Table 1.

Ecological characteristics of the cities examined in the study.

Ecological zones	Cities	Ecological characteristic
Tropical rainforest	Akure	Renowned for very high annual rainfall with high average temperatures, the rays of the sun are obstructed by the dense green canopy. The climate is generally hot and humid all year round, with continuous rain
Derived Savanna	Ibadan	The ecological zones are the result of people clearing forest land for cultivation. High average temperatures and periodic rainfall
Mangrove zones	Lagos	This ecology is located along the coast. It is also characterized by such qualities as a humid climate, saline waterlogged ecological region
Guinean Savanna	Saki	Prominent for relatively low rainfall which supports the growth of short deciduous trees