Olaniran, M.O and Ashaolu, T.A (2017) Informal residential land market in Nigerian cities: pro or anti-poor: The case of Ibadan metropolis. Journal of Buildings and Sustainability, 2 (2). pp. 46-55.
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Despite intendment of the Land Use Act, 1978 to bring all land under the control of respective State Governors, there remains a dichotomy of access to urban land: formal (government) allocation and informal (traditional landowner’s) route. The general concern has always been delayed and initial high costs of getting land making the formal market inaccessible to poor citizens. This paper conducted a study of informal residential land market in selected localities of Ibadan, Nigeria to ascertain whether it constitutes a blessing or curse to the poor. Data elicited through field observation and questionnaire administered on informal participants were analyzed statistically. Among other findings, virtually all transacted lands in the informal market were in peripheral locations lacking efficient layout and deficient of basic infrastructure. Invariably, additional sums were being incurred to provide and maintain these facilities. Furthermore, to secure recognizable title to give economic value to the land obtained from this market, re-acquisition from the government must take place through a process of ‘ratification’. Ultimately, land acquisition through informal market has higher long-term costs and results in non-sustainable housing, infrastructure and environment. Urgent corrective measures by urban management authorities anchored on incentives for popular public participation were recommended.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | T Technology > TH Building construction |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Geography |
| Depositing User: | Mr Daniel Kumoye |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Jun 2020 12:49 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jun 2020 12:49 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/828 |
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