International Journal Of Developing Societies

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 Urban Land Acquisition For Sustainable Housing Delivery In Akure, Nigeria

 Owoeye, J.O And Adedeji, Y.M.D

 2015

The aim of this study is to identify problem associated with urban land acquisition for sustainable housing deliveryin Akure with a view of arriving at means of mitigating them. The three principal survey techniques used includeadministration of questionnaire, interviews and observations. The choice of these survey techniques was to enablethe collection of both qualitative and quantitative data for the study. The research samples used were drawn fromboth government and private owned estates in Akure. The study focuses on Ijapo Housing Estate, Obele HousingEstate and Afunbiowo Housing Estate. Using systematic random sampling, a sample size of 252 was taken whichrepresent 5% of the total housing units in the selected estates. Although, 231 were retrieved in usable form whichrepresent 91.7% of the 252 questionnaire distributed. Evidences from the study revealed that adequate supply ofland is generally recognized as a prerequisite for sustainable housing delivery. It was also revealed that access toland for housing development in Akure is becoming highly problematic due to rapid population growth andinformal land delivery system. The study therefore suggested that indigenous land owner’s syndrome should belooked into and takes appropriate legal actions against it. Government should periodically carry out publicorientation and enlightenment on public land acquisition matters which will easy the tight procedure forindividuals so as to sustain efficient housing delivery in Nigeria. 

 Journal Of Geography And Regional Planning

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 Urban Development And Land Use Changes Around The Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti

 Owoeye, J.O And Ogunleye, O.S

 2015

Urban ecological systems are characterized by complex interactions among institutional, socioeconomic and environmental variables. These interactions often generate complex human-dominated landscapes, which significantly influence effective functioning of local and global earth ecosystems and the services they provide to humans and other life on earth. Changes in ecological conditions that result from human actions in urban areas ultimately affect physical morphology and structural outlook as in the case of the study area. Using Survey Research Design (SRD) via questionnaire administration, observation and personal interview and photo-snaps for data collection, authors investigate the impact of urban growth on the environment as occasioned by the existence of a university; essentially, the effects that the growth has on the ecological system of the community. Findings in the study revealed that urban development affects the spatial heterogeneity of the landscape; especially the patterns of variation in land cover and changes in land use over time. The authors propose that effective monitoring agent to guide the direction and coherence of development in the study area is needed to forestall the haphazard pattern of development that is rampart in the area. Also, a comprehensive master plan is needed for the area coupled with provision of essential services like power supply to facilitate adequate and regular electricity supply in the area. 

 Ournal Of Environment And Earth Science

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 Towards Achieving Urban Environmental Sustainability In Lokoja Metropolis, Kogi State Nigeria

 Owoeye, J.O And Obayomi, O.A

 2015

The rapid increase in population, coupled with increase in the rate of urbanization, had lead to unplanned anduncontrolled expansion of Lokoja town. Consequently, this scenario has caused tremendous pressure on civicinfrastructure systems, generated housing problems and unkempt environment among others. This study wascarried out with the aid of Survey Research Design (SRD) using structured questionnaire, observation, photosnaps,building demographic and housing facility survey. Using random sampling technique, every 5th house inthe five districts involved in the study was picked for interview, focusing on building characteristics, conditionof sanitary and infrastructural facilities as well the quality of the environment. Findings revealed that the studyarea exhibit slum condition which has un-denied consequences on the socio-economic lifestyle, health ofresidents and the general outlook of the environment. On this basis, upgrading program through the provisionUrban Basic Services (UBS) and improved sanitation strategies were recommended for sustainable managementof the area. These include, among others, public enlightenment campaign, environmental education andreintroduction of effective sanitary inspection schemes. 

 International Journal Of Environmental Planning And Management

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 Integrated Approach To Municipal Solid Waste Management In A Rapidly Urbanizing Medium-Sized City In Nigeria.

 Owoeye, J.O And Rotowa, O.O

 2015

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generation is increasing daily in Ado-Ekiti, being a growing medium-sized city in Southwestern Nigeria. The thrust of the paper is to unravel possible way to sustainably manage the solid wastes generated in the city via small-scale business initiatives. The problem of waste disposal is a major concern in major cities in most developing nations like Nigeria, which residents could grasp as viable opportunity and medium to generate income. The study makes use of Survey Research Design (SRD) via questionnaire administration. Six slum neighbourhoods were identified in the city with a total number of 7,862 housing units out of which 3.5%, amounting to 275 housing units was randomly selected as sample size. Findings revealed the nature of waste generated in the area; ranging from domestic (household) wastes to paper, plastic and metal wastes. Very few (about 1.0%) of sampled respondents separate their wastes before disposal while 99.0% did not. This divulged the reason why waste management business is not recognized and embraced on larger scale in the area; except for a few that are involved in scavenging and those who work directly with the company in charge of street sweeping in collaboration with the State Waste Management Board. To this effect, the study put up probable measures to encourage residents in the establishment of business ventures in waste management enterprise via Municipal Solid Waste Scheme (MSWS). This is hoped will improve the environmental condition and income level of people in Ado-Ekiti. 

