Urban & Regional Planning

Permanent URI for this collectionhttp://197.211.34.35:4000/handle/123456789/71

Urban & Regional Planning

Browse

Now showing 1 - 20 of 50

Assessment of Time Budgeting and Activity Pattern of Rural Women in Rural Development and Planning. Case study of Rafi Local Government area, Niger State
(Ilorin Journal of Business and Social Sciences.Faculty of Business and Social Science, University of Ilorin, 2009) Haruna Danladi Musa; Solomon N. Jiya
A balanced participation of both genders results in a more comprehensive approach to issues of development. Indeed, their living conditions are more widely taken into account, thus leading to improved measures and their enhanced acceptance of rural development decisions. Decision-making has to be comprised of both men and women in a proportion, if the decisions made is to be valid. Women are the most threatened by the dangers that stem from global warming, war, disaster, etc. Therefore, defending the full range of women's human rights within the context of gender equality in addressing issues of spatial development is essential both to protecting women themselves and to cultivating their capacity for leadership, which so many lives depend on. Using questionnaire technique, 150 women from 10 district heads of Rafi Local government area of Niger state were interacted with to elicit information on the relationship between time budgeting and activity pattern of rural women in rural development and planning. The questionnaire probed into the background of each woman, such as age, educational qualification, occupation, monthly income and average percentage of income spent on family expenses. The study revealed that rural income is generally low because of the low level of social and economic activities. In a community where there is no supply of electricity and water, and the roads are almost impassable, it would be impossible for any meaningful economic activity to operate. Policy on the planning of the area should include the provision of social facilities and the establishment of industries capable of, among others, processing farm products.
Measuring Inequality of Public Health Facility Provision in Bida Town, Niger State.
(Centre for Human Settlement and Urban Development journal, 2010) Musa, Haruna D.; Gana, F. N
The capacity of an urban enter to efficiently deliver its service is related to the availability, adequacy and efficiency of operation of its urban public infrastructure. Public health facilitates are therefore the fundamental necessities of any community ( urban or rural ), because the health of people has a direct correlation with the productive capacity and labour efficiency. Urban facilities include all the supportive service required to maintain the urban system. They may be conceived of as a medium of objects by which various urban services are delivered. The effective provision and efficient functioning vis a vis the population is an indication of general level of equality in life and entire environment; that’s the provision on facilities has to be in consonance with the population or demand such as family. This paper therefore, assesses the adequacy of public health facilities in Bida town using Gini coefficient. Attempt was made also to identify the existing health facilities in the study area; their types; location and distribution. The Gini coefficient (G) is one of the commonly most used indicators for measuring distribution. It is traditionally applied to the measurement of income inequality, but has also been applied to measure land inequality. The value of G ranges from 0-100 signifying that , the higher the G-value the greater the degree of inequality. The result reveals that distribution of public health facilitates in Bida town are not guided by population distribution in the wards. The inequality level was assessed using Lorenz Curve; it is observed that about 50% of the public health facilitates and quite a number of the inhabitants have no adequate access to these facilities. The field survey analysis however, reveals that the degree of inequality of public health facilitates provision and level of town minimal / low (gini coefficient (G)=42.8). the assessment of the adequacy of health facilities provision and level of patronages were also measured based on the field survey result using structured questionnaires. Total of 140 questionnaires were administered using systematic random sampling techniques. In this case, houses in the selected wards were chosen randomly to represent the entire houses in the area. 10 questionnaires each were assigned to 14 specified wards covering the entire Bida town. Therefore, the study analysis is based on 140 surveys questionnaires processed representing 100.0% response rate. The result shows that public health facilities service in Bida town is adequate 86(61.4%) and the level of patronage is determined by their cost of service (47%), nearness to homes (17%), and existing equipment (15%). It therefore, recommends that the government and other stakeholders or sponsoring agencies must ensure that all health institutions provide high quality services.
Modelling Urban Sprawl along Minna Western Bye-Pass Using Remotely Sensed Data.
(Maiduguri Journal of Art and Social Sciences (MAJASS), 2010) Bala Banki M.; Musa, Haruna D.
