variables contributed between 72.4% and 87.3% to production and innovative capability in palm kernel processing firms. However, price competiveness (?=0.417, p?0.10) and investment in quality control (?=0.417, p?0.01) significantly and positively effected on business performance of the industry and sales turnover in year 2013. 

 International Journal Of Constructive Research In Civil Engineering (IJCRCE)

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 Analysis Of Climate Of Southwestern Nigeria For Building Design

 Lawal, A. F,

 2017

Southwestern Nigeria lies within what has been classified as warm humid climate. This implies that design in terms of orientation of windows, quantity of sun radiation excluded from the indoor, choice of building materials for walls, windows, and roofs can be the same with or without little variation anywhere within the Southwestern Nigeria. There are variations of climate in various localities of the zone. Some of this variation may necessitate different design solutions. In this study, the climate data for six towns were obtained from Nigeria Metereological Agency. The data were quantitatively analysed using graphical and application of Mahoney method. Building design decisions for each of the towns was suggested based on the analysis 

 IJSRSET

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 Factors Affecting The Choice Of Project Scope Management Practices Among Telecommunication Organizations

 A. O. Ogunberu1, T. Olaposi, A. F. Lawal And K. T. Alade

 2017

This study identified, categorized project scope management practices employed telecommunication organization in the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects. The study examined the factors influencing the choice of scope management practices on ICT projects implementation among telecommunication organizations in Nigeria. The study was carried out with the use of primary data source which were obtained through the use of questionnaire and interview schedule to a total of one hundred and twenty five (125) project sponsors, one hundred and twenty five (125) project managers/coordinators and one hundred and twenty five project team members on ICT projects implemented by telecommunication organizations in Nigeria. This was used to elicit information on the factors influencing the choice of project scope management practices among telecommunication organizations in implementing ICT projects. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed the major adopted factors influencing the choice of project scope management practices among telecommunication organizations in implementing ICT projects were Competitive Advantage, Organizational Process Assets, Expert Judgment, Complex Activity List, Complex Project Scope Statement, Limited Resources, Fast Tracking, Project Delays, Client Demand, Technical Skills Required, Dynamism of Technology and Return on Investment. All of these factors had a mean rank of 3.50 and above on a 5 point-likert scale. Four of these factors were identified to be major factors influencing the choice of project scope management practices employed by telecommunication organizations implementing ICT projects. These include Competitive Advantage (58.5%), Complex Project Scope Statement (85.8%), Client’s Demand (60.9%) and Return on Investment (52.5%). Correlation analysis revealed that Organizational process assets (r = .448**: p 

 IJSRSET

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 An Appraisal Of The Performance Of Caring Heart Mega Primary School Projects In Ondo State, Nigeria

 O. W. Igboroodowo, A.F. Lawal And H. I. Babalola

 2017

This study appraised the performance of Caring Heart Mega Primary School projects, in terms of budget, time and quality, executed by the Ondo state government, if they were achieved. It also analyzed factors responsible for the budget overrun/under-run recorded on the project; and the causes of delay (if any) on the project delivery. Frequency, Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, Relative Importance Index (RII) and Severity Index (SI) were used for the descriptive data, while Chi-Square test was used for the inferential analyses to achieve the stated research objectives and test the hypotheses. The findings show that the majority of the respondents held the view that Ondo State Caring Heart Mega Primary School Project achieved the stakeholder?s goals and objectives in terms of quality but did not finish on time and were completed at a cost higher than the originally envisaged contract cost. Respondents indicated that wrong method of estimation/inaccurate estimation of original cost (Mean = 4.58); additional work (Mean = 4.05); unforeseen site condition (Mean = 4.02); cost of materials (Mean = 3.91); poor contract management (Mean = 3.89); improper planning (Mean = 3.73); poor site management and supervision (Mean = 3.69); shortage of technical, managerial and supervisory personnel (Mean = 3.60); and unrealistic contract durations imposed by client (Mean = 3.61) contributed largely to the project delay and budget overrun. Furthermore, this study found that effect of weather (p = 0.000; < 0.05), fraudulent practices (p = 0.000; < 0.05), frequent design changes (p = 0.000; < 0.05), high cost of labour (p = 0.000; < 0.05), inadequate production of raw materials locally (p = 0.000; < 0.05), lack of communication (p = 0.000; < 0.05) among others contributed in one way or the other to budget overrun of the Caring Heart Mega Primary School Project except government policies (p = 0.226; > 0.05). 

 Journal Of Economics And Sustainable Development

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 Effect Of Project Success Delay Factors On Real Estate Effect Of Project Success Delay Factors On Real Estate Effect Of Project Success Delay Factors On Real Estate Development In Osun State, Nigeria Development In Osun State, Nigeria Development In Osun State, Nigeria Development In Osun State, Nigeria

 Lawal, A. F, Ojo, O. J, Odeyemi, E. S. And Adeosun, J. O

 2016

Effect of project success delay factors on real estate development was studied in Osun State. This was with a view to identifying the challenges facing real estate team developers in achieving success. The study covered 15 private real estate projects in the State. The research instrument used was questionnaire. It elicited information on the issues such as academic qualifications and areas of specialization of the real estate team members, project management tools/techniques applied and project success delay factors affecting real estate development. The data collected was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results among others showed that 45.9% of the respondents estimate resources and create a resource plan while 100.0% create a preliminary budget. Also, inadequate funding leading to nonpayment of completed works (3.9) and poor monitoring and control of projects (3.5) affected the success of real estate development. The study recommended among others that on the job professional project management training should be introduced to real estate team members. This will assist them in acquiring knowledge and industrial skills in the latest project management tools/techniques available in managing projects. 

 CARD International Journal Of Environmental Studies And Safety Research ( Safety Research ( Safety Research ( Safety Research ( IJESSR) ))

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 ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROCESSES ADOPTED BY BUILDING PROJECT CONTRACTORS IN OSUN STATE

 Lawal, A. F, Ojo, O. J, Adeosun, J. O, And Odeyemi, E. S.

 2016

Assessment of project quality management processes adopted by the building project contractors was studied in Osun state, Nigeria. This was with a view to examining the project quality management processes adopted for project success. The study covered 36 private projects and 25 public projects, making 61 projects in the state. The research instrument used was questionnaire. It elicited information on the issues such as respondents designation, type of projects executed, project quality management processes and challenges encountered by the contractors. The data collected was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results among others showed that the application of the required standards to the project to impact on the deliverable (2.45) and involvement of Quality Assessment (2.34) were below average. There were nadequate facilities, machines, tools and equipment for effective work on site (2.72), and scarcity of skilled workers(2.58). The study recommended among others that adequate facilities, machines, tools and equipment should be provided on site during project execution. This will assist the workers on site to meeting the client’s requirements during project execution.