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- ItemOpen AccessUrban landscape planning experience in Nigeria(1998) Oduwaye, A.ONigeria, a nation with a population of more than 88 million has about 30% of its population living in urban areas. This proportion of the population in urban settlements has great implication on land-use planning and environmental quality. This is where it is desirable to examine the level of urban landscape planning in the country as this can give us an insight into the degree of land-use coordination and environmental quality in different parts of the country. The execution of landscape planning is under physical planning sectors of the various government agencies. This makes it unclear to identify the agencies responsible for landscape planning. The consequence of this is that there is no comprehensive approach to landscape planning. What is now being experienced is a piece-meal approach, under the supervision of landscape-related professionals such as architects, town planners, horticulturists, and engineers, amongst others. Also, the existing situation leads to con¯icting policies and implementation procedure. This paper discusses the conceptual framework for landscape studies, drawing conclusions to justify the method adopted in the study of urban landscape planning experience in Nigeria. There are also specific socio-economic, political, legal and administrative constraints facing landscape planning in the country. Nigerian landscape planning development history can be categorized into three periods, namely ± pre-colonial period dating before 1854, colonial period from 1854 to 1960 and the post-colonial period, from 1960 to the present time. Each of these periods has its distinct features though the first two fused together to produce a newly emerging Nigerian landscape development even though with greater colonial in¯uence. The paper also discusses the role of different levels of government, non-governmental organisations and individuals during these periods. It, however, makes suggestions on the need to encourage citizen participation, particularly the poor majority and the need for appropriate manpower. The problem of religion and culture are examined as these are major constraints outside the government machinery to formal landscape development in the country.
- ItemOpen AccessConstitutionalism & democrartic consolidation (Nigeria): a conceptual framework(Academic Staff Union of Universities, UNILAG Branch, Akoka., 1999) Onyekpe, J.G.N.For the development and progress of the therefore- calls for a new constitution. Nigerian State and society, there -is an making process that would-ensure that: urgent need to resolve all outstanding (1) all interest groups are involved; (2) a disproportions and contradictions in the new valufl system focussed on the people system Until the inauguration ofthe present and society as a whole is developed; and administration in May 1999, the political ad- (3) a constitutional government based on ministration and governance ofNigeria had separation ofpower, rule of law and due been dominated by the Armed Forces. The process is entrenched society was thus a victim of the rigid command structure and aulhoritarian value.
- ItemOpen AccessCorrelates of Land Value Determinants in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria(Routledge, 2005) Olayiwola, L.M.; Adeleye, O.A.; Oduwaye, A.O.This paper examined the relationship that exists between various land value determinants in metropolitan Lagos, Nigeria. Using factor analysis and principal component techniques, it showed that a high level of co-variation existed between factors of land value such as accessibility, rent, transport improvement, quality of neighbourhood, infrastructural facilities and government regulations. The need for land use planners to consider these land value determinants in putting land into optimum use were highlighted.
- ItemOpen AccessReducing the environmental health risk of the vulnerable group in a developing country: a case study of metropolitan Lagos, Nigeria(Southampton UK Wit. Press, 2007) Nwokoro, I.I.C.The household, workplace, outdoor and transportation environments pose risks to health in a number of different ways, from the poor quality of the air many people breathe to the hazards we face as a result of climate change. This problem is exacerbated by the high population growth rate of Metropolitan Lagos. This puts a lot of pressure on existing infrastructural and social services which further degrade the environment. Unfortunately, the poor are the most vulnerable to these health and environmental hazards. This paper focused on the social and environmental health risk factors associated with vulnerable groups in Metropolitan Lagos. Specifically, this paper reports how these factors affect the health conditions of these groups of people. Metropolitan Lagos is stratified into various neighbourhoods according to income level and density. Three low income/high density areas were selected for study. The direct observation, administration of questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) methods of data collection were employed in addition to the use of secondary based facility data. Information were sought on environmental risk variables like the quality of water, sanitary conditions, refuse disposal types, drainage conditions, sources and intensity of air pollution and sources of energy for cooking. These variables were correlated against health indexes like morbidity and mortality. Results show a strong association between environmental factors and the health status of people especially the poor in the study area.
