Statistical Analysis of Some Barriers to Market Waste Management in Federal University Lokoja and its Environment

The reason for this statistical study is to conduct an analysis to extract barriers to market waste management in federal university Lokoja and its immediate environment, government and community response and its effectiveness. The study area is Federal university Lokoja, markets and the community that host the federal university Lokoja. Market activities (Buying, selling and consumption) can generate different kinds of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes to the surrounding. It was noticed that mismanagement of wastes often results ejecting dangerous chemicals to the environment and this causes health issues for human being. This waste can be inform of industrial chemical and market waste. Lokoja is the state capital of Kogi states, resource-constrained, policy & implementation deprived, infrastructural inadequate and lacks the technical know-how when it comes to the efficient and sustainable management of market wastes. Past studies concluded that regulations and legislations focusing on waste management and environmental sustainability are not well formulated Lokoja, implemented nor adhered to by many people concerned. Moreover, wide loopholes and gap exist in waste generation, waste management practices and government policy. There is a lackadaisical attitude from government agencies in charge of waste management Lokoja. The services provided by these government agencies are described as being irregular. So far, waste management in Lokoja is the sole government responsibility. Furthermore, markets in Lokoja suffer from inadequate waste segregation, collection, storage, transportation and disposal practices which can lead to occupational and environmental risks. Knowledge and awareness regarding proper waste management remain low in the absence of training for agency staff and the market community. Overall, market waste management in Kogi state faces several challenges ranging from agency, policy, funding, facilities, implementation, adherence and health. For any sustainable development in Lokoja, proper waste management practices must be sustained and the harmful effects of wastes chemicals contained, hence Kogi state government must take action.