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- ItemOpen AccessAffordability and conditions of public housing estate in Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria(JEES, OOU, 2011) Agunloye, O.O; Salau, T.IFull texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessAmoebic Urbanization in Nigerian Cities: The case of Lagos and Ota(Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., 2013) Salau, T; Lawanson, T; Yadua, OThis paper investigates the relationship between the Lagos Megacity and Ota Township, a small township on its periphery. The study examines linkages between and Lagos in terms of growth, urban development as well as mobility. 553 questionnaires were administered to household heads across the 12 residential districts of Ota Township. Survey was carried out by systematic random sampling. Classified traffic counts were also taken at strategic locations along the four main axial roads in Ota. The data collected were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistical methods including cross-tabulation and correlation analysis. Findings of the research have shown that the proportion of inter-city traffic from Ota directed towards Lagos is about 48% of total inter-city traffic generated. More than 40% of Ota residents migrated from Lagos and still commute daily to the megacity. The paper concludes by recommending strategies for better synergies between Ota Township and the Lagos megacity. These include the implementation of integrated master planning, effective environmental management and traffic policies for the township as well
- ItemOpen AccessAnalysis of Intra- City Public Transport System of Ojuelegba Park, Lagos State, Nigeria(MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy, 2015-03) Atoyebi, A.O.; Gbadamosi, T.K.; Nwokoro, I.I.C; Omole, F.K.Urbanization coupled with the increase in economic activities among other factors is responsible for the increase transport demand. This study exams the use and the service efficiency of intra-urban bus services at ‘Ojuelegba’, a popular district in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods of investigation include; physical observation and field inventory of the buses and facilities at the park, oral interviews of stakeholders and administration of questionnaires among others. Both descriptive and inferential analyses were used for data analysis. Findings show that age groups between 31-50 years were dominant in the patronage and uses of public transport. The highest number of trips made by drivers per day was four; that was because of traffic delay in virtually on the roads. The major purpose for trip making was for business. The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) unjustly exhorts money from bus operators and lastly, long waiting time by passengers for buses to load at the park was another problem identified. Recommendations include; (i) an appeal for reduction of bus ticket fee to reduce cost of travels, (ii) the need for test of busses and test for road worthiness of busses periodically at the park, and lastly; and (iii) provision for conveniences at the park to make the park more functional and environmental friendly.
- 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 AccessAssement of Waste Management and Urban Governance in Lagos Metropolis(UNCRD and University of Nairobi, 2012-07-30) Ilechukwu, V.U; Oduwaye, A.OAbstract Amidst rapid urbanization, this paper examined solid waste management along with urban governance in Lagos metropolis since the technical-financial approach has failed to develop the kind of governance needed to encourage citizens to understand the service and participate efficiently. Using multi stage sampling technique, two hundred and twenty four households’ heads were selected in the nine wards of the three chosen local government areas for administration of questionnaire. In the first stage, the local governments in Lagos metropolis were identified and stratified into low, medium and high income zones and one local government each in low, medium and high income zones were selected. In the second stage, nine major wards (Kasan, Ikoyi I, Ikoyi II, Ojodu, Ogba, Onigbongo, Oyewole, Oke-koto, Keke) of these chosen local government areas were selected based on their population size while in the third stage streets in the chosen wards were selected based on their grade and surface conditions. The last stage involved houses being systematically selected in each street for questionnaire administration. Descriptive techniques (frequency and mean) and inferential statistics such as regression analysis were used for data analysis. The most significant determinants of solid waste collection system were consistence of waste collection (beta= -0.548, p<0.05), communication medium used (beta= -0.436,p<0.05), complaint presentation method (beta= -0.412, p<0.05), citizen participation (beta= - 0.217, p<0.05) and satisfaction level (beta= -0.284, p<0.05).Greater participation of the populace in waste management should be achieved, particularly at the community level, through mobilization and education. The paper suggests involvement of the people in all deliberations and activities connected with all aspects of waste management in their communities.
