Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri

@futo.edu.ng

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

Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri


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RESEARCH INTERESTS

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

  • Climate-Responsive Architectural Practices: Integrating Green Spaces into the Urban Environment to Achieve SDG 13
    Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa
    Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2026
  • Sustainable human settlement through commercial solid waste disposal system: a case of Ahia-Ohuru market in Aba Municipal, Nigeria
    Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, Jane Ijeoma Ukpabi, Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
    Journal of Facilities Management, 2026
    Purpose The target date to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is less than a decade; urban commercial solid waste in developing nations has elicited considerable concern. From previous studies, some policies on commercial refuse have been implemented, but the issue persists. The purpose of this study is to examine Sustainable Human Settlement (SHS) using Commercial Solid Waste (CSW) disposal systems to achieve SDG 11. Design/methodology/approach This study engaged a multistage sampling technique to examine the types, quantities and impediments of CSW disposal practices. The market and three trades with the highest volume of refuse were selected via purposive sampling at the first and second stages, and random sampling at the third stage to identify the 15 lines that generated the most trash. A questionnaire was administered to 345 traders using systematic random sampling, and the data were analysed using inferential statistics. The diffusion of innovation theory (DoIT) and theory of planned behaviour (ToPB) constructs applied confirmed the theoretical gap. Findings The findings revealed that decomposable (84.85%) and non-decomposable (15.15%) refuse were generated daily (2,611.07 kg), weekly (13,055.35 kg) and 339,439.1 kg in the dry season. Tailoring materials generated the highest daily refuse (1,162.80 kg). Inadequate skips, poor funding, insufficient decision-making process, poor maintenance of facilities and scarce technical measures were identified as impediments to the CSW disposal system at the marketplace. DoIT and ToPB can be applied to enhance CSW disposal practices for SHS. Audit policy will help achieve SDG 11 across marketplaces in Nigeria. Originality/value As part of this study’s implications, DoIT and ToPB will be used to improve SHS through the CSW disposal system at the Ahia-Ohuru market.
  • A systematic review of the applicability of nature-based solutions for resilient urban residences in Southern Nigeria
    Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri
    International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 2025
    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.
  • The role of health belief model in improving construction artisans’ mental health intervention: Nigerian stakeholders' perspective
    Andrew Ebekozien, Ehimemen Osebuohien Ebekozien, Mohamed Ahmed Hafez Ahmed, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, et al.
    Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 2025
    PurposeIn the construction industry, artisans are important, especially in developing countries’ infrastructural development. Thus, the construction artisan’s mental well-being is critical to project productivity and efficiency. There is a perceived increase in construction artisan mental ill health, which threatens the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) (good health and well-being). The understanding of health belief model (HBM) constructs may improve artisans’ SDG 3. This study explored the factors hindering the adoption of interventions and suggested measures to improve managing Nigerian construction artisans’ mental health using the HBM and, by extension, improve the achievement of Goal 3.Design/methodology/approachThe research employed face-to-face interviews to collect data in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria. This study utilised 38 interviewees who were knowledgeable and accomplished saturation at the 33rd interviewee. The researchers manually analysed the collected data and reported the main results.FindingsFindings show that despite the benefits of mental health interventions in the sector, there is low mental health intervention awareness and practice in the Nigerian construction sector. Also, findings reveal hindrances to using HBM as an intervention for construction artisans. Findings identified 31 hindrances and were re-grouped into artisan-related, construction firm and government. Also, attaining Goal 3 concerning artisans’ mental health may be threatened if these encumbrances are not curbed. This study suggested measures to improve Nigerian artisans’ mental health using HBM.Originality/valueRecognising the crucial hindrances facing mental health intervention through HBM will be beneficial in promoting measures to improve artisans' mental health in the workplace and achieve Goal 3.
  • Appraising the role of digital technology in training and upskilling building artisans to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
    Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 2025
  • Developing a framework for mitigating violence and extortion from sub-urban inter-communal residential land conflicts via soft system methodology
    Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Mohamed Hafez, Angeline Ngozika Chibuike Nwaole, Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan, et al.
    Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 2025
    PurposeAccess to affordable residential land in fast-developing sub-urban locations is challenging. This may have triggered an inter-communal land crisis that has enhanced violence and extortion in fast-developing sub-urban locations. Developing a framework to prevent or mitigate the crises may proffer solutions, and studies are scarce, particularly in developing countries. Thus, this study investigates the impact of violence and extortion emanating from inter-communal residential land conflicts on housing developers in Nigerian cities and develops a framework using soft system methodology (SSM) to prevent or mitigate them and, by extension, improve the achievement of sustainable development goal (SDG) 11.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers utilised an SSM to understand the impact of violence and extortion emanating from inter-communal residential land conflicts in southern Edo State, Nigeria. This study also employed a phenomenology type of qualitative research design via face-to-face, semi-structured 28 interview sessions across 2 sub-urban communities. The adopted interview method aligns with the seven phases of the SSM, and the findings were presented.FindingsFindings show that violence and extortion emanating from inter-communal land conflicts threaten the achievement of SDG 11. Physical harm, psychological harm, economic instability, undermining of the government’s legitimacy, erosion of social trust and bribery and corruption are the most significant impacts of violence and extortion on housing developers.Originality/valueThere are a few studies of violence and extortion emanating from inter-communal residential land conflicts on housing developers using data from developing countries, but none regarding how a framework using SSM can prevent or mitigate them and, by extension, improve the achievement of SDG 11.
  • 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, et al.
    Property Management, 2024
    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.
  • 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, et al.
    International Journal of Construction Management, 2024
  • Barriers in Nigeria’s public hospital green buildings implementation initiatives
    Andrew Ebekozien, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, Angeline Ngozika Chibuike Nwaole, Aginah Lawrence Ibeabuchi, F. Uwadia
    Journal of Facilities Management, 2022
  • 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, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri
    Property Management, 2022
    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.
  • 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, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri
    International Planning Studies, 2022
  • Evaluating Nigeria’s residents perception and willingness to live in telecommunication mast locations
    Andrew Ebekozien, Osagie Ebekozien, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri
    Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 2022
  • An assessment of fire safety measures in healthcare facilities in Nigeria
    Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, Nuzaihan Aras Agus Salim
    Property Management, 2020

