Authors : A.F. Fatusin , A. Fagbohunka and O.D. Faloye
Abstract: This study examined the environmental impacts of small scale industrial establishments in Akoko region of Ondo state of Nigeria. In order to do this, 204 small enterprises which constitute 50% of the entire plants in the region were sampled. The household heads of the closest residential buildings to the sampled small enterprises were also interviewed, in order to test residents� perception of injury they suffered from the operation of these enterprises. Data collected were analyzed using cross tabulation and simple percentages. The study found out that there is substantial lack of compliance with stringent environmental rules on production and discharge of effluents by these enterprises. The study further discovered that informal enterprises do pollute the environment more than formally registered ones, following the difficulty of controlling them since they operate outside the regulation of government and its supervising agencies. Moreover, the study found out that most of the wastes generated are not being recycled and are poorly disposed of to the extent that they tend to constitute health hazards to people. Finally, the study recommends that for maximum benefits to be derived from this industrial sub sector, efforts must be made to minimize the noxious impacts through recycling of the wastes so that the environment can be made livable.
A.F. Fatusin , A. Fagbohunka and O.D. Faloye , 2008. Environmental Impacts of Small Scale Industries in Akoko Region of Ondo State. International Business Management, 2: 168-172.