Implication of ineffective policy implementation for community participation on waste management in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Abstract

The paper examines implications of ineffective waste management policy implementation through community participation in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Factors militating against effective policy implementation were ananlysed. Data was derived from the public using questionnaires instrument, which was used in generating information about factors militating against effective waste management policy implementation. Secondary data was derived from Bauchi State Urban Development Board and National Population Commission Office at Bauchi, as well as from internet and library sources. Stepwise sampling technique was employed in the selection of sample points and a sample size of 480. Frequency tabulations showing percentages of public perception were used in collating and analysing the questionnaire responses. It was discovered that public failure to pay for solid waste evacuation service in ensuring environmental cleanliness is one of the major factors responsible for the persistence of poor SWM. However, among new other factors discovered is variation in respondents’ occupational and educational qualification as displayed by respondents’ perceptions between the ubanised and less/non ubanised LGAs in the three senatorial districts sampled. In order to overcome this problem, it was recommended among others that health education program on solid waste management and the effect of poor solid waste management on the environment should be organized by the governments. This might reduce public level of ignorance on implications of poor waste management, hence the appreciation of environmental quality in terms of cleanliness.

Keywords: Policy Implementation, Community Participation, Waste Management