Many state capitals today in Nigeria are witnessing unprecedented populations growth and increasing rate of urbanization that are deficient in indispensable infrastructural facilities’, urban planners who are meant to have the knowledge of future urban growth and the multi-dimensional factors which has hitherto influence the growth of towns and cities are unaware of them because of the inefficiency of the traditional surveying method. In view of this prevailing scenario in Nigeria, this paper presents the Capability of using Remote Sensing GIS and spatial statistics in modeling urban sprawl along Minna Western Bye-pass. Data for the study were obtained through questionnaires and satellite imagery. The analysis of the field survey revealed that low price of land, lack f basic utility facilities in the area, low level of awareness of development control and low level of education of inhabitants were the major causal factors of sprawl in these areas. The analysis of the time series spatial data such GIS, SPOT HR image acquired in 1993 and Landsat ETM image acquired in 2007 shows that low density sprawl/ and ribbon sprawl patterns are the patterns identifiable and synonymous to this areas, comparison of data set for the two dates also revealed a change of 191,40 acres (77, 4571.14 sq. m.), representing 59% total landuse change over the same period, where the population grew by 111.61%, Spatial regression analysis was carried out to model the extent of sprawl in the area First, a simple linear regression analysis conducted using key factors identified (independent variables) and percentage of built-SOM up (POBUILT) for each area along the Bye-Pass (dependent variable) and results s how’s that the percentage of those who relocated because of low in price of land in the study area (LOPLAND) and percentage of migrant in search for white-collar job (COLLARJOB) contribute more to the explanator power of the model. Multiple regression analysis was finally done by regressing LOPLAND, population of year 200)7 / Independent variable and POBUILT, dependent variable. to fashion out an equation that can forecast future sprawl, and it was established that built-up area for 2021 will be 3,888,23acres, which reveals excessive future spatial development along the bve- pass.
Management of Sawn-mill Wastes in Nigeria: A Case Study of Minna, Niger State.
(Greener Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research, 2012) Ogunbode E. B.,; Fabunmi F. O.; Ibrahim S. M.; Jimoh I. O.,; Idowu O. O.
Ways by which sawmills in Minna, handle the waste they generate were evaluated using questionnaires, personal interviews and physical observation. Eight (8) major sawmills were studied. The study revealed that wastes generated by these sawmills consist of sawdust, wood cut-off and bark of log of woods. Wastes are disposed off majorly by open dumping, open burning, domestic usage, bedding for poultry and for landfill. Although most sawmills are aware of the guidelines and regulations governing the treatment and disposal of sawmill wastes, they hardly abide by them. The personnel who are assigned to sanitize the mill environment possess inadequate safety wares. The study also revealed that Environmental Protection Agency/Sanitary Inspectors and the Development control Board in the city inadequately perform their duties. This paper also highlighted the need to enlighten the public, sawmill workers and the government on the dangers of indiscriminate disposal of sawmill wastes.
An Analysis of Spatial Distribution of Primary and Secondary Schools in Bida Town, Nigeria
(Abuja Journal of Geography and Development.Department of geography and Environmental Management, University of Abuja, Nigeria, 2012) Musa, Haruna D.; Mohammed,Bala Banki
Educational Facilities location in Nigeria has been observed to be politically biased, so much that an area is over serviced at the expense of other areas in dire need of them. This should not be the case as it should be based on the principle of equity, accessibility and economic efficiency to every individual irrespective of economic status and geographical location. In effort to bridge the gaps to reduce the imbalances that this paper analyses the distribution of primary and secondary schools in Bida town to establish the spatial degree of inequality and concentration in the provision of basic educational facility. The study employed GIS techniques to show spatial distribution of primary and secondary school in Bida and statistical techniques (spearman rank correlation)to assessthe degree of inequality in concentration of basic educational facility. The result reveals that provision of primary and secondary school in Bida town are not guided by population distribution in the wards as the calculated t-value, 1.28 falls below the critical t-value of 1.78. To assess the level of inequality using Lorenz Curve, It is observed that about 50% of the basic educational facilities in Bida town are enjoined by about 39% of the inhabitant. This implies that some areas in Bida are deficient in basic educational facilities and quite a number of the inhabitant have no adequate access to these facilities, and also further establish that population concentration in various wards were not considered in the distribution of primary and secondary schools in Bida town. The population and number of primary and secondary school distribution are in fair inequality level, indicates relatively some degree of inequality (Gini Coefficient value is 0.57).