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Sustainable human settlement through commercial solid waste disposal system: a case of Ahia-Ohuru market in Aba Municipal, Nigeria
    SO Ayo-Odifiri, JI Ukpabi, A Ebekozien, CO Aigbavboa
    Journal of Facilities Management 24 (3), 642-665 , 2026
    2026
  • The role of health belief model in improving construction artisans’ mental health intervention: Nigerian stakeholders' perspective
    A Ebekozien, EO Ebekozien, MAH Ahmed, CO Aigbavboa, SO Ayo-Odifiri, ...
    Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 32 (13), 174-192 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Evaluating Daylighting Strategies in Library Design: A Case Study of Atbu Yelwa Campus
    AH Dadum, UM Bashi, IA Alkali, AK Sarkile, AY Muhammad, SS Musa, ...
    BIMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GOMBE 9 (3A), 153-162 , 2025
    2025
  • Climate-Responsive Architectural Practices: Integrating Green Spaces into the Urban Environment to Achieve SDG 13
    SO Ayo-Odifiri, A Ebekozien, C Aigbavboa
    Global Forum for Sustainable Built Environment Conference, 503-512 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Therapeutic architectural approach to the design of drug rehabilitation centre in Nigeria
    IH Nkwopara, SO Ayo-Odifiri, NU Okehielem, MI Chukwuma-Uchegbu
    2025
  • Addressing Framework Gaps in Climate-Responsive Passive Design: Toward a Replicable Model for Educational Buildings in the Tropical Climate of Owerri, Nigeria
    BN Nwafor, SI Nwankwo, SO Ayo-odifiri, JC Olemgbe
    2025
  • Appraising the role of digital technology in training and upskilling building artisans to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
    A Ebekozien, EO Ebekozien, M Hafez, C Aigbavboa, ANC Nwaole, ...
    Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 1-17 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Developing a framework for mitigating violence and extortion from sub-urban inter-communal residential land conflicts via soft system methodology
    A Ebekozien, C Aigbavboa, M Hafez, ANC Nwaole, MS Samsurijan, ...
    Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management , 2025
    2025
  • A Review of Ecosystem-Based Elements to Mitigate City Vulnerabilities
    SO Ayo-Odifiri, MI Chukwuma-Uchegbu, NU Okehielem, E Gabriel, ...
    2025
  • 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 16 (3 … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Appraising the barriers facing females in embracing building skilled trades in nigeria: Threat to achieve sustainable development goal 5
    A Ebekozien, MAH Ahmed, C Aigbavboa, ANC Nwaole, MS Samsurijan, ...
    International Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications 46, 97-106 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • 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
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Drivers influencing customers’ visitation patterns to ecolodges: a case study of cross River State, Nigeria
    G Imoagene, SO isasoje Ayo-Odifiri
    Journal Of Basics And Applied Sciences Research 2 (1), 77-89 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • 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
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • A Systematic Literature Review Of Blue And Green Spaces Strategy For Climate Change Adaptation In Urban Residential Areas
    SO Ayo-Odifiri
    FESCON Conference Proceedings 4 (1) , 2023
    2023
  • Vulnerability Of Tourism Assets To Climate Change-A Scoping Review
    SO Ayo-Odifiri
    FESCON Conference Proceedings 4 (1) , 2023
    2023
  • 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
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • Andrew Ebekozien and Clinton Aigbavboa
    MS Samsurijan, RBR Firdaus, SO Ayo-Odifiri, GC Amadi
    2023
  • 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 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 48
  • 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
    2022
    Citations: 4

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • 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 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 48
  • 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
    2022
    Citations: 41
  • An assessment of fire safety measures in healthcare facilities in Nigeria
    A Ebekozien, C Aigbavboa, SO Ayo-Odifiri, NAA Salim
    Property Management , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 26
  • 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
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • 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 (AJER) 6 (6), 41-48 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 14
  • 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
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • 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
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • 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
    2022
    Citations: 9
  • 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
    2017
    Citations: 7
  • 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
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • 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
    2021
    Citations: 6
  • 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
    2017
    Citations: 6
  • 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 16 (3 … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • 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
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • 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
    2017
    Citations: 4
  • 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
    2021
    Citations: 3
  • 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
    2021
    Citations: 3
  • Appraising the role of digital technology in training and upskilling building artisans to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
    A Ebekozien, EO Ebekozien, M Hafez, C Aigbavboa, ANC Nwaole, ...
    Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 1-17 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Appraising the barriers facing females in embracing building skilled trades in nigeria: Threat to achieve sustainable development goal 5
    A Ebekozien, MAH Ahmed, C Aigbavboa, ANC Nwaole, MS Samsurijan, ...
    International Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications 46, 97-106 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Drivers influencing customers’ visitation patterns to ecolodges: a case study of cross River State, Nigeria
    G Imoagene, SO isasoje Ayo-Odifiri
    Journal Of Basics And Applied Sciences Research 2 (1), 77-89 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2