 International Journal Of Environmental Planning And Management

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 Analysis Of Slum Situation In Three Selected Cities Of Osun State, Nigeria

 Oyeniyi, S.O; Owoeye, J.O And Ibimilua, A.F

 2015

Slums are not the same; they differ in outlook, size, characteristics, and more importantly, level of deprivation. Improved watersanitation, sufficient living space, durable housing and secured tenure or combinations thereof are used to identify measuredslums. This paper focuses on investigating slum situation in Osun State, with a focus on three selected cities – Osogbo, Ilesaand Ile-Ife. These are ancient cities in the State. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed to slum residents and cityplanners in the three cities, out of which 266 were retrieved in usable form for the purpose of statistical analysis for the study.Both descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used in data analysis. Findings reveal the precarious situation of shelter,drinking water, sanitation, living space and infrastructural facilities in the cities investigated. Using empirical and physicalevidences via questionnaire interview, observation and photo-snaps; the study revealed that slum areas in the cities are highlydegraded. Hence, the need for improved housing, portable water, tenure security, better infrastructures, urban services andprovision of income generating activities for slum residents and effective environmental management become highlyimperative to ameliorate the appalling conditions of the slum dwellers in the cities. 

 Asian Journal Of Humanities And Social Studies, India

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 Appraisal Of Infrastructural Facilities And Environmental Condition Of Lam Adeshina Market In Ibadan, Nigeria

 Owoeye, J.O

 2014

This paper presents an overview of Lam Adeshina Cattle market in Ibadan, Nigeria in respect of its infrastructure and environmental conditions. Using simple random sampling technique, 82 traders were carefully selected for questionnaire interview which was reinforced by another set of questionnaire administered on 43 adjoining residential buildings. The major thrust of the study is to investigate the physical condition of the market, the socio-economic characteristics of sellers and also determine the impact of the market on the surrounding area. Findings divulged the deplorable condition of the market occasioned by inadequacy of infrastructural facilities and poor maintenance of existing ones; especially toilet, water supply, drainage, refuse site among others. Nonetheless, the market has positively affected its surrounding settlements, principally in the area of housing construction, employment generation, and increase in level of civilization. The paper suggests redesigning of the market in order to mitigate the identified problems. Suggestions were also made on provision of necessary infrastructure like fire station, modern toilets, bore holes, refuse facilities and production of development plan to guide the growth of adjourning area. It also suggests that the maintenance of those facilities should be entrusted in the hand of Akinyele LGA to ensure their sustainable management.

 

 American Journal Of Research Communication; 1(2): 140-153.

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 A Study On Environmental Habitability Of Core Residential Neighbourhood In Akure, Nigeria

 Owoeye, J.O

 2013

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 American Journal Of Human Ecology (World Scholars), USA; 1(2): 33-39

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 Built Environment Decay And Health Situation Of Slum Dwellers In Residential Cores Of Akure, Nigeria. American Journal Of Human Ecology, 1(2), 33-39

 Owoeye, J.O. And Omole, F.K.

 2012

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 Mediterranean Journal Of Social Scientists, Rome Italy; 3(3), 471-481

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 Analysis Of Housing Condition And Neighbourhood Quality Of Inner Residential Core Of Akure, Nigeria

 Owoeye, J.O And Omole, F.K

 2012

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 Journal Of The Environment, Federal University Of Technology, Yola

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 Socio-Cultural Lifestyle Of Slum Dwellers – A Limiting Factor To Urban Renewal Policies In Akure, Nigeria

 Owoeye, J.O And Sogbon, O.

 2012

Most indigenous cities of emerging nations in the third world are characterized by large-scale housing and environmentaldeficiencies. This paper attempts to investigate the limiting role of socio-cultural attributes of slum residents on renewal policieswhich are implemented to minimize or eradicate such deficiencies. The study was carried out in the city of Akure, in South-Western Nigeria. Using questionnaire administration, direct observation, housing demographic and facility survey for datacollection, it was discovered that satisfaction with a home is not to be measured only by the facilities therein or by the quality of thedwelling units. Other imperceptible cultural and social factors play prominent roles, which need be considered while framing policiesfor city development. However, full participation of slum residents is noted very indispensable for the success of any large scalerenewal programme while effective public enlightenment, improved socio-economic base and sanitary education strategies will help inre-orientating the people and equipping them towards healthy and aesthetically decent environment.