CHANGE DETECTION IN LAND USE AND LAND COVER USING REMOTE SENSING DATA AND GIS (A case study of Ilorin and its environs in Kwara State.)

EXTERNAL SUPERVISOR ii DEDICATION This project is dedicated to God and my loving, caring and industrious mother whose effort and sacrifice has made my dream of having this degree a reality. Words cannot adequately express my deep gratitude to you. I pray you will live long to reap the fruits of your labor. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To the most High God be glory great things He has done. I acknowledge Your great provisions, protections and support throughout the duration of this course. My appreciation also goes to my Dad, Dr. S.D Zubair for his effort and suggestions towards my progress in life I cannot but appreciate the constructive suggestions, criticisms and encouragement of my supervisor in person of Surveyor R.K Yusuf who allowed in particular, the use of internet in communicating over the long distance. been a good friend and confidant; you have all been there for me. moral support throughout the duration of the course; I say God will reward you greatly. To my uncle, Michael Bamidele I say you will always be remembered for your support and interest in my progress. My thanks also go to Ehiwuogwu Uche and Ikena who encouraged me in the first place to put in for the course. I cannot but remember my roommate and friends, Akinola Akinwumiju and Meshach Ijagbemi for their moral support during this course. (of blessed memory) at equipping me for the challenges ahead is well acknowledged. I also acknowledge the Global Land Cover Facility (University of Maryland) for the provision free Landsat data which was used for this project. Finally, deep gratitude goes to the entire students of GIS, University of Ibadan particularly those who have both served as valuable classmates and close friends in persons of