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ISSN (Print): ISSN (Online): ISSN (Print): 2616-051X | ISSN (electronic): 2616-0501 NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (NIJEST) In Affiliation with The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) https://www.nijest.com Volume 3 | Number 2 | October 2019 NIJEST / Nig. J. of Env. Sci. & Tech. 3 (2), October 2019 www.nijest.com NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (NIJEST) https://www.nijest.com Volume 3 │ Number 2 │ October 2019 A PUBLICATION OF FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF BENIN IN AFFILIATION WITH THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY Copyright © 2019 The Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology Published by: The Faculty of Environmental Sciences University of Benin P.M.B 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria E: [email protected] In Partnership with Mindex Publishing Co. Ltd. 22, Benin Technical College Road, Ugbowo, P. O. 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Services For advertisements (online or in print copy of NIJEST), journal reprints and general enquiries please contact the secretariat or email the Editor – [email protected] Address for Correspondence The Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST) is Managed by: The Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Benin PMB 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria E: [email protected] NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (NIJEST) https://www.nijest.com EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Prof J. O. Ehiorobo Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria / [email protected] EDITORS Prof. L. A. Ezemonye Prof. Olatunde Arayela Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Department of Architecture, Federal University of University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Technology, Akure, Nigeria Prof. O. C. Izinyon Prof. G. C. Ovuworie Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Department of Production Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria Prof. M. N. Ono Prof. C. C. Egolum Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, Nnamdi Department of Estate Management, Nnamdi Azikwe Azikwe University, Awka University, Awka Prof. T. C. Hogbo Prof. Vladimir A. Seredovich Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies, of Technology, Minna Novosibirsk, Russia Prof. F. O. Ekhaise Prof. George W. K. Intsiful Department of Microbiology, University of Benin, Department of Architecture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Benin City, Nigeria Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana Prof. Clinton O. Aigbavboa Prof. Toshiroh Ikegami Department of Construction Management and Quantity Department of Urban Studies / School of Policy Studies, Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Kwansei Gakuin University, Yubinbango Nishinomiya, Japan Prof. Samuel Laryea Dr. (Ms) Oluropo Ogundipe School of Construction Economics and Management, Nottingham Geospatial Engineering Department, University University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South of Nottingham, UK Africa Prof. Stephen Ogunlana Dr. Eugene Levin School of the Built Environment, Heriot Watt Geomatics Engineering Department, Michigan University, UK Technological University, Michigan, USA Prof. A. N. Aniekwu Prof. P. S. Ogedengbe Department of Architecture, University of Benin, Department of Estate Management, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria Dr. H. A. P. Audu Dr. Patrick Ogbu Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Department of Quantity Surveying, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria Prof. Tito Aighewi Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria JOURNAL SECRETARIAT Journal Secretary Assistant Journal Secretary Prof. Raph Irughe-Ehigiator Dr. Okiemute Roland Ogirigbo Department of Geomatics, University of Benin, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria Nigerian Journal of Environmental of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST) Journal available online at http://www.nijest.com Vol 3 No. 2 October 2019 ISSN (Print): 2616-051X | ISSN (electronic): 2616-0501 Purpose The Nigerian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (NIJEST) is dedicated to promoting high standards and excellence in the generation and dissemination of scientific research findings, reviews and case studies to both the academic communities