Publications by authors named "J O Olaoye"
Challenges Associated With PFAS Detection Method in Africa.
Abdullahi Tunde Aborode Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola Ibrahim Idris Waheed Sakariyau Adio Segun Olapade Jelil Olaoye
Environ Health Insights
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- PFAS are man-made chemicals found in many industries that pose environmental and public health risks, but monitoring them in Africa is hindered by a lack of mass spectrometry (MS) instruments.
- The review highlights that few African countries have adequate access to MS, leading to significant underreporting of PFAS data and related health issues.
- To improve monitoring efforts, the study calls for financial support for MS instruments, the establishment of regional centers of excellence, and investment in training programs for effective PFAS management.
Given the envisioned significance of the agricultural sector in Nigeria, which scholars have argued has the potential to promote pro-poor growth and poverty alleviation. However, questions have been raised about using and accessing modern agricultural machinery for farm cultivation. In this regard, this study uses a co-integration modelling technique to investigate the impact of tractor acquisition on agricultural performance.
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