- ItemOpen AccessAssessing smart infrastructure for sustainable urban development in the Lagos metropolis(Elsevier, 2017) Soyinka, O; Siu, K; Lawanson, T; Adeniji, OThe challenges of sustainable urban development increases daily and the usual planning approaches to ameliorate these challenges are ineffective. This study assesses the applicability of ‘smart infrastructure’ to achieve sustainable urban development in Lagos metropolis. The study theoretical framework is based on ‘smart’ principles. The study adopts a mixed method of data collection and analysis with multi-stage sampling techniques of 460 households in six communities of Eti-Osa and Ikeja local government areas of Lagos metropolis. The objectives of the study were to examine the socioeconomic characteristics of the residents and assess the infrastructure, the building uses and the environmental conditions of the study areas in relation to smart principles and smart infrastructure application in the study areas. The data were analyzed using inferential statistics and the findings reflect that the building use is sprawl development in nature with the informal settlement and infrastructure inadequacy as the major challenges. Smart infrastructure approaches are identified as applicable for achieving sustainable development in the study areas with smart interventions in socioeconomic status of the residents, the environment, the building uses and the basic facilities and services in the study areas.
- ItemOpen AccessAssessing smart infrastructure for sustainable urban development in the Lagos metropolis.(Elsevier, 2017) Soyinka, O; Siu, k; Lawanson, T; Adeniji, OThe challenges of sustainable urban development increases daily and the usual planning approaches to ameliorate these challenges are ineffective. This study assesses the applicability of ‘smart infrastructure’ to achieve sustainable urban development in Lagos metropolis. The study theoretical framework is based on ‘smart’ principles. The study adopts a mixed method of data collection and analysis with multi-stage sampling techniques of 460 households in six communities of Eti-Osa and Ikeja local government areas of Lagos metropolis. The objectives of the study were to examine the socioeconomic characteristics of the residents and assess the infrastructure, the building uses and the environmental conditions of the study areas in relation to smart principles and smart infrastructure application in the study areas. The data were analyzed using inferential statistics and the findings reflect that the building use is sprawl development in nature with the informal settlement and infrastructure inadequacy as the major challenges. Smart infrastructure approaches are identified as applicable for achieving sustainable development in the study areas with smart interventions in socioeconomic status of the residents, the environment, the building uses and the basic facilities and services in the study areas.
- ItemOpen AccessAssessment of pattern of inter-urban travels of public transport passengers in Lagos Metropolis(AJOL, 2014-11) Agunloye, O.OThis study assessed the pattern of inter-urban travels of public transport passengers in Lagos metropolis. A set of structured questionnaire were administered on 1,483 early morning (6am-8am) inter-urban public transport passengers of the selected 76 inter-urban motor parks of Lagos metropolis. Using multi-stage sampling technique, zones of survey, inter-urban motor parks, vehicle types and occupancy ratio were identified and an average of 7, 14 and 43 passengers were interviewed at each of low, medium and high inter-urban motor parks based on passengers’ flow on a Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Data were analysed using frequency tables, chi square and ANOVA for the interpretations and discussions of results. Majority of respondents’ destination was southeast (36.5%) as 56.4% moved through mini buses. The average trip frequency of inter-urban passengers was 1 trip per week while the average last travel time spent was 5 hours. Also, the average inter-urban travel distance was 380 km and the average inter-urban travel cost was N3, 000 per trip. Besides, the major travel purposes of respondents were business and school (52.4%). The study concluded with strategies that can enhance the inter-urban public transport travels in Lagos metropolis. The socio-economic importance of the study is encased in wealth creation, low carbon city regeneration, climate change, and travel demand among others
