A Survey Examining the Impact of Exhaust Emissions from the Cement Factory on Residents

Olubiyi Adenike Oluwafunmilola, Olajide Oluwamayowa Opeyimika and Olayemi Michael Sunday
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Olubiyi Adenike Oluwafunmilola: Department of Statistics, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Olajide Oluwamayowa Opeyimika: Department of Statistics, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Olayemi Michael Sunday: Department of Statistics, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi State.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2024, vol. 9, issue 7, 397-405

Abstract: This study used a thorough analysis that combined descriptive statistics and inferential techniques to investigate the effects of exhaust emissions from the cement factory on the local population. Out of the 200 questionnaires that were issued, 196 were successfully retrieved and used as the foundation for the study that follows. According to the data, a significant number of inhabitants have cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. The two most often reported diseases were asthma (52%), followed by heart disease (27%), skin cancer (12.2%), and diarrhea (8.8%). Air pollution was cited as the most prevalent type of pollution by the majority of respondents (48.9%), followed by land pollution (28.7%), water pollution (12.7%), and noise pollution (9.7%). The study’s findings clearly demonstrate that emissions from the Dangote Cement factory significantly impact the health of nearby residents, particularly those living within close proximity. Effective mitigation measures, particularly the enforcement of strict environmental regulations and the adoption of cleaner technologies, are essential to reduce the adverse effects of the factory’s operations on the community. Eighty percent of residents said they cope by living with the effects, while a smaller proportion chose to migrate (8.5%), complain to health authorities (7.5%), or protest (4%). Beyond that, solving the health and environmental issues the cement mill poses requires more community involvement and support for impacted residents.

Date: 2024
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