- ItemOpen AccessPoverty and Environmental Degradation in the Lagos Metropolis, in the Journal of Environmental Sciences(Faculty of Environmental Sciences University of Jos, 2007) Oduwaye, L; Lawanson, TThis paper examines the environmental problems confronting the Lagos Metropolis. The problems are both natural and man-made and can be grouped into physical, sociological and management related. After describing the phenomena of poverty and environmental degradation the paper examines the nature of prevalent environmental problems in the Lagos Metropolis and their causes and consequences. It was discovered that the urban poor play a major part in causing problems. They are also particularly vulnerable to the consequences of problems. Lagos metropolis is quite far from achieving any of the targets of the Millenium Development Goals. The paper concludes by advancing good urban governance as a strategy for achieving a sustainable Lagos Megacity and meeting the targets for the MDG's
- ItemOpen AccessDynamics of Poverty Alleviation and Local Economic Development in Nigeria: Physical Planning Perspectives(Department of Urban and Regional Planning University of Lagos, 2007) Emmanuel, A; Lawanson, TThis paper studies physical planning perspectives to poverty alleviation and local economic development in Nigerian cities. Major issues examined include the proliferation of slums, citizen participation and globalisation as they affect urban and regional planning practice and the consequences for both environmental and economic development. It was discovered that environmental degradation and urban congestion can be controlled when the poverty level of the people is reduced. LED initiatives serve as opportunities for the planner to practice bottom up planning as against the top down planning of traditional approaches. It is also important for planners to take into consideration the economic status of those they are planning for. Globalisation presents new economic opportunities and risks for cities, regions and nations,therefore the contemporary planner must ensure that new town development and urban regeneration exerciese be aimed at developing globally competititive, visitor and business friendly communities. Recommendations include leverage planning, economic development services and advocacy.
- ItemOpen AccessChallenges of sustainable physical planning and development in metropolitan Lagos(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2009) Oduwaye, L.Currently the concept and adoption of sustainable development is one of the most commonly adopted in recent time. This paper therefore examines the application of the concept in the physical development process in Lagos State. It delves into literature on physical development efforts with discussions on planning legislations from the colonial period to the present time in Lagos State all aimed at resolving the myriad of problems confronting physical and environmental development in the state. Existing problems identified in the paper are classified into physical/environmental, cultural/sociological, managerial and legislative problems. Efforts towards sustainable development in other parts of the world are examined upon which suggestions are presented on how sustainable physical development can be achieved in Lagos State. Among specific suggestions offered by the paper include need for public participation in planning, capacity building, integration of information technology into planning practice and that planning should not be commercialized.
- ItemOpen AccessPassengers' perceptions on public transport facilities in the University of Lagos and its environs(Department of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Lagos, Akoka, 2010) Agunloye, O.OFull texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessDetermining socio-economic structure of passengers in travel delay on the adjourning roads of the University of Lagos(Department of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Lagos., 2010) Agunloye, O.O; Taiwo, D.AFull texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessDeterminants of households' trip generation in Lagos Metropolis(2010) Fadare, S.O; Alade, A.A; Agunloye, O.OFull texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessPoverty and Environmental Conditions in the Lagos Megacity: Implications for Environmental health(2010) Lawanson, TThis paper presents an assessment of three low-income residential settlements in the Lagos Metropolis. Issues examined include environmental conditions and housing. The implications of these issues on public health were examined. Data collation was by the administration of structured questionnaires on household heads using simple random sampling technique. Data was analysed using simple statistical methods. The study showed that negative aspects of the built environment tend to interact with and magnify health disparities, compounding already distressing conditions of poverty. it was also discovered that lack of sanitation and access to potable water were most critical as prevalent diseases, such as typhoid fever and diarrhea were as a result of these inadequacies.The paper concluded by recommending measures for creating a healthy Lagos Megacity. These include the integration of urban planning and public health and the inculcation of sustainable practices in urban design.
