Assessment of Regularisation of Informal Housing in Abuja, Nigeria
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2023-12
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Lead City University
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The study accesses the regularisation strategies of informal housing and examine the effectiveness of the methods taken to regularise the phenomenon in Abuja, Nigeria. The study aims at assessing the level of regularisation of informal housing in Abuja and identifies potential approaches for future efforts. The research design adopted is a combination of multiple case studies and exploratory cross sectional (survey) approaches. The research adopted a combination of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A total of 340 questionnaires were administered on respondents achieving a return rate of 86.8%. Purposive and random sampling techniques were adopted in selecting the representatives of the units of investigation. Data were analysed using SPSS 20 for windows and results presented using explanatory tables and figures. Findings revealed that the current approach of regularising informal settlements in Abuja is mainly focused on the legal recognition of land ownership and non-adherence to development
control measures. This method assumed that legal recognition is the only way to regularise informal settlements. However, this approach is inadequate due to the complex institutional, socio-economic and environmental circumstances related to informal settlements. Findings also revealed that the current regularisation strategies are not effective leading to further proliferation of informal settlements. The study proposes that a more holistic approach is required to effectively regularise informal settlements in the study area. Finally, the study suggests relevant strategies to improve the regularisation of informal settlements in the city. It equally calls for collaboration between government and community stakeholders to ensure effective
implementation. The study offers a useful base for further research on the subject, and provide literature solutions for those seeking to address the challenges of informal housing not only in the city but elsewhere in Nigeria.
Keywords: Population, Urbanisation, Informal Housing, Informal Settlement, Regularisation.
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Population, Urbanisation, Informal Housing, Informal Settlement, Regularisation.