and industries locally, nationally and globally. It focuses on publishing original and high quality articles covering a wide range of topics in Environmental Sciences and Technology. Scope The areas of focus include but not limited to the following: Environmental Sciences; Applied Earth Sciences; Built Environment; Civil Engineering; Climate, Energy and Environment; Water Resources and Environmental Engineering and Computer and Information Science and Technology. Papers in other related areas not listed above can be considered for publication, provided they meet the journal’s requirements. Manuscript Submission Details on how to submit your article for publication in the Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology and the format to follow are provided at the end of this publication or can be accessed online at http://www.nijest.com. Nigerian Journal of Environmental of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST) Journal available online at http://www.nijest.com Vol 3 No. 2 October 2019 ISSN (Print): 2616-051X | ISSN (electronic): 2616-0501 Contents Article Page Spatial pattern of Land Surface Temperature over Umuahia North and Bende LGA, Abia State, Nigeria Uchendu U. I., Kanu C., Kanu K. C. and Mpamah C. I. 210 – 217 Impact of Land Use Types and Soil Depths on the Distribution of Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Soils of Aboy Gara Watershed, at Gidan District, North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia Gebeyaw T. Y. 218 – 232 Implementation of Condition Equation Model in Geodetic Observation: A Case Study of Circular Reservoir Structure Oladosu S. O., Okonofua S. E. and Ehigiator-Irughe R. 233 – 244 Finite Element Application in Reservoir Deformation analysis (Pilot Phase 1) Ehigiator-Irughe R. 245 – 255 Analysis of Impact of Exposures and Hydrological Modelling of Flood Peak Zones in Adamawa Catchment, Nigeria Nwilo P. C., Olayinka N. D. and Adzandeh A. E. 256 – 267 The Impacts of Climate Change on Nigerian Ecosystems: A Review Ikumbur B. and Iornumbe S. 268 – 291 Macroinvertebrates’ Pollution Tolerance Index in Calabar River, Cross River State, Nigeria Bate G. B. and Sam–Uket N. O. 292 – 297 Solid Waste Management Practice and Challenges in Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria Saleh A. and Ahmed A. 298 – 303 Subsurface Structural Mapping over Koton Karifi and Adjoining Areas, Southern Bida Basin, Nigeria, using High-Resolution Aeromagnetic Data Ikumbur E. B., Ogah V. E. and Akiishi M. 304 – 316 Mapping the Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Urban Land and Vegetation in Osun State, Nigeria Abiodun O. E. and Akinola D. J. 317 – 330 Studies on the effect of Cold Plastic Deformation and Heat Treatment on the Microstructural Arrangement and Corrosion Behaviour of Mild Steel in Acidic Media Obayi C. S., Nwobodo J. C., Neife S. I. and Daniel-Mkpume C. C. 331 – 341 Development of Asbestos-free Brake Pads Using Bamboo Leaves Adekunle N. O., Oladejo K. A., Kuye S. I. and Aikulola A. D. 342 – 351 Strength and Workability Assessment of Concrete Produced by Partial Replacement of Cement with Waste Clay Bricks Nwankwo E. and John A. T. 352 – 360 Assessment of Hospital Wastes Management Practices in Lagos, Nigeria, using Two Health Care Centres as Case Studies Alani R., Nwude D. and Adeniyi O. 361 – 369 Application of Remote Sensing, GIS and Hydrogeophysics to Groundwater Exploration in Ogun State: A case study of OGDSparklight Estate Epuh E. E., Jimoh N. O, Orji M. J. and Daramola O. E. 370 – 385 Article Page Geometric and Dynamic Application of Satellite Geodesy in Environmental Mapping: A Conceptual Review 386 – 397 Hart L., Oba T. and Babalola A. Residents’ Perception of Importance and Satisfaction with Infrastructure in Selected Public Housing Estates in Osun State, Nigeria Oyedele J. B. and Oyesode M. F. 398 – 409 Engineering Feasibility of Building Blocks Produced from Recycled Rice Husks Atikpo E., Ukala D. C., Agori J. E., Agbi G. G., Iwemah E. R., Umukoro L. O. and Michael A. 410 – 415 Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST) www.nijest.com ISSN (Print): 2616-051X | ISSN (electronic): 2616-0501 Vol 3, No. 2 October 2019, pp 210 – 217 Spatial pattern of Land Surface Temperature over Umuahia North and Bende LGA, Abia State, Nigeria Uchendu U. I *, Kanu C., Kanu K. C. and Mpamah C. I. Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria Corresponding Author: *[email protected], [email protected] https://doi.org/10.36263/nijest.2019.02.0138 ABSTRACT This study evaluated