Residential Quality of Inner-City of a Traditional Town in Southwestern Nigeria

Adewale Olufunlola Yoade and Rebecca Olawunmi Yoade ()
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Rebecca Olawunmi Yoade: Wesley University Ondo, Nigeria.

Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2018, vol. 6, issue 2, p:188-204

Abstract: This study investigates the socio-economic background of inhabitants of the inner-city of a traditional town in Southwestern Nigeria. The paper highlights survey on high density area of Ondo. Both primary and secondary data were utilized for the study. There are twelve (12) political wards in the study area out of which five (5) political wards fall under areas covered by the core. However, three wards were selected and these political wards became the sample frame. Systematic sampling technique was used in selecting residents to be sampled. The first building was chosen randomly. Subsequent unit of investigation was every 10th residential building in each ward. Therefore, a total of 196 copies of questionnaires were administered out of which all copies were retrieved for the study. Sources of secondary data included maps from Planning Office, journals, conference proceedings, unpublished thesis and books. Data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 23. Both descriptive and inferential tools were used to analyze the data collected. Findings revealed that environmental variables are significantly associated to the condition of the wellness of inhabitants in the area. The paper recommends some policy guidelines, including total demolition (in some parts of the area), rehabilitation and delivery of fundamental infrastructures and services. The study also recommends that both government and non-governmental agencies to take driving involvement in the upgrading strategy especially in the area of enlightenment and financial backing.

Keywords: Inner-city; environment; residential quality; physical condition; infrastructural facilities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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