Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri

@futo.edu.ng

Architecture/ School of Environmental Sciences
Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State. Nigeria

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Architecture; Urban and Regional Planning; Sustainable Smart Urban Studies (Planning, Design and Management); and Spatial Interaction

Scopus Publications

136

Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

An appraisal of guidelines and practices for municipal infrastructure support agent to execute labour-intensive construction projects in South Africa
Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan, Radin Badarudin Radin Firdaus, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, and Godpower C. Amadi
Emerald
PurposeSeveral studies have shown that the mechanism of labour-intensive construction (LIC) projects can mitigate high unemployment and create skilled development, especially in developing nations. The guidelines and practices for implementation may have faced some encumbrances in some countries. Whether the current guidelines and practices for municipal infrastructure support agent (MISA) to execute LIC projects face hindrances in South Africa has yet to receive in-depth studies. Thus, this study attempts to proffer policy solutions to improve the proposed revised guidelines and practices for MISA in LIC project execution in South Africa.Design/methodology/approachThe study's objectives were accomplished via a combination of 16 virtual interviews of built environment professionals and government officials involved in LIC project execution in South Africa and supported by the analysed documents. A thematic approach was used to analyse the data and presented two main themes.FindingsFindings show lax enforcement of discretionary funds, lax institutional capacity and inadequate individual skills, among others, as the gaps in existing South Africa's LIC guidelines and practices. Also, policy solutions to address the gaps were proffered.Practical implicationsThe suggested feasible policies will improve the proposed revised guidelines and practices for MISA in LIC project execution in South Africa. This guide will promote the development of individual skills, institutional capacities and increase employment across South Africa.Originality/valueThis study promotes the use of LIC to create employment and contribute to proffering measures that will improve the proposed revised third edition of the guidelines and practices for MISA to execute LIC.

A systematic review of the applicability of nature-based solutions for resilient urban residences in Southern Nigeria
Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri
Emerald
Purpose The adoption of nature-based solutions (NBS) for resilient cities has been receiving concern because of global threats of climate variation and a bid to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. NBS promotes a healthy environment and discourages land loss. NBS applications have been researched, especially in developing nations; however, there is a lack of evidence on their roles, impediments and drivers in southern Nigerian cities. Therefore, this study aims to systematically review the applicability of NBS for resilient urban residences (RUR) in southern Nigeria. Also, it proposes strategies for addressing environmental issues via a framework that will support future studies. Design/methodology/approach Southern Nigeria's riparian settlements are vulnerable to climate variability's devastating effects. A systematic review of literature on NBS for RUR resilience was conducted, sourcing 29 papers included in the study from 2004 to 2023 using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses from Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science databases in November 2023. Findings The review identified three themes: NBS's role in fostering urban resilience, impediments to its application and drivers for resilient RUR, with five roles, eight impediments and eight drivers identified in the literature. Research limitations/implications This study explores literature on environmental drivers for practitioners promoting NBS, suggesting a qualitative research approach for advanced studies. However, the systematic review-based recommendations maintain the robustness of the NBS application for RUR in southern Nigeria, despite the need for advanced studies. Practical implications This study outlines the five roles, eight impediments and eight drivers for promoting the application of NBS in southern Nigeria. This study noted that NBS can improve urban residential precincts, maintain residents' quality of life, purify air, regulate temperature and reduce glare, urban heat and land loss. The findings can be used by environmental and construction practitioners, clients, academics and policymakers to promote NBS applications in Nigeria. Adapting NBS should be a basic consideration in residential property planning and design for building plan approval. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this systematic review analysis is the first to explore NBS application in Southern Nigeria RUR, offering flexible strategies to advance NBS in the Nigerian locale.

