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{{short description|Nigerian river}} |
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| name = Yobe River |
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| native_name = {{lang-fr|Komadougou Yobé}} |
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| image = Yobe river catchment area.png |
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| image_caption = Catchment area of the Yobe River |
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| subdivision_type1 = Region |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[West Africa]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Nigeria]], [[Niger]] |
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| mouth = [[Lake Chad]] |
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| cities = [[Gashua]], [[Geidam]], [[Damasak]], [[Diffa]] |
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⚫ | The '''Yobe River''', also known as the '''Komadougou Yobe also spelt Komadugu Yobe River''' or the '''Komadougou-Yobe''' ({{lang-fr|Komadougou Yobé}}), is a [[list of African rivers|river]] in [[West Africa]] that flows into [[Lake Chad]] through [[Nigeria]] and [[Niger]].<ref name=eb>{{cite encyclopedia |url= http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-55020/Niger|title= Niger|access-date=2007-05-13 |encyclopedia= [[Encyclopædia Britannica|Encyclopædia Britannica Online]]|publisher=[[Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.|Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc]]}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Komadugu Yobe River {{!}} Nigeria, Chad, Benue {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Komadugu-Yobe-River |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:Yobe river catchment area.png|thumb|upright=1.3|Catchment area of the Yobe River]] |
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⚫ | Its tributaries include the [[Hadejia River]], the [[Jama'are River]],<ref name=eb2>{{cite encyclopedia | encyclopedia = Encyclopædia Britannica Online| title = Hadejia| url = http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9038730/Hadejia| access-date = 2007-05-13| publisher = Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc}}</ref> and the [[Komadugu Gana River]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 10 Best River in Yobe reviews |url=https://ng.africabz.com/yobe/river |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=ng.africabz.com}}</ref> The river forms a small part of the international border between [[Niger]] and [[Nigeria]]<nowiki/>with 95 miles (150 km) and flows a total of 200 miles (320 km) <ref>{{Cite web |title=Yobe River Restaurant « HEYRESTAURANTS |url=https://heyrestaurants.com.ng/030997/Yobe_River |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=heyrestaurants.com.ng |language=en-NG}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Komadugu Yobe River {{!}} Nigeria, Chad, Benue {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Komadugu-Yobe-River |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:Komadougou Foureau II.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Yobe River in 1900]]<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Komadugu-Yobe-River</ref><ref>https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Komadugu-Yobe-KY-river-and-its-tributaries-The-piezometric-map-displayed-as-thin_fig1_272367460</ref> |
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⚫ | The '''Yobe River''', also known as the '''Komadougou Yobe''' or the '''Komadougou-Yobe''' ({{lang-fr|Komadougou Yobé}}), is a [[list of African rivers|river]] in [[West Africa]] that flows into [[Lake Chad]] through [[Nigeria]] and [[Niger]].<ref name=eb>{{cite encyclopedia |url= http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-55020/Niger|title= Niger|access-date=2007-05-13 |encyclopedia= [[Encyclopædia Britannica|Encyclopædia Britannica Online]]|publisher=[[Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.|Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc]]}}</ref> |
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Its tributaries include the [[Hadejia River]], the [[Jama'are River]],<ref name=eb2>{{cite encyclopedia | encyclopedia = Encyclopædia Britannica Online| title = Hadejia| url = http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9038730/Hadejia| access-date = 2007-05-13| publisher = Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc}}</ref> and the [[Komadugu Gana River]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 10 Best River in Yobe reviews |url=https://ng.africabz.com/yobe/river |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=ng.africabz.com}}</ref> The river forms a small part of the international border between [[Niger]] and [[Nigeria]] |
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There are concerns about changes in the river flow, economy and ecology due to upstream dams, the largest at present being the [[Tiga Dam]] in [[Kano State]], with plans being discussed for the [[Kafin Zaki Dam]] in [[Bauchi State]].<ref>{{cite web |
There are concerns about changes in the river flow, economy and ecology due to upstream dams, the largest at present being the [[Tiga Dam]] in [[Kano State]], with plans being discussed for the [[Kafin Zaki Dam]] in [[Bauchi State]].<ref>{{cite web |
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[[File:Komadougou Foureau II.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Yobe River in 1900]] |
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The River Yobe provides a means of subsistence for hundreds of thousands of people who work in a variety of commercial and agricultural endeavours along its almost 200 km length in the state's northern region, which spans seven local government areas (LGAs) from Nguru to Yunusari.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-16 |title=River Yobe and climate change |url=https://dailytrust.com/river-yobe-and-climate-change/ |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
