African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Analytical assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of waste management practices to optimize energy and food nexus: A case study of Oleh, Isoko South LGA, Delta State, Nigeria

M. U. Ajieh
  • M. U. Ajieh
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Oleh Campus, Nigeria
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E. T. Ogbomida
  • E. T. Ogbomida
  • Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, The Copperbelt University, Jambo Drive, Riverside, Kitwe, Zambia.
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N. D. Uhunamure
  • N. D. Uhunamure
  • Department of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
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R. N. Agbale
  • R. N. Agbale
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Oleh Campus, Nigeria
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G. I. Ajieh
  • G. I. Ajieh
  • Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
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R. Ekperi
  • R. Ekperi
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Oleh Campus, Nigeria
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H. I. Owamah
  • H. I. Owamah
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Oleh Campus, Nigeria.
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I. F. Okafor
  • I. F. Okafor
  • National Centre for Energy Research and Development, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 12 April 2024
  •  Accepted: 19 June 2024
  •  Published: 31 August 2024

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