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SPARTIAL DISTRIBUTION OF CADMIUM AND LEAD OF ROAD SIDE IN NIGERIAN SOILS

BY AHAMEFULE WILSON ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First of all, I want to render my sincere appreciation to God, for his infinite mercy and the gift of life In the course of this work, so many people contributed immensely to the success of it, first of all I want to appreciate my parents for their wonderful love and care, my siblings and my relatives too numerous to mention who contributed one way or the other to ensure my success in this academic pursuance. I appreciate Prof Martin Onuh, Dr C.C Njoku (mrs) for your support and advices, Prof N.N Oti  (mrs), Prof  E.U. Onweremmadu, Dr C.C. Onyeanuforo, Dr Larry Amajuoyi, Dr N.N Nwawuike, also thank Prof  Jude Uwalaka, Dr Patrick Nze, Mrs  Jane Njoku, Dr Chis Igbozuruike, Dr Urban Osuji  and for their  support and encouragement  ABSTRACT The Research was embarked to evaluate the heavy metals (Cd and Pb) in the selected soil areas (Owerri, Mbaise, and Obowo) of Owerri-Umuahia highway, Imo State. The aim is to educate a...

Trees and their Economic, Cultural and Environmental Usage

Another writer's delight INTRODUCTION He who nurtures trees grows life and gives nature chance to exist. It is said that trees have important roles to play in society both in giving life, acquiring knowledge and promoting culture as well as other aspects. There are many ways in which humans can sustain their life, belief, value and economic involvement and trees are part of this. LITERATURE REVIEW According to the Oxford dictionary, a tree is any large plant, not exactly defined but typically over four meters in height; with a single trunk which grows in girth with age and branches and grows in circumference with age. Although, trees have been in existence for 370 million years. A tree is a symbol of hope, and growth and its colour and beauty signify life itself which is green, IT IS LIFE. The Igbo culture value trees and their beliefs as sacred communal places that have not disappeared from their lives, ndi igbo are known by their symbols which are ethics of the society that proje...