Dr Cecilia K. Essien, Dr Anthony G. Bullem & Sylvester Ogbudu Okwo
Abstract
This study investigated traditional plays and climate change mitigation measures among agricultural land users in Ogoja Education zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, one hypothesis was formulated to guide the study. Literature review was carried out accordingly. Survey research design was adopted for the study. A sample of 404 registered farmers was selected for the study. A questionnaire titled Traditional Plays and Climate Change Mitigation Measures Questionnaire (TPCCMMQ) was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was subjected to face validity by an expert in the Department of Environmental Education and two experts in Measurement and Evaluation. Regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis under study at .05 level of significance. The result of the analysis indicated that traditional play significantly influence climate change mitigation measures among agricultural land users in Ogoja Education zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that communities should intensify efforts in acting such plays that could drive home the issue of climate change and the appropriate method that could be used in combating it.