- ItemOpen AccessAssociates of Urban Livability and Health in Abesan Public Housing Estate, Lagos, Nigeria(Semantic scholar, 2010) Nwokoro, I.I.C; Agunloye, O.OPrevious studies have investigated urban liveability and health, especially as it plays a central role in human health development. It has become increasingly clear from these studies that the built environment does not only directly influence health but also acts as a way of integration, into the health of individuals residing in urban centers such as Abesan Public Housing Estate. This paper therefore isolates the associations of existing urban infrastructure with health conditions of the inhabitants in Abesan Public Housing Estate for investigation. The sources of data used were the structured questionnaire and literature. The study made use of 4,800 households' heads in Abesan as the sample frame. Sample size of 2.4% of the sample frame which translates to 114 sample size which represents the total number of questionnaires that were administered and analysed. The systematic sampling technique was employed for the study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive (frequency tables) and inferential statistical techniques (chi square goodness of fit test and spearman's rank correlation) after a conversion of the variables to binary forms. The study revealed that 63.2% of respondents used boreholes as the major source of water. Results of the study indicate that while 56.1% of the respondents dispose their waste water using septic tank, 93% dispose their solid/households wastes using Private Sector Participation (PSP). Results of the study further show that malaria (44.7%) is the most common and that 76.3% of respondents had not recorded any death in their households in the past one year. The inferential analysis revealed that, there is a negative relationship between the condition of toilets/bathrooms and the frequency of ailment (n=114, r=-187, p=0.05); there is a negative relationship between the drainage system and frequency of ailments (n=114, r=-248, p=0.01) and there is also a negative relationship between the frequency of flooding and road condition (n=114, r=-326, p=0.01). This study concludes that there are both significant differences and relationships between the variables of urban livability and health in the study area.
- ItemOpen AccessMobility and spatial distribution of Healthcare facilities in Lagos Central Senatorial District Lagos, Nigeria(2011) Nwokoro, I.I.C; Fadare, S.O; Agunloye, O.OFull texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessEffect of residential housing condition on intra-urban migration in Shomolu, lagos, Nigeria(2011) Agunloye, O.O; Bako, A.IFull texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessFactors influencing the quality of rail transport services in metropolitan Lagos(Academic Journals, 2011) Agunloye, O.O; Oduwaye, LThis paper presents user’s opinion on the factors influencing the quality of rail transport service passengers’ operation and also evaluates the relationships between the adopted factors (variables of the quality of rail passengers’ services in metropolitan Lagos). Data collection was through the administration of structured questionnaires on the quality of rail service in Lagos. Passengers were purposively selected from a total number of 1,100 passengers on board in order to attain a sample size of 19.1% which represents the total number of questionnaires (210) administered for the study. The study revealed that most of the passengers make many trips per week and are likely to depend more on m train than other modes of transport. Only a minority 38 (18.1%) of the train patrons in Lagos metropolis observed the arrival time of train as a good one. The study revealed that 80% of train patrons in Lagos metropolis observed that the service was ineffective and inadequate. It implied that, majority of the respondents 170 (81%) rated the cleanliness of the coaches as poor. The study also revealed with inferential evidence that, only the arrival time of trains at stations has a significant relationship with the patrons’ trip frequency (r = 0.124, p>0.05) out of the various determinants. The paper concluded by recommending measures that could enhance the quality of rail service operation which includes the review of the time schedules, departure time and the cleaning of the coaches from time to time.
- ItemOpen AccessPerceptions of intra-urban train passengers on services in Lagos Metropolis(Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria, 2011) Agunloye, O.O; Alade, A.AFull texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessUrban Governance and Management Resultant Socio Economic and Environmental Conditions in Agege Local Government Area, Lagos, Nigeria(Academia, 2011) Nwokoro, I.I.C.; Taiwo, D.A.The planning of urban areas without consideration for environmental and socio-economic factors results in poor living conditions. Sustainable urban development requires achieving and maintaining a balanced development and environmental goals through better management and governance. Planning quality environment can be achieved and sustained when the environment is seen as a system. This research focuses on urban governance and management in relation to the socio-economic and environmental conditions in residential areas of metropolitan Lagos. 498 Questionnaires were randomly administered to residents in eight (8) wards of the Agege L.G.A to sample their opinions on the inherent nature of urban management and problems of governance in the study area. There was also personal interview with local government personnel for validity of data collected. Among major problems identified by the study are conversion/change of building uses from purely residential to mixed use, large household sizes, predominantly low income areas which have resulted into informal sector environment that has positively affected tax generation by Agege local government council. This change could improve the social-economic and environmental conditions of the study area.
