The Democratic Anthropocene of Kano City, 2011 to 2015
Adamu Ibrahim Kabuga (PhD)
Department of Geography
Federal College of Education, P.M.B. 3045, Kano – Nigeria
Email: ibrahimkabugaadamu@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
The study examines the democratic anthropocene of Kano city in recent time, between 2011 to 2015. The materials used for the study are sourced from field survey, observations and interviews. Interviews were used to sample the opinion of the general public on the anthropocene of the city. The simple random sampling technique was used to select the required sample for the study. Data analysis was achieved using cross tabulation and percentages. The study reveals that between the period of studies, the anthropocene of Kano city has greatly given the city a new outlook, especially during the nights. The study reveals that the flyover bridges at Kofar Nassarawa, Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Zaria Road and Murtala Mohammed Way by Sabon Gari Market are permanent landmarks in the city. The study recommends that more efforts should be geared towards developmental projects for people to see, so as to encourage more people to pay their taxes in the state. The study also called on the electorates in the state to elect good leaders who are committed to the development, prudent use of public resources and welfare of the citizens of the state.
