Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 399

Full Length Research Paper

Situation analysis and initiatives for protection of rivers for sustainable development, Ondo State, Nigeria

Omosulu S. B.
  • Omosulu S. B.
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Akinrinmade O.
  • Akinrinmade O.
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Sogbon O.
  • Sogbon O.
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 26 February 2019
  •  Accepted: 03 August 2020
  •  Published: 31 March 2023

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