A STUDY ON ENVIRONMENTAL HABITABILITY OF CORE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD IN AKURE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The environment in which people live and how it is organized has profound consequences, both for the society and individuals. This paper, therefore, attempts to examine the relative environmental habitability of a residential core area of a medium city in Nigeria. The study investigate the quality of residential neighbourhood by looking at the characteristics of housing system and the condition of infrastructural facilities needed for comfortable living. It examined the socio-economic status of the residents in the area, their perception of the living environment and problems experienced. For proper investigation of the variables examined in the study, several research instruments were employed to obtain relevant information, which include questionnaire administration, direct observation, photograph, housing demographic and facility surveys. Findings from the study revealed that the neighborhoods lack basic infrastructure facilities and crowded with derelict buildings that lack essential household services. The environment is generally filthy and drab due to laizzez-faire attitude of residents, poor maintenance and the neglect of past government administrations. However, some recommendations in the form of policy guidelines were proffered, which essentially include extensive redevelopment and upgrading programmes under the auspices of Urban Basic Service Programme (UBSP). This is to be assisted with improved sanitation strategies for sustainable management of the area.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Certification i
Dedication ii
Acknowledgement iii
Abstract iv
Chapter One:
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background Information 1
1.2 Problem Statement 6
1.3 Research Objectives 7
1.4 Hypothesis 8
1.5 Significance of the Study 9
1.6 Scope of the Study 10
Chapter Two:
2.0 Literature Review
Chapter Three:
3.0 Research Methodology 30
3.1 Description of the Study Area 30
3.2 Research Design 30
3.3 Method of Data Collection 31
3.4 Data Limitation 31
3.5 Method of Data Analysis 32
3.5.1 Summative Approaches 32
3.5.2 Simple Percentage 33
3.5.3 Incremental Averages 34
3.6 Test of Hypothesis 34
Chapter Four
4.0 Presentation of Data, Analysis of Data and Discussion of Findings 36
4.1 Data Presentation 37
4.2 Data Analysis 39
4.3 Discussion of Findings 41
4.4 Test of Hypothesis 45
Chapter Five:
5.0 Summary of Findings Conclusion and
Recommendation 47
5.1 Summary of Findings 47
5.2 Conclusion 48
5.3 Recommendation
A Study On Environmental Habitability Of Core Residential Neighbourhood In Akure, Nigeria
