Assessment Of Artificial Waterholes In Zugurma Sector Of Kainji Lake National Park

minimize the effects of water shortage and also to prevent animals from straying away to the surrounding settlements in search of water. Assessment of artificial waterholes in

Zugurma sector of Kainji Lake National Park was carried out for a period of two weeks in May, 2015 to identify the wildlife species associated with the

waterholes and also to identify the practises carried out to maintain the waterholes. Two artificial waterholes which were still under construction and

one ephemeral waterhole were identified during the study. Direct and indirect methods of animals sighting were used in identifying the wildlife species that

are associated with the waterholes. The result of the study shows that Roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus), Western hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus); Maxwell’s duiker (Cephalophus maxwellii) and Tantalus monkey (Chlorocebus tantalus) visit the waterholes.  Regular and site-specific assessments of the

artificial waterholes should be conducted to enhance their habitat value and to decide if they should be maintained

in their existing state or modified.

 Dr. (Mrs.) O.O. Oyeleke                                                                                 

Supervisor                                                                              

Date and Signature                             Prof. B.G. Ogunjemite                                                        

                                             Head of DepartmentDate and Signature

 

DEDICATION

Ojileru. May his soul rest in perfect peace. 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge the Almighty God the giver of wisdom, knowledge and understanding whose infinite mercy and special grace

kept me alive till date; may His name be highly exalted. I appreciate the efforts of my supervisor, Dr. (Mrs.) O.O. Oyeleke for being my guide throughout

this experience and for doing so with patience. I appreciate the assistance rendered by staffs of Kainji Lake National Park, especially Mr. Mathias E. A.

and Mr. Ofeere Agboi.I am grateful for the love and support of my mother, Mrs. O. S. Ojileru and my siblings: Mrs. T. Olabowale, Mr.

Oluwasegun Ojileru, Mrs. Adenike Adebanjo, Mr. Adekunle Ojileru and Imole-Ayo Ojileru, for always being there for me. Also, to my cousin Mr. Agbudeloye

Asiko, I say thank you. I also appreciate Ayesuwa Abimbola for her assistance during the field work; thank you for being my very good friend. Finally, to

everyone who assisted in the completion of this work and whose names are not listed above, I am indeed grateful and may God bless you.

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List of Plates              ix                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Chapter One

1.0     Introduction                                                                                         

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1.1    Background Information                                                                        

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1.2    Justification                                                                                              

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1.3    Statement of the Problem                                                                                          

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1.4    Objectives                                                                                                                      

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1.5    Scope and Limitation of Work                                                                      

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2.0 Literature Review                                                                                          

2.1 Water Development                                                                                 

2.2 Reasons for artificial