Proceedings Of The 21st Century Habitat: Issues, Sustainability And Development Of The Joint International Conference, Co-organized By The Federal University Of Technology Akure

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 Analysis Of Factors Responsible For The Location Of Pattern Of Petrol Filling Station In Akure Nigeria

 Olufayo O. And Omole F.K.

 2003

The technological initiative of man towards the development of automobile and the discovery of Petroleum triggered the building of Petrol Filling Stations (PFSs) at strategic locations to meet the demand of vehicle owners. The aim of this study is to investigate those factors influencing the location of PFSs considering the following objectives; to investigate the land value, examine the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and the level of compliance of physical planning standards in the study area. Two sets of structured questionnaires were administered on the residents and the Owners/Managers in charge of the PFSs in Akure, while oral interview was conducted on the Directors of physical planning at the Ondo State Development and Property Corporation and Ondo State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Simple Random Sampling Technique was used in the administration of 415 questionnaires on the residents, while a total survey was conducted on the 87 functional PFSs. All data collected were analyzed using univariate and multivariate analysis. The study clearly shown that weakness enforcement of planning standards, accessibility of PFSs to customers, occupation status and income of respondents are some of the factors responsible for the concentration and haphazardly location of PFSs in Akure. It is suggested that there should be a synergy between the approving bodies on how to effectively enforce the planning standards also government should assist in procuring modern planning equipment which could be used for effective development control activities. Workable planning standards policy on location of PFSs should be enforcement. In addition, the Akure Master Plan is long due for review. 

 Proceedings Of The 21st Century Habitat: Issues, Sustainability And Development Of The Joint International Conference, Co-organized By The Federal University Of Technology Akure, Nigeria; De Monfort University (DMU) Leicester, United Kingdom And London South Bank University (LSBU), London, United Kingdom

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 Effect Of Socio-economic Variables On Residential Land Accessibility In Owerri, Nigeria: A Gender Perspective

 Ajayi, M.A., Asaju, A.S., Bello, M.O. And Omole F.K

 2003

Access to land for any type of development in the built environment is fundamental. Land defines the social, economic and political relations in the society and is the most crucial factor of production. Various means of gaining access to land since ancient times to the 21st century have ranged from first settlement long time occupation, conquest, gift, inheritance, purchase and government allocation. This paper aims at revealing the sources of gaining access to residential land in Owerri by both male and female with a view to engendering appropriate policy response towards female housing ownership. The target population was home-owners in the core of Owerri. The sample size was determined from the 2006 population census figure of the Owerri Municipal Local Government Area using appropriate formula. A total of 396 questionnaires were administered to home-owners using stratified random sampling technique out of which 376 were found useful. Discriminant Function Analysis was used to determine which socio-economic variables were the best predictors of how access to land can be gained. Income, marital status and occupation emerged as the best predictors. The paper recommends public campaigns against gender discriminatory inheritance systems, joint titling of land documents by spouses and provision of enabling environment to boost informal employment which is predominant in the study area. 

 Proceedings Of The 21st Century Habitat: Issues, Sustainability And Development Of The Joint International Conference, Co-organized By The Federal University Of Technology Akure, Nigeria; De Monfort University (DMU) Leicester, United Kingdom And London South Bank University (LSBU), London, United Kingdom.

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 Landscaping And Sustainable Housing Development In Akure, Nigeria

 Ajayi, M.A., Adegbie, M. And Omole F.K

 2003

With the current global challenge of climate change, there is need for professionals in the building industry to attach greater importance to sustainable buildings that are energy efficient, with indoor comfort and in agreement with sustainable home codes. One way to advance the green agenda is through incorporating landscaping into buildings. Apart from having the effect of maintaining the balance of oxygen in the ecosystem, vegetative landscaping materials also act as a source of natural ventilation. However, not many home-owners are aware of this benefit. This paper therefore examines the views of home-owners in a selected residential estate to the benefits of landscaping. Case study was used and data collection was done using stratified random sampling technique to administer close-ended questionnaires to homeowners. Data were presented and analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings show that homeowners are concerned mainly with the aesthetic benefit of landscaping and quite unenlightened about other importance of landscaping to the sustainability of the housing development. The paper recommends the need to make landscaping a requirement for building approval by the planning authorities and enlightening homeowners on the benefits of landscaping. This paper therefore reveals how the sustainability of housing development can be enhanced through landscaping 

 Proceedings Of The 21st Century Habitat: Issues, Sustainability And Development Of The Joint International Conference, Co-organized By The Federal University Of Technology Akure, Nigeria; De Monfort University (DMU) Leicester, United Kingdom And London South Bank University (LSBU), London, United Kingdom

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 Wealth Creation Through Cassava Processing: Women Migrating From Poverty To Fortune In Ondo State, Nigeria

 Akinbode, T., Omole F.K., Gabriel, E., Olanibi, J. And Bayode, T.

