Cities Insane
Journal Title: Jurnal Kejuruteraan - Year 2018, Vol 30, Issue 2
Abstract
Globally, cities are known to be the engines of development. Meanwhile, the failure of most Nigerian cities to satisfy the needs of city dwellers has increasingly become an issue of discourse in recent times. These inadequacies have been blamed on the unguided urbanization rate in most developing countries. Population increases and poor governance in most Sub-Saharan African cities are responsible for the increasing demands for social and economic services which invariably affect the level of satisfaction of city residents. This situation has partly necessitated the global urban campaign for liveable cities. This study assessed the satisfaction of residents in five Nigerian cities using a questionnaire survey. Stratified and random sampling methods were used to select 765 respondents so as to elicit information on city-living. The variables that determined the satisfaction of city residents were identified. Most of the respondents (82%) were not satisfied with the cities due to the inadequate electricity/power supply, water, sanitation, transport, security, and health services in the cities. A chi-square analysis showed that the calculated values for the satisfaction with regard to selected variables of electricity supply [7.314]; transport [9.737]; recreation [12.024]; health [9.737]; telecommunication [21.291]; waste management [18.604] and water supply [23.988] in cities were less than the table value (31.41) at an alpha level of 0.05. This implied that there was no significant difference in the level of satisfaction. A factor analysis revealed the major determinants – reliable power supply, improved transport and water supply, employment opportunities, good medical services, enhanced food security – that can improve the level of satisfaction with cities. Based on the findings, the implications of poorly serviced and managed cities on residents and national development were discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Bashir Olufemi Odufuwa, Nathaniel Oluwaseun Ogunseya, Umar Obafemi Salisu, Simeon Oluwagbenga Fasina
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP455559
- DOI 10.17576/jkukm-2018-30(2)-04
- Views 94
- Downloads 0
Water Quality of Surface Runoff in Loop Two Catchment Area in UKM
For a country that is developing, there is a need to control and maintain the quality of raw water, with adequate quantities to ensure continuous supply of clean water. In Malaysia, urban development activities especiall...
Behavioral Analysis of Thermoelectric Module under Different Configurations and Temperature Gradien
This study analyzes the behavior of the thermoelectric module (TEM) in a transient status which allows natural cooling condition. The analysis mainly aims to extract energy from the ordinary heat source and convert it in...
Built Form Properties as Sign and Symbols of Patron Political Ideology
This paper discusses on the study of architecture as a sign system by analyzing its generic elements-form making based on the Western philosophers. In addition, this study investigates how built form act as a sign and co...
Pemodelan Kesediaan Pelajar Beranjak kepada Berbasikal di UKM (Modelling of Student Readiness Switch to Cycling Modes at UKM)
Increasing dependence on the use of cars and sedentary lifestyle in the university campus have resulted in growing traffic congestion and more demand for parking, air pollution, and many others. Therefore, many studies w...
Kesan Penjana Fotovolta Tersambung-Grid terhadap Kestabilan Voltan Dinamik dalam Sistem Kuasa (Effect of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Generator on Dynamic Voltage Stability in Power System)
Penyepaduan penjana fotovolta (FV) tersambung-grid ke dalam sistem kuasa memberi kesan teknikal kerana reka bentuk rangkaian asalnya tidak mengambil kira penyepaduan penjanaan teragih. Pertumbuhan pesat pemasangan dan pe...