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Noise Pollution in Nigeria’s Institutions of Higher Learning: A Review

Cornelius Ogbodo Anayo Agbo

Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · pp. 8–21 · Published 30 Oct 2020

10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i117198

Abstract

Education is the cradle of development and must be properly guarded. Higher institutions are citadels of learning engaging in high intellectual discourse that require quiet ambience. The high noise level in Nigeria’s institutions of higher learning has become a growing concern. This paper reviewed the studies done concerning noise pollution vis-à-vis the noise sources, its effects and abatement measures put in place if any. Modular mini electric generators, road traffics and religious organization’s activities were found culpable to the majority of noises produced both inside the institutions and their neighbourhoods. More than 90% of the institutions' community are exposed to disturbing noise levels. The review showed that most of the institutions’ measured noise levels range between 50 dB(A) and 110 dB(A). Also, the majority of the exposed persons feels helpless while hoping to habituate with the conditions. There is a need, therefore, for the school management to collaborate with the government to ensure that sustainable noise mitigation measures are put in place in the institutions to avert its negatives consequences on students’ performance and staff output.

Institutions of higher learning noise pollution sources effects abatement.

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