- ItemOpen AccessAssessment of socio-economics and travel demands of passengers along Lagos-Abeokuta road, Nigeria(2012) Agunloye, O.OFull texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessASSESSMENT OF WOMEN RESIDENTS HOUSING SATISFACTION IN MILLENNIUM AND DOLPHIN ESTATES, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA(Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, 2020-05-18) ONIFADE, V.; Saibu, A.YThe study examined the housing satisfaction amongst women in Lagos State, the most populated urban centre in Nigeria where housing problem is prominent. Residents of two (2) housing estates (Millennium and Dolphin estates) constructed by the Lagos State Government between 1980s and 1990s but later sold out to private individuals were sampled using structured questionnaire. The study examined analyzed the socioeconomic characteristics of the women; the type and condition of their housing; the level of women residents housing satisfaction and the relationship between the socioeconomic characteristics and the housing satisfaction among the women in the study areas. The housing unit, neighbourhood, and management system were the indicators employed in determining housing satisfaction. Data were analyzed using descriptive, Likert’s Scale and Value System scale of measurement. It was discovered that most women living in both housing estates were middle and high income earners who were only fairly satisfied with their present housing conditions, environment and maintenance with residential satisfaction values ranging from 3.54-3.66. Causes of dissatisfaction for both estates were on health facilities and fire station services. The study reveals that, the older the women get in Dolphin estate, the more their concerns on safety and security. Research findings suggests that basic services and infrastructure facilities are crucial to housing satisfaction among the urban women. The study established that the major determinants of women residents housing satisfaction are the conditions of the building (doors, windows, roof, ceiling, ventilation, electricity and water supply, toilet facilities, kitchen facilities, bathroom facilities), Outdoor facilities (Parking and neighbourhood amenities) and Distance to other social facilities. The paper conclude that, there is need for more knowledge of the peculiarity of housing needs of women among policy makers, investors and housing developers as well as the involvement of women at all stages of housing provision in Nigeria.
- 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 AccessThe case for community-based approaches to integrated governance of climate change and health: perspectives from Lagos, Nigeria(The British Academy, 2021-10-14) Oni, T; Lawanson, T; Mogo, EIn many low- and middle-income countries, urbanisation and urban development are characterised by hazards that conspire with climatic risks and socio-economic vulnerability to influence population health inequality now and in the future. A large part of the epidemiological profile across countries in the ‘Global South’, has been influenced by a rapid rate of urbanisation and interlinked factors such as climate and ecology. This necessitates an integrated approach to governance for health and climate change. Through three case studies in Lagos, we explore real-life examples that demonstrate these interdependencies, noting approaches taken and missed opportunities. We conclude by reflecting on these experiences, as well as historical examples of comprehensive systems approaches to health, to propose a community-oriented model for integrated climate change and health action in rapidly growing cities.
- ItemOpen AccessThe case for community-based approaches to integrated governance of climate change and health: perspectives from Lagos, Nigeria.(The British Academy, 2021-10) Oni, T.; Lawanson, T.; Mogo, E.In many low- and middle-income countries, urbanisation and urban development are characterised by hazards that conspire with climatic risks and socio-economic vulnerability to influence population health inequality now and in the future. A large part of the epidemiological profile across countries in the ‘Global South’, has been influenced by a rapid rate of urbanisation and interlinked factors such as climate and ecology. This necessitates an integrated approach to governance for health and climate change. Through three case studies in Lagos, we explore real-life examples that demonstrate these interdependencies, noting approaches taken and missed opportunities. We conclude by reflecting on these experiences, as well as historical examples of comprehensive systems approaches to health, to propose a community-oriented model for integrated climate change and health action in rapidly growing cities.
- 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 AccessClimate Change and Livelihood Vulnerabilities of Low-Income Coastal Communities in Lagos, Nigeria(Taylor and Francis, 2014) Olajide, O; Lawanson, TThis article examines environmental and livelihood vulnerabilities of low-income coastal settlements in Lagos, Nigeria. The Sustainable Livelihoods Approach is used as the analytical framework of how household’s assets are affected by flood incidence. Using mixed methods combining qualitative and quantitative analysis, factors that intensify the impacts of flood events on livelihoods assets of the urban poor are examined. Results indicate that the effects of floods on urban poor livelihoods are multifaceted. Vulnerability of Lagos to flood hazards is a function of various biophysical, topographical, climatic and socio-economic factors. It was also noted that uncoordinated urban expansion into flood prone areas, and increase in the intensity and volume of rain are also contributory factors to incidence of flood hazards in Lagos. The article concludes by recommending strategies for coping with the challenges faced by these communities and these include infrastructure upgrading, effective development control and civic reorientation.