Impacts of Derived Tin Mining Activities on Landuse/Landcover in Bukuru, Plateau State, Nigeria
(Journal of Sustainable Development. Canadian Center of Science and Education., 2012) Jiya Solomon Ndace; Musa Haruna Danladi
Tin mining activity which was a predominant activity around the Jos Plateau has caused considerable erosion damages to landuse/landcover. Uncontrolled effects through monitored activities do not protect future environmental security. This paper therefore, assesses impact of derived mining activities on landuse/ landcover in Bukuru area in Jos south of Nigeria to determine the extent of degraded mine lands. A time series analysis of Landsat MSS satellite image November 1975, Landsat TM satellite image acquired in 1989, and Landsat ETM acquired October 2005 of the study area were used. Landuse/ landcover were classified from the images using a hybrid manual and spectral based approach. The result shows that out of the 1,574.13sq.km total size of the study area, the degraded area/land, Built-up area, and water bodies increased by 24.58%, 18.51% and 7.57% respectively. Whereas Arable land (farm and grazing land) and forest reserve has decreased by 106.60sq.km (14.16%), and 264.89sq. (35.18%) respectively. It was recommended that comprehensive mitigation studies against these damages should be performed, and regular inspections should be executed to keep these activities of tin mining under control. Modern technologies should be used to obtain more effective results from these studies.
Residents’ Perception of Housing Unit Landscaping in Ibadan.
(School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, 2014-02-02) Popoola, A. A., Adeleye, B. M., Onyemenam, P. I. and Amuda, A. A.
nil
Residents’ Perception of Housing Unit Landscaping in Ibadan
(School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, 2014-02-03) Popoola, A. A., Adeleye, B. M., Onyemenam, P. I. and Amuda, A. A
nil
Impact of University on the Physical Development of Host Community.
(Indian Journal of Economics and Development., 2015) 5. Kemiki, O. A,; Ayoola, A.B,; Idowu, O. O.
Background/Objectives: Federal university of Technology, Minna developed its main campus in Gidan-Kwano and started operation in 2005. This work examines the impact of university on the host community. Methods/Statistical analysis: Landsat imageries were used to monitor spatial growth in Gidan-Kwano between year 2005 and 2015. Ground survey data were collected from Federal university of Technology, Minna, Estate Agents, Property developers, Power Holding Company of Nigeria and Ministry of Lands and Housing. ILWIS was used to analyse the satellite imageries while Analyze-it was used for the analysis of the ground survey data. Findings: Findings revealed that residential land use which stood at 8.87% of the total land use in 2005 has now grown to 25.19% in 2015. There are other infrastructure attracted to the area during period under review. However, the growth has been marked with problems of uncoordinated development and inadequate infrastructure. The ever increasing population of the university will continue to attract physical development and if the growing development is not coordinated by enacting master plan, there will be chaotic and haphazard development. Improvements/Applications: The study has revealed the spillover effects of locating university. It has also unfolded the pending danger of uncontrolled development. A comprehensive master plan should be developed for the community. Keywords: Impact, University, Residential, Development.
Assessment of Solid Waste Management Systems in Ibadan North, Oyo State Using Geo-Spatial Techniques
(The Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management., 2015-10-28) Popoola, A. A., Ayangbile, O. A. and Adeleye, B. M.,
Solid waste management has been part of human activities right from time. Effort by the Oyo State Government in managing the collection and disposal of waste generated in Ibadan is seen in the provision of Skip bins at specific locations across the city. However, despite the provisions made by the government, an emerging trend is the dumping of refuse along the median of some major and collector roads in the city. This study aims at emphasizing a planning framework for the location of solid waste disposal infrastructure (Skip bins) through the adoption of planning standard. The aim of this study was achieved by identifying the existing skip bins within Ibadan North. More so, a spatial analysis of skip bins and resident's access to solid waste facilities within Ibadan North was deduced. Geospatial techniques were used for this study; data from primary and secondary source were also used to corroborate the geospatial findings. The study identified a total of 37 skip bins located within Ibadan North Local Government, serving the entire Ibadan North. Spatial analysis of the skip bins revealed a clustered distribution which is consequential to indiscriminate solid waste disposal within Ibadan North. The study recommends adequate provision and location of skip bins to contribute to a cleaner and safer environment and a design blue print for Ibadan North was proposed. Key Words: GIS, Median, Nearest Neighbour Analysis (NNA), Skip Bins
"Utopia".