 2003

An idle mind is the devil`s workshop, thus goes a common saying. This paper examines how women in selected locations in Akure, Nigeria created jobs for themselves thereby liberating themselves from poverty. Data for this study were sourced through administration of questionnaires from selected cassava processing centres. Direct participation and observation methods were employed. Field data were analysed using simple frequency, cross-tabulation and correlation analysis. Findings show that the driving force of the operations was as a result of their self-determination to break the york of poverty and to create wealth for their families. Socioeconomic factors such as income, age, level of education among others have influence on the level of production and level of achievement of the operators. The paper recommends a more organized environment for the processing of cassava, an organized community based soft loan facility, an efficient export package system and a functional Agro-based mechanism to aid the local processing methods. 

 Proceedings Of The 21st Century Habitat: Issues, Sustainability And Development Of The Joint International Conference, Co-organized By The Federal University Of Technology Akure, Nigeria; De Monfort University (DMU) Leicester, United Kingdom And London South Bank University (LSBU), London, United Kingdom.

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 Characterizing Peri-Urban Sprawl Of A City In Developing Country: Case Study Of Ibadan, Nigeria

 Fasakin, J.O., Dosumu, N.A. And Omole F.K.

 2003

Peri-urban areas, which may have become the most common type of living and working situation, as well as the dominant urban form and spatial planning challenge in the developing world in the twenty-first century, can be characterized as a heterogeneous mosaic of rural and urban features. Peri-urban areas have some mutually conflicting goals, including housing the neediest immigrants, attracting private capital and provision of un-serviced but affordable plots of land to a significant proportion of the people. It is often a zone of chaotic urbanization leading to sprawl. This study focuses on the characteristic of peri-urban areas and sprawl of Ibadan, Nigeria. Data for the study were collected through questionnaire administration, Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, and direct observations. The following findings came from the data analysis: Ibadan recorded a sprawl of more than quadrupled over a 34-year period (1966-2004); the exponential growth of peri-urban areas in Ibadan was attributed partially to the increase in personal vehicle (cars) ownership by the people; the areas were highly populated by non-indigenes, commercial activities were predominant, although uncoordinated, unplanned and unregulated and there were varied types of houses, predominantly bungalows, leading to the sprawl. Relevant recommendations sequel to findings include: curtailing the peri-urban sprawl by strengthening the existing Town Planning Authorities; encouraging the inhabitants to provide the necessary in-house infrastructural facilities and creation of enabling environment by the governments; and incorporating peri-urban areas into the ambit of planning and governance. 

 Proceedings Of The 21st Century Habitat: Issues, Sustainability And Development Of The Joint International Conference, Co-organized By The Federal University Of Technology Akure, Nigeria; De Monfort University (DMU) Leicester, United Kingdom And London South Bank University (LSBU), London, United Kingdom.

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 Analysis Of Some Attributes Of Street Beggars In Akure Nigeria

 Gabriel E., Fasakin, J.O., Omole, F.K. And Ilesanmi, F.K.

 2003

This paper analyses some characteristics of street begging in Akure city, Nigeria. The scope of the study focused on Akure city where an extensive field survey was conducted on the incidence of street begging. The study made use of both primary and secondary data. Using multistage sampling technique, a total of two hundred and forty (240) street beggars were sampled, constituting 12.5% of total 1,908 beggars in Akure. Data obtained from the questionnaires were processed and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The research findings were presented in form of tables, percentages and charts as appropriate. Findings show that a large population of beggars in Akure took to street begging as a result of poverty and this accounts for almost half the total sampled population, that is, 49.6%. The next factor in order of magnitude is physical disability 32.9%, followed by those that attributed their activities to cultural beliefs 10.4%, and religious inclination 7.1%. The study recommends the building of rehabilitation centres in the study area, social welfare for poor beggars, and evacuation of beggars from the streets, sustainable landscaping, and poverty alleviation programmes among others. 

 Proceedings Of The 21st Century Habitat: Issues, Sustainability And Development Of The Joint International Conference, Co-organized By The Federal University Of Technology Akure, Nigeria; De Monfort University (DMU) Leicester, United Kingdom And London South Bank University (LSBU), London, United Kingdom.

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 Assessment Of Housing Condition And City Liveability In Ogbomosho South Western Nigeria

 Enisan, G. And Omole, F.K.

 2003

This paper examines issues on housing condition and city livability in Ogbomosho, South Western Nigeria, with a view of determining and the contributions of housing provision to urban sustainability. No doubt, the modern age is an age of urbanization, where villages are fast growing into towns and towns into cities but the consequences are unimaginable. The research on one part, examined the socio economic characteristics of residents and the physical infrastructures in the study area. It also examines the condition of buildings in the area and carries out the assessment on the types of houses in the study area. Using systematic random sampling technique, data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaires. Interviews were held to complement data from questionnaire survey while descriptive statistic methods were employed to analyze the objectives set for the study. Findings reveal the socio-economic characteristics of residents and its effects on physical environment of the area. The study showed inadequate provision of facilities such as pipe–borne water, erratic power supply, poor solid waste management and presence of substandard houses in the study area. This study however, makes recommendation for the enforcement of planning regulations to improve the housing quality and facilities in the study area. It is therefore necessary for various organizations and government institutions to provide create and implement comprehensive and coordinated housing programmes for the area. 