Disasters recovery and rehabilitation in informal settlements: the role of fourth industrial revolution technologies
Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan, Radin Badarudin Radin Firdaus, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, and Godpower Chinyeru Amadi
Informa UK Limited

Barriers in Nigeria’s public hospital green buildings implementation initiatives
Andrew Ebekozien, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, Angeline Ngozika Chibuike Nwaole, Aginah Lawrence Ibeabuchi and F. Uwadia

Model for promoting green certification of buildings in developing nations: a case study of Nigeria
Andrew Ebekozien, Matthew Ikuabe, Andrew Igiebor Awo-Osagie, Clinton Aigbavboa, and Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri
Emerald
PurposeSeveral studies have shown that climate change is a threat to sustainable human living and high consumption of energy by buildings is a contributory factor. However, green practices in buildings have been proved as one of the successful technologies to mitigate global warming. Previous studies have shown lax green practices in developing countries’ buildings, but how far concerning green certification of buildings in Nigeria is yet to be explored. Therefore, this paper investigated the barriers to green certification of buildings (GCB). Also, the paper proposed a model for promoting GCB in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachEighteen experts with green building certification knowledge were engaged across three of Nigeria’s cities (Benin City, Abuja and Lagos) via scheduled WhatsApp video and teams calls. Collated interview data were analysed and presented in themes.FindingsFindings show that there is an absence of a framework to promote GCB in Nigeria. Hence, GCB is low across the states. Twelve main sub-themes emerged as the barriers to GCB in Nigeria. Also, eight key sub-themes emerged as the possible concepts that can be used to improve GCB in Nigeria and formulated into a proposed framework to promote GCB in Nigeria.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is limited to GCB in Nigeria and only 18 participants were engaged. Thus, this paper suggests that a mixed-methods approach should be conducted in future studies with wider coverage. This may assist to validate the paper’s findings.Practical implicationsFindings from this paper will stir up practitioners in green building and influence the promotion of GCB in the sector. As part of this study’s implications, suggestions through the paper’s proposed framework will benefit Nigeria’s policymakers to make decisions towards achieving GCB. This can be achieved via the proposed framework to promote the concept across Nigeria.Originality/valueThis paper is probably the first that attempted to investigate the barriers and proffer policy solutions via a framework to promote GCB in Nigeria and by extension in other developing countries.

Evaluating Nigeria’s residents perception and willingness to live in telecommunication mast locations
Andrew Ebekozien, Osagie Ebekozien, and Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri
Informa UK Limited
ABSTRACT Studies have shown that emitted electromagnetic field from telecommunication tower is possibly a threat to residents’ health within the mast location. However, Nigerian residents’ perception to live in mast location is yet to be researched in detail. This study examined the factors that influence residents’ perception and willingness to live in telecommunication mast locations and proffer possible solutions to mitigate residents’ concerns regarding likely health hazards. This was achieved consecutively. First, the developed questionnaire survey was conducted with 420 respondents, drawn from the six south-south states in Nigeria. This includes residents, academicians, environmentalists, government agencies, and medical experts. Second, results from the quantitative phase were further analyzed via face-to-face interviews in conjunction with observation in selected 40 mast stations across the research area. Factors that influence resident’s willingness to live near the telecommunication masts were identified and grouped into three (physical, health, and environmental factors). As part of the study’s implications, findings from this paper will enhance policymakers and other stakeholders in decision-making concerning resident’s perception to live in mast locations. The government should set up a regulatory agency for non-ionizing radiation protection with a mandate, among others were proffered to mitigate possible health threats and concerns of the residents.

Root cause of factors enhancing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Nigerian informal urban settlements: issues and possible solutions
Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa, and Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri
Informa UK Limited
ABSTRACT Recent studies showed that physical distancing and proper hygiene measures mitigate the fast spread of COVID-19. But how far the informal urban settlements residents can adhere to these and other measures are yet to receive in-depth studies in Nigeria. Therefore, this study investigated the level of residents’ compliance and proffer possible solutions that will mitigate the pandemic spread. Five cities across Nigeria were engaged as the case study via a phenomenology type of qualitative research. The study combined MAXQDA 2020 with thematic analysis to describe the data. Findings show that majority of the informal urban settlements in Nigeria can enhance the spread of COVID-19. As part of this paper’s implications, findings will strengthen collaboration with relevant stakeholders regarding effective control measures and propose measures possibly to be adopted by other developing countries with similar attributes in the informal urban settlements.

