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    Community Based Tourism and Development of Waterfall Attractions in Erin Ijesha and Arinta Waterfalls in Southwest, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Adekunle Afeez BASHIRU
    This study explored Community Based Tourism and Development of Waterfall Attractions in Erin Ijesha and Arinta Waterfalls in Southwest, Nigeria. Adopting the descriptive survey design, the research examined the roles played by communities in the development of waterfall attractions in South-West, Nigeria, focusing on their participation levels, satisfaction and perceived impact on the host communities. A sample size of 365 residents from the two communities in the region participated in the survey. Questionnaires were used as instrument of data collection. The self-structured questionnaire measured Community’s Role, Participation, Satisfaction in Waterfall Development and Impact of the Waterfalls on Host Communities respectively. The data collected were analysed using both the descriptive (percentage and mean ranking) and inferential statistics (independent sample t-test and ANOVA statistics). The research findings indicate that residents of the communities in South-West, Nigeria have significant roles to play in the development of waterfall attractions (such as being part of waterfall project planning and implementation [x = 3.81; SD = .787],consulting government to set up tourism plans and projects [x = 3.79; SD = .806] and promotion of tourist attractions [x = 3.77; SD = .843]). However, the study revealed that the actual level of community participation in these developmental tasks is low (as stated by 75.1% of the respondents), leading to a widespread sense of dissatisfaction (53.1% of the respondents noted) among many community members. Despite this dissatisfaction, the residents believed that the presence of waterfall attractions has positively impacted their cultural heritage and environmental sustainability, highlighting the perceived value of these developments. Moreover, the study identified that while residents showed similarities in terms of gender regarding their levels of participation in waterfall attractions development (t = 1.65; p < 0.05) and perceived impact of the waterfalls on the host communities (t = 1.02; p < 0.05); differences were observed based on age (p < .05) and religion (p < .05). These demographic variations suggest that age and religious affiliation may influence community members’ levels of participation in the development of tourism attractions and its perceived impact on the communities. The findings of this study underline the importance of enhancing community participation and satisfaction in the development of waterfall attractions for fostering sustainable development and promoting the preservation of cultural heritage and environmental sustainability in South-West, Nigeria. Keywords: Community Development, Community Participation, Tourism, Waterfall Attraction, Stakeholders Word Count: 275 words