Spatial Exclusion in the Slums of Ibadan
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Slum explosion remains one of the most visible forms of spatial exclusion in underdeveloped countries of Africa. This study investigated the factors liable for the development and expansion of slums in western Nigeria. Focus of this study is Ibadan, one of Nigeria’s largest cities. The case study area is the district of Sango in Ibadan. Using the quantitative method of field survey, questionnaires were distributed to a total of 47 residents to field responses to questions relating to public perception of the environment, level of participation in urban discourse and quality of urban space. Findings revealed that factors such as: inequality in wealth distribution, unequal access to resources, deficiency in urban infrastructures, poor planning, lack of education and the exclusionary approach to governance by various Nigerian administrations contributed immensely to the proliferation of slums. Suggestions were made for a more inclusive and participatory approach by government and other stakeholders to solving the problem. This approach will involve the participation of slum dwellers in decision making, increase in economic activities and empowerment through educational training and skills development.The role and duties of government and it agent was also review. It was observed that most housing provision and legislation remained exclusive function of federal and state government. This study suggest devolution of more housing provision and responsibilities to local authority rather abdicating total responsibility to private sector , as they remain the closest form of government to the slum dweller. Findings from this study conclude that the federal and state government has not devolved enough resources to local government areas, leading to the later inability to meet up with its social responsibility. While government could sort implementation of private investment drive in subsidized housing provision, literature of previous attempt indicate failure in policy because regulations were poorly managed. This study therefore suggests a proper legislative framework protecting both the private investor and slum dweller right before implementation of her private initiative policy.
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Oladotun Tope Akimoju, Hossein Sadri
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