- ItemOpen AccessAffordability and conditions of public housing estate in Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria(JEES, OOU, 2011) Agunloye, O.O; Salau, T.IFull texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessAnalysis of the travels of public transport passengers (road) in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria(Academic Journals, 2011-07) Agunloye, O.OThis paper investigated the travels of public transport passengers’ (road) from Ayangburen Taxi Park, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria with a view toward identifying its challenges and contributions to travel demand. The sources of data used were the structured questionnaire and past literature. The primary data types used were on routes, schedules, travel cost, number of vehicles, number of vehicles’ daily travels, travel time, travel cost, travel length in temporal term, travel purpose, passengers’ waiting time and travel frequency, unexpected breakdown, fuelling challenge, accidents, long journey time, frequent stops. The study used the total number of passengers in ten round trips of a particular day for the sample frame (1,240). The sample size for this study was 10% of the sample frame which translated to 124 completed questionnaires. The sampling technique used for this study was the purposive sampling method because of the lack of pre-determined population and unequal chances for passengers’ representation. The sampling procedure entailed the identification of the motor park, selection of the cabs through the designed method and conduction of the survey directly with the operators and passengers, in order to obtain the relevant data in accordance with the structured questionnaire. Data were analysed through the descriptive (frequency tables) and inferential analyses (stepwise multiple regression). The study found that, the average age of passengers was 36 years, whose average income was N15, 000. The travel characteristics of passengers revealed that, average passengers’ waiting time for cab was < 15 min, the average travel frequency was 8 times per week, the average travel time was 45 min and the passengers’ average travel length was 1500 m. The inferential model revealed that, the temporal length of trip and waiting time (R2= 30.1%) of respondents made significant contributions to the travel demands of the passengers in the study area. The study concluded with pragmatic strategies such as the provisions of more cabs, fare subsidies and so on, in order to provide a more efficient public transport system in the study area.
- ItemOpen AccessTransforming social exclusion to benefit in the slum areas of the Global South through neighbourhood identity: lessons from Ajegunle slum in Lagos, Nigeria(Przestrzeń Społeczna, 2012) Ifesanya, O.; Nwokoro, I.I.C.Contemporary urban areas are continually being fragmented based on socio-economic and cultural differences and large proportions of the populations in the cities of the Global South are, consequently, excluded from access to basic infrastructure and general socio-economic opportunities. David Harvey accentuates this contemporary trend in urbanisation, positing that it aggravates the proliferation of slums. Despite vast research on the social and environmental challenges of slum pro- liferation and their consequences, little is known about the potential positive value of the communal identity and solidarity in these slums. Ajegunle, Africa’s largest slum neighbourhood and the sixth largest in the world, was adopted as a case study for this research. Karl Marx’ theory of social conflict and a novel variant of Albert Hirschman’s concept of ‘exit, voice, and loyalty’ constituted the theoretical framework for the research. The research methodology comprised both quantitative and qualita- tive methods. Primary data were gathered thorough questionnaires, interviews and personal observa- tion, while secondary information was sought from relevant printed and online sources. The paper argues that social exclusion can stir up neighbourhood identity among the marginalised and ‘voice- less’ poor slum dwellers to create unusual benefi t that mitigate socio-economic disadvantages. The results further support Karl Marx’ postulation that individuals and groups in the society ‘struggle’ to Transforming social exclusion to benefit in the slum areas maximise their respective benefits, while also validating the novel concept of ‘exit, voicelessness, and loyalty’, which avers that ‘obligatory loyalty’ in slum communities engenders neighbourhood identity for self-preservation and communal development. The paper, therefore, recommended that govern-ments should pursue policies of mutual respect with regard to slum communities, in order to harness the potentials of those communities, as a strategy for socio-economic development.