The River Yobe provides a means of subsistence for hundreds of thousands of people who work in a variety of commercial and agricultural endeavours along its almost 200 km length in the state's northern region, which spans seven local government areas (LGAs) from Nguru to Yunusari.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-16 |title=River Yobe and climate change |url=https://dailytrust.com/river-yobe-and-climate-change/ |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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Notable towns near the river include [[Gashua]], [[Geidam]], and [[Damasak]] in [[Nigeria]], and [[Diffa]] in [[Niger]]. |
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== Pollution == |
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Some rural dwellers in Yobe, on Saturday, complained that chemicals and waste products had contaminated various water sources in their communities, posing danger to lives<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nnorth-east/141355-rural-dwellers-in-yobe-raise-alarm-on-water-pollution.html?tztc=1|title=Rural dwellers in Yobe raise alarm on water pollution |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=www.premiumtimesng.com}}</ref> |
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Water tests were collected from Yobe River amid the stormy and dry seasons at Nguru, Gashua,Azbak, Dumsai and Wachakal. The tests were analyzed for their mineral constituents counting Zn, Pb, Fe, Mn and Mg utilizing the Nuclear Assimilation Spectrometry (AAS) whereas Na, Ca, and K were analyzed utilizing Fire Emanation Spectrometry (FES). The ranges of metal concentrations gotten are; Zn (7.06 mg/dm3 – 13.44 mg/dm3), Pb (0.05 mg/dm3 – 0.135mg/dm3), Fe (0.052 mg/dm3 – 0.53 mg/dm3), Mn (0.102 mg/dm3 – 0.383 mg/dm3), Ca (28.50 mg/dm3 – 87.52 mg/dm3), Mg (7.34 mg/dm3 – 29.4 mg/dm3) , Na (13.95mg/dm3 – 22.98 mg/dm3) and K (40.08mg/dm3 – 78.2mg/dm3 ). From the levels of metals analyzed, it can be concluded that concentrations of Zn, Pb, Fe and Mn were all over WHO and Child allowable limits in all inspecting regions. This demonstrates an increment in metal contamination stack, likely due to fertilizer development, agrarian cinders and sewage-effluent run-off squanders. Water tests sourced from this stream may be that as it may be utilized for agrarian and water system purposes but unfit for human utilization. |
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Some rural dwellers in Yobe, on Saturday, complained that chemicals and waste products had contaminated various water sources in their communities, posing danger to lives. |
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*[[Yobe State]] |
*[[Yobe State]] |
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*[[Hadejia-Nguru wetlands]] |
*[[Hadejia-Nguru wetlands]] |
Yobe River | |
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Catchment area of the Yobe River
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Native name | French: Komadougou Yobé |
Location | |
Region | West Africa |
Countries | Nigeria, Niger |
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Mouth | Lake Chad |
Length | 200 miles (320 km) |
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Cities | Gashua, Geidam, Damasak, Diffa |
The Yobe River, also known as the Komadougou Yobe also spelt Komadugu Yobe River or the Komadougou-Yobe (French: Komadougou Yobé), is a riverinWest Africa that flows into Lake Chad through Nigeria and Niger.[1] [2] Its tributaries include the Hadejia River, the Jama'are River,[3] and the Komadugu Gana River.[4] The river forms a small part of the international border between Niger and Nigeriawith 95 miles (150 km) and flows a total of 200 miles (320 km) [5][6]
There are concerns about changes in the river flow, economy and ecology due to upstream dams, the largest at present being the Tiga DaminKano State, with plans being discussed for the Kafin Zaki DaminBauchi State.[7]
The River Yobe provides a means of subsistence for hundreds of thousands of people who work in a variety of commercial and agricultural endeavours along its almost 200 km length in the state's northern region, which spans seven local government areas (LGAs) from Nguru to Yunusari.[8]
Notable towns near the river include Gashua, Geidam, and DamasakinNigeria, and DiffainNiger.
Some rural dwellers in Yobe, on Saturday, complained that chemicals and waste products had contaminated various water sources in their communities, posing danger to lives[9]
Water tests were collected from Yobe River amid the stormy and dry seasons at Nguru, Gashua,Azbak, Dumsai and Wachakal. The tests were analyzed for their mineral constituents counting Zn, Pb, Fe, Mn and Mg utilizing the Nuclear Assimilation Spectrometry (AAS) whereas Na, Ca, and K were analyzed utilizing Fire Emanation Spectrometry (FES). The ranges of metal concentrations gotten are; Zn (7.06 mg/dm3 – 13.44 mg/dm3), Pb (0.05 mg/dm3 – 0.135mg/dm3), Fe (0.052 mg/dm3 – 0.53 mg/dm3), Mn (0.102 mg/dm3 – 0.383 mg/dm3), Ca (28.50 mg/dm3 – 87.52 mg/dm3), Mg (7.34 mg/dm3 – 29.4 mg/dm3) , Na (13.95mg/dm3 – 22.98 mg/dm3) and K (40.08mg/dm3 – 78.2mg/dm3 ). From the levels of metals analyzed, it can be concluded that concentrations of Zn, Pb, Fe and Mn were all over WHO and Child allowable limits in all inspecting regions. This demonstrates an increment in metal contamination stack, likely due to fertilizer development, agrarian cinders and sewage-effluent run-off squanders. Water tests sourced from this stream may be that as it may be utilized for agrarian and water system purposes but unfit for human utilization.
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