- ItemOpen AccessComparative Analysis of National Housing Policies and Housing Supply Situations in Nigeria and South Africa(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Lagos, 2012-05-05) Anyakora, M.I; Ilechukwu, V.U; Nubi, T.GOften the disparity in housing situations of various countries are traced to corresponding differences in: the housing policy formulation process, contextual provisions of the policies, macro economic situation, and level of development. This paper evaluates the housing policies of Nigeria and South Africa in order to determine the level of housing provisions in the two countries. The study combined qualitative and quantitative research methods to realize the objectives of this paper. This expository research paper used content analysis approach to evaluate secondary source data from the two countries. Comparatively, National housing policy of South Africa emphasized the working together of privately driven market and social housing provision in housing delivery while Nigerian housing policy focused only on privately driven market system. By maintaining a steady focus on tradeoff between privately driven housing market and social housing provision directly targeted at the low-income class South African housing policy has done better in expanding access to housing among the populace than Nigeria‟s housing policy which tilts more towards attaining a privately driven housing delivery market system in which the government plays an enabling role. This implies that private housing system need to recognize the crucial complementary role of social housing in the attainment of efficient housing delivery and for housing policy to work for the poor in most countries.
- ItemOpen AccessConceptualizing the Livable African City(2013) Lawanson, T; Salau, T; Yadua, OThis paper attempts to conceptualize the liveable African City using indices of liveability as advanced by Africans. The concepts of City Liveability and the City as a living system are used as the theoretical underpinnings to the study. A purposive online questionnaire survey of 453 Africans, living both in Africa and the Diaspora was conducted to elicit their perspectives on what they consider the most important indices for a Liveable African City. The data was disaggregated on locational basis. This was done to determine whether ones location i.e. living at home or in the Diaspora contributes significantly to one’s opinion on the identified issues. Issues investigated include governance, safety and security, culture and global identity, environmental indices and infrastructure. Furthermore, the inherent contradictions between western and African concepts of liveability were examined. The study revealed that 67 of all respondents consider governance to be the most important determinant of city liveability. Cultural heritage and city image were considered the least important indices of urban liveability. In determining the choice of where to live, 82.2of respondents consider quality of life, while few differentials existed based on location, safety and security, particularly violent crime and the threat of terror were considered extremely important by respondents living in the Diaspora. The study concludes by recommending the application of broad based urban management strategies combined with good urban governance mechanisms to improve city liveability across the continent.
- 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 AccessCOrrelates of Public Transport Demand in Lagos Metropolis(Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Bahir University, Ethiopia,, 2019-11-08) Ilechukwu, V.U; Salau, T.IStudies have shown that the public transport demand in urban areas are mainly determined by interrelated trends, significant among which are the population characteristics such as car ownership, household size, income and occupation, as well as travel purpose, distance, frequency, speed, cost, comfort and traffic volume. Given the fact that there exist dominant focus and differences in public transport supply in terms of technical efficiency and production cost of facilities between the case studies, the study therefore examined the relative importance of the population characteristics in the determination of public transport demand in Lagos metropolis. A total of 1,351 households were selected and structured questionnaire administered on heads of the households using multi stage sampling technique. Data analysis was descriptive (frequency, mean) and inferential using stepwise and non-stepwise regression analyses. The findings revealed that the most important determinants of public transport demand were travel cost (R2 = 0.433, p < 0.05), household income (R2 = 0.206, p < 0.05) and car ownership (R2 = 0.010). The transport cost and household characteristics including income per month and car ownership significantly determine variations in public transport demand of various population density zones in Lagos metropolis. Therefore, it is recommended that level of transport cost charge by the operators and improvement in income of users should be considered in any policy framework for public transport services in urban areas, especially in Lagos metropolis.