An assessment of fire safety measures in healthcare facilities in Nigeria
Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, and Nuzaihan Aras Agus Salim
Emerald
PurposeThe occurrence of fire accidents in hospital buildings has become a serious challenge and more serious in developing nations. The purpose of this paper intends to assess fire safety measures in Nigerian hospital facilities. The significance of this study is to ensure that the design and construction of hospital facilities enhance the safety of users and properties.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected via a case study and questionnaire survey and administered to the facility users. The study survey is to assess the respondents' perception of fire safety measures in hospital facilities and suggest possible policy measures that will be employed to enhance safety.FindingsThis paper found that 91% of the respondents have awareness of fire safety measures in hospital facilities. Electrical faults and combustible materials were identified as the frequent causes of fire occurrences in hospital facilities. This can be averted where flammable materials and electrical appliances are correctly installed, and safety rules enforced. Findings show that safety rules are lax in public than standard private hospitals.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is limited to fire safety measures in Nigerian healthcare facilities. Future research is needed to evaluate the level of compliance from design, construction and post-construction of precautionary fire safety measures in hospital facilities in Nigeria.Practical implicationsThis paper recommended that designers and hospital administrators should improve on fire safety measures via the development of fire safety management plan and education. Thus, enforcement of fire safety measures in hospital facilities as specified in building codes should be implemented and monitored during and after the design of the hospital buildings. Findings provide valuable lessons on how to improve the fire safety measures in healthcare facilities across the states and other developing countries with similar healthcare situations.Originality/valueThis paper demonstrates that the stakeholders, especially government agencies concern with approval and enforcement of fire safety measures in healthcare facilities need to reawaken to her responsibility because of the lax implementation across the states.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Disasters recovery and rehabilitation in informal settlements: the role of fourth industrial revolution technologies
A Ebekozien, C Aigbavboa, MS Samsurijan, RB Radin Firdaus, ...
International Journal of Construction Management 24 (11), 1155-1165 2024

A systematic review of the applicability of nature-based solutions for resilient urban residences in Southern Nigeria
SO Ayo-Odifiri
International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment 2024

An appraisal of guidelines and practices for municipal infrastructure support agent to execute labour-intensive construction projects in South Africa
A Ebekozien, C Aigbavboa, MS Samsurijan, RB Radin Firdaus, ...
Property Management 42 (1), 70-85 2024

Drivers influencing customers’ visitation patterns to Ecolodges: A case study of cross River State, Nigeria
G Imoagene, SO Ayo-Odifiri
Journal of Basics and Applied Sciences Research 2 (1), 77-89 2024

A review of Issues and Opportunities of Archi-preneurship Practice in Nigeria
SO Ayo-Odifiri
Dimensi: Journal of Architecture and Built Environment 50 (1), 21-30 2023

Andrew Ebekozien and Clinton Aigbavboa
MS Samsurijan, RBR Firdaus, SO Ayo-Odifiri, GC Amadi
2023

Evaluating Nigeria’s residents perception and willingness to live in telecommunication mast locations
A Ebekozien, O Ebekozien, SO Ayo-Odifiri
Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment 32 (4), 478-500 2022

Model for promoting green certification of buildings in developing nations: a case study of Nigeria
A Ebekozien, M Ikuabe, AI Awo-Osagie, C Aigbavboa, SO Ayo-Odifiri
Property Management 40 (1), 118-136 2022

Acessibility factor in the patronage of markets in Benin City, Nigeria
SO Ayo-Odifiri
International Journal of Innovation Scientific Research and Review 4 (02 2022

Root cause of factors enhancing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Nigerian informal urban settlements: issues and possible solutions
A Ebekozien, C Aigbavboa, SO Ayo-Odifiri
International Planning Studies 27 (1), 44-61 2022

IMPACT OF MARKET PATRONAGE ON THE TRAFFIC SITUATION IN BENIN METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
SO Ayo-Odifiri
FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES 6 (6), 280-288 2022

Low-income earners housing affordability issues in Nigeria: a systematic review of sustainable approaches
SO Ayo-Odifiri, RC Emeana, AW Musa, IJ Ukpabi, OT Ukah
International Journal of Innovative Research & Development 11 (2), 37-48 2022