 Proceedings Of The 21st Century Habitat: Issues, Sustainability And Development Of The Joint International Conference, Co-organized By The Federal University Of Technology Akure, Nigeria; De Monfort University (DMU) Leicester, United Kingdom And London South Bank University (LSBU), London, United Kingdom

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 Periodic Market System And Development Of Rural Economy In Ijesha Region, Osun State, Nigeria

 Faseun, J.O. And Omole, F.K.

 2003

This study examines the impact of periodic market system on rural economic development of Ijesa Region with the view to recommending a policy framework that could enhance the system to accelerate rural economy, growth and development in the region. The region, made up of six Local Government Areas (LGAs), is located in the south-western part of Nigeria. However, the study concentrated on Atakunmosa East, Atakunmosa West, Obokun and Oriade LGAs which are the four rural and semi-urban LGAs of the six LGAs. The remaining two LGAs (Ilesa East and Ilesa West LGAs) are urban; being located within Ilesa Metropolis. Primary and secondary data were collected and complemented with Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and physical observations for the study. The research frames were the periodic markets, the patrons of the market (i.e., the traders and buyers) in the study area. The research instrument used was a three part structured questionnaire; with Section A generally administered on the patrons of the markets, Section B specifically on the traders and Section C specifically on the buyers. Inventory Schedule for the survey of the periodic markets and Discussion Schedule for Focus Group Discussions were also prepared and utilised. The ten per cent (10%) of the periodic markets and five per cent (5%) of the 487 settlements in the region were randomly sampled for the surveys across the four LGAs. In each sampled market, one in every five traders and one in every five buyers were sampled for survey. The collected data were processed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software. The result shows that there were differences between in the involvement in periodic market centres and the level of the people‘s contributions in the market system in the region. This study affirmed that the local economy was being strengthened through the operators of periodic markets in the region. The study recommends a better organisation of the markets and improvement of infrastructural facilities like roads, electricity and potable water to checkmate rural-urban migration which is a bane of rural economic development in the region. 

 Environmental Sustainability And Conservation Research In Nigeria

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 Analysis Of The Environmental Condition Of Nigerian Market Centres: An Enquiry From Osun State, Nigeria.

 Omole, F.K.

 2003

Market centres are very important subsets in kind use of human settlements and they constitute a significant working environment They have both direct and indirect effects on users and the environment as a whole This study examines the environmental condition of open markets as this affects the health and patronage of the people. The study employed the use of questionnaire, observation methods, market inventory and documentary analysis from the existing records. The paper identities and discusses three major types of market Centres that are predominant in Osun State based on morphology and environmental condition of the market facilities. The survey reveals that each of these markets type has its own peculiar problems while some are common to them all. In general term, the problem of poor road network to the market centres, poor environmental condition in terms of refuse generation, poor toilet facility, unkempt and weedy environment are rampant in the market areas. Other problems include poor market facilities like indiscriminate dumping of refuse, lack and poor maintenance of loading and off-loading bay, lack and insufficient shops/stores among other problems cut across the market centres in the state. Realising these problems as they affect patronage and environmental condition of the towns in which the market centres are located. The author recommends among other policy guidelines, the provision of aesthetic and planned market environment, effective maintenance of waste, supply of hygienic water to the market centres to curb cases of cholera and other water borne deceases Other recommendations include construction and open up accessible roads, review of the state environmental law for the local planning authority to effectively perform their duties and cause building of more shops recommended. 

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 Relevance Of Urban Rejuvenation As A Planning Tool For Sustainable City Development

 Owoeye, J.O. And Omole, F.K.

 2002

This chapter examines the problems and challenges of the Nigerian’s urban built environment and the relevance of rejuvenation strategy to be used as planning tool for its sustainable management. The physical deterioration and infrastructure decadence in most of our cities has resulted in the formation of slums and blights. The study aims at investigating the factors responsible for the decadence in our cities with a view to ameliorate some of the associated effects and consequences. It is a review study that relies mainly on literature evidences, critical observations, photographs and documentary reports of urban blight and renewal cases in Nigeria, particularly in Ondo State. Our findings from literature review and critical observations revealed some of the factors to include rapid urbanization, rural-urban migration, inadequate housing and social services as well as ineffective urban management. The paper recommends urgent need for effective action through urban rejuvenation of the built environments to reduce further decay of the city centres. Such action should focus on slum eradication via adequate provision of decent housing at affordable prices for families of affected people and upgrading of existing facilities. The paper submits that urban centres should be a conducive, harmonious, and well-pleasing living environment for the citizenry. Therefore, there is need to encourage effective rural development programme as a potent mean to decongesting the urban centres and reshaping its traffic systems so that a balanced sustainable development is attained.