ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to find out the Factors responsible for Air Pollution in Halls of Residence among the Residents in University of Benin. Five research questions were raised and analyzed for the purpose of the study. Two hundred respondents which were randomly selected from 5 faculties through simple random techniques from the fourteen (14) Faculties in the University of Benin. The data were collected with questionnaire instrument and analyzed.
The result revealed that: Indiscriminate urination is a reason adduced for air pollution by students in halls of residence because of the poor state of hostel facilities in the University of Benin, Indiscriminate dumping of food waste, human waste and other perishables are reasons adduced for air pollution by students in halls of residences. It was also observed that the poor drainage system in the halls of residence is a major cause of air pollution, as most of the drainages are unsafe to use, irregular supply of water to halls of residence for cleanup and other activities contribute to air pollution. Also, overpopulation in the halls of residence contributes to air pollution.
Based on the results, it was recommended that: The University management should provide adequate facilities and equipment for the disposal of wastes and information on how to use toilet equipment and other facilities should be included in the students’ handbook so as to educate them on the proper usage, regular water supply should be provided through the use of the water supply systems such as a borehole, deep well and so on, adequate and qualified personnel should be recruited to carry out the thorough cleaning of the drainages in the hostels, accommodation in the halls of residence should be only for those that the bed spaces can accommodate, this would help to reduce overpopulation.