(2015-12-04) Egunjobi L. and Adeleye B.M.
nil
LOOD VULNERABILITY: IMPENDING DANGER IN SABON-GARI MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
(The Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 2016-01-09) Adeleye, B. M. and Ayangbile, O. A.
This study examines the vulnerability of buildings to flooding and the danger posed at Sabo Gari area of Minna, Niger State. Sabon-Gari which is one of the 22 neighborhoods found in Minna is a highly populated area as people who cannot afford to stay in the low density areas (Government Reserve Area - G.R.A) move to this area in search for cheap accommodation and this has created a lot of housing need amongst the resident of Sabon- Gari. High demand for housing in the study area has prompted the landowners and developers to develop their properties with little or no regard for Government approved codes and standards. Indiscriminate development and erection of buildings along water ways make the inhabitants of such buildings highly vulnerable to flooding during high precipitation. A quick bird image which is a panchromatic of 65 centimeter pixel resolution was used for the study. A vulnerability assessment was carried out using ArcGis 10 software and a vulnerability map was prepared showing the vulnerable buildings within the study area. The coping strategies employed by the inhabitants ofSabon-Gari were also identified through Questionnaires administered. The buildings along the river channels were marked and the study reveals that danger looms in the study area with respect to flood.The result of analysis suggests that quick mitigating efforts be put in place to avert and or reduce this impending disaster. Hence, certain structures on waterways needs to be demolished, silted drainages should be cleared and stiffer measure be put in place by law enforcement agency to check the problem of indiscriminate waste disposal in drainages. Key Words: Vulnerability, Geospatial, Mitigation, Digital Elevation Model, Flood
The Challenges of Urban Sprawl Development in Suleja, Niger State
(Joint International Conference, Conference proceedings of Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2016-03-20) Idowu, O.O, Shaibu, S.I, Adeleye, B.M, Medayese, S.O . & Abd'razack, N.T.A.
Urban sprawl has been used to describe a wide variety of the undesirable aspects of urban growth; it is consciously referred to as, unplanned and uncontrolled development resulting in poor and much unplanned urban fringe. Across the world, there is growing concern and awareness about urban sprawl and its consequences, as urban system are evolving and emerging in surprising ways. Urban sprawl is a major problem in the course of development in developed and developing countries. This paper aimed at examining the challenges of sprawl development in selected neighbourhood of Suleja. The objectives are to examine the drivers of urban sprawl and challenges of urban sprawl development in the peri-urban of Suleja. Remote sensing along with Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) were helpful in this regards. This study reveals that the development of urban sprawl settlement in the suburbs of Suleja is as a result of rapid population increase and its proximity to Abuja, the Nigeria Federal Territory. The cost of land which is relatively cheap at the suburb has caused the shift in population to the peri-urban of the town forming a sprawled like characteristics of development, the town is growing without a proper planning, despites its advantageous location and proximity to the Federal Capital of Nigeria. Weakness of the physical planning agencies in enforcing planning standards, rules and regulation is the evidence of the current t pattern of growth of the town. However, the impact of urban sprawl development in Suleja is enormous; range from environmental to transportation and to economy. In order to reduce further impact, the peri-urban of Suleja should be planned and developed in the view and assumptions of Vence‘s theory of urban realm; creating a suburb that is independently sustainable and functional viable. Keywords: Urbanization, Urban Sprawl, Urban Growth, Planning, Development
USERS’ PERCEPTION OF URBAN PARKS AND GREEN NETWORKS IN IBADAN
(SINGAPOREAN JOuRNAl Of buSINESS EcONOmIcS, ANd mANAGEmENt StudIES, 2016-05-05) Popoola, A.A.; Medayese, S.O.; Olaniyan, O.M.; Onyemenam, P.I.; Adeleye, B.M.