An investigation of home-based businesses in low-income residential settlements of Owerri Urban, Nigeria.
SO Ayo-Odifiri, RC Emeana, AW Musa, IJ Ukpabi, OT Ukah
Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) 27 (1), 29-39 2022

Appraisal of conditional attributes of residential buildings in Akure, Nigeria
E Gabriel, SO Ayo-Odifiri
FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES 5 (3), 63-71 2021

Barriers in Nigeria’s public hospital green buildings implementation initiatives
A Ebekozien, SO Ayo-Odifiri, ANC Nwaole, AL Ibeabuchi, FE Uwadia
Journal of Facilities Management 20 (4), 586-605 2021

Cultural diversity-a challenge to smart cities development in Nigeria
SO Ayo-Odifiri, RC Emeana, AO Fagbami
International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management 4 (6), 710-720 2021

Assessment of urban sprawl in Benin metropolis, Nigeria
SO Ayo-Odifiri, AO Alasa, RC Emeana, AO Fagbami, HI Duruanyim
Int. J. Innov. Appl. Res 6 (7), 2454-6194 2021

Impacts of inequality in access to primary healthcare facilities on households’ income in Bonny riparian communities, Rivers State, Nigeria
Samuel D, Ayo-Odifiri OS, Akue L
International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management 3 (12), 380-390 2021

Traffic management concept of sustainable city development in Nigeria.
Ayo-Odifiri OS, Alasa OA, Ogoh N, Obajina TO, Emeana CR
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 5 (7), 83-89 2021

Assessment of urban sprawl management in Benin metropolis, Nigeria.
SO Ayo-Odifiri, AO Alasa, RC Emeana, AO Fagbami, HI Duruanyim
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science. 6 (7 2021

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

An assessment of fire safety measures in healthcare facilities in Nigeria
A Ebekozien, C Aigbavboa, SO Ayo-Odifiri, NAA Salim
Property Management 2020
Citations: 19

Road connectivity approach to eased traffic congestion on market roads in Benin metropolis, Nigeria
OS Ayo-Odifiri, JO Fasakin, FO Henshaw
American Journal of Engineering Research 6 (6), 41-48 2017
Citations: 13

Assessment of urban market renewal projects on the development of Akure, Nigeria
OJ Obe, FK Omole, SE Okosun, OS Ayo-Odifiri, CO Omokhafe
Assessment 9 (4) 2017
Citations: 6

Planning Implications for Changing the Use of Residential Buildings in Auchi, Nigeria
OS Ayo-Odifiri, E Clement, AO Bada, SE Okosun
Applied Science Reports 19 (2), 306-316 2017
Citations: 4

A review of Issues and Opportunities of Archi-preneurship Practice in Nigeria
SO Ayo-Odifiri
Dimensi: Journal of Architecture and Built Environment 50 (1), 21-30 2023
Citations: 3

Infrastructure and Societal Restlessness in a Developing Country (A Case of Nigeria)
Okosun SE, Ajisola TK, Omokhafe C, Balogun E., Ayo-Odifiri OS
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research 4 (02), 43-51 2017
Citations: 3

Assessment of urban sprawl in Benin metropolis, Nigeria
SO Ayo-Odifiri, AO Alasa, RC Emeana, AO Fagbami, HI Duruanyim
Int. J. Innov. Appl. Res 6 (7), 2454-6194 2021
Citations: 2

Traffic management in the nexus of markets in Benin metropolis, Nigeria
OS Ayo-Odifiri
Unpublished PhD thesis, Urban and Regional Planning Department, Federal 2017
Citations: 2

Acessibility factor in the patronage of markets in Benin City, Nigeria
SO Ayo-Odifiri
International Journal of Innovation Scientific Research and Review 4 (02 2022
Citations: 1

Cultural diversity-a challenge to smart cities development in Nigeria
SO Ayo-Odifiri, RC Emeana, AO Fagbami
International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management 4 (6), 710-720 2021
Citations: 1