The appearance and outlook of a city are defined by many spatial elements. Urban gardens form an integral component of such spatial elements. Urban gardens help provide a framework on which eco-friendly environment and sustainable development lies. The aesthetic, air quality purification and therapeutic benefits that these gardens provide cannot be over-emphasized. However, many of these gardens lack the infrastructure that could make them function and meet international standards. The aim of this study is to examine the users’ perception of urban parks and green network in Ibadan. The specific objectives are to: investigate the various factors that determine the outlook of urban gardens; map out the locations of the urban gardens; appraise the current condition of the gardens and green infrastructure; and recommend appropriate measures for mitigating the current challenges affecting the identified gardens and parks. Data was gathered through the random sampling of 189 questionnaires. Geospatial analysis was used to map out the various locations of the existing gardens, and it revealed that the gardens are clustered along some local government areas. From the study, 52.4% of the respondents argued that some of the urban gardens lack complementary facilities or are in poor states. In view of the identified challenges, and the potentials of urban gardens improve the Ibadan cityscape, it is imperative for city planners, urban managers, and public authorities to commence a process of revitalizing the existing urban gardens and also establish a new garden with a view toward exploring its economic and ecological benefits.
Assessment of the Implication of Urban Growth in Suleja between 1987 - 2014
(School of Environmental Technology International Conference, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, 2016-05-16) Adeleye, B. M., Sulyman, A.O., Medayese, S., Ayangbile, O. A.and Popoola, A.
nil
Appraisal of Perception on the Re-emergence of Urban Planning and Physical Development in South-Western Nigeria
(Centre for Human Settlement and Urban Development Journal, 2016-12-05) Medayese, S.O.; Agbola, S.B.; Shaibu, S.I.; Maikudi, M.; Yakatum, M.M.
Local People’s Attitude and Willingness to Pay for Conservation in Yankari Game Reserve Bauchi, Nigeria
(International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2017) ABDULLAHI ADAMU; MOHD RUSLI YACOB; ALIAS RADAM; MARZIEH FALLAH; MUSA HARUNA DANLADI
Many people living near protected areas especially in developing countries highly depend on natural resources in their neighbourhood for survival. However, excluding them from the areas’ management and criminalizing their activities has always been a source of conflicts. The present study developed and validate a nine-item construct on a 5-point likert scale to evaluate environmental attitudes among local people and also to examined their willingness to pay (WTP) for conservation in Yankari game reserve. A dichotomous choice contingent valuation questionnaire was administered to 237 households in communities near the game reserve between months of February and March, 2015. The results revealed that 68.4% of the respondents were willing to pay for conservation. From the logit regression estimated, gender, age, income, bid amount and attitudes were the significant predictors of WTP and the mean WTP value was estimated at 594 Naira, (US$ = 3.71) per household per month. The aggregate non-use value was also estimated to be 32 500.116 Naira (US$ = 203,125.73) yearly. Thestudy finding would inform the management of the reserve and policy makers on the importance of integrating local communities in decision making related to resource conservation for efficient and sustainable management of the game reserve.
Roles of Urban and Regional Planning in Enhancing the Services of the Nigerian Customs Service
(Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria, Abuja and Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development (CHSUD), Federal University of Technology, Minna., 2017-02-02) Morenikeji Wole, A.O. Sulyman, B.M. Adeleye and A.M. Kawu
nil
Spatial Analysis of Housing Quality in Nigeria
(International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment. Elsevier., 2017-03-31) 6. Morenikeji Wole, Emmanuel Umaru, Halilu Pai, Solomon Jiya, Owoeye Idowu and B.M. Adeleye
Abstract The study examined the factors responsible for the spatial variation in housing quality across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria using 33 housing characteristics. The data used are the 2006 Housing Characteristics and Amenities tables which were sourced from Nigeria’s National Population Commission (National Population Commission, 2006). Principal Component Analysis extracted three components. Component 1 accounting for 38% has electricity, water closet toilet, hygienic sources of water and high qual- ity roofing, walling and flooring materials highly loaded on it. Component 2 (31%) comprised inferior walling, roofing and flooring mate- rials, pit toilet, traditional and semi-detached house types, while component 3 (7%) had mainly zinc wall and public toilet highly loaded on it. Using these factor loadings as variables in discriminant analysis, three distinct regions of diﬀering housing quality emerged cor- responding to the western, eastern and northern geographical regions of the country with 97.3% of the states correctly classified and with the western (high) and northern (low) states at the opposite ends of the quality scale. It is recommended that non-conforming buildings, particularly, residential, and insanitary environment should be put in check through very strict and proactive enforcement of develop- ment control edicts and sanitary laws.
Density
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning University of Ibadan, 2017-05-02) Medayese, S.O.