Query: homelessness in nigeria

title: Assessment Of National Housing Policy And Homelessness In Nigeria: Policy Options For Buhari's Administration
abstract: The housing problems facing most developing countries including Nigeria are alarming. It has been observed that majority of the people are living in poor housing quality or are totally homeless in urban centers despite all government policies aimed at providing housing to the public. This problem has been one of the many underlying factors of underdevelopment in Nigeria which the current administration of Buhari/Osinbajo inherited. Although, various government policies in the past have been formulated towards overcoming the huge shortage through several National Housing Policies, many Nigerians are still homeless. This scenario has resulted in diverse urban problems like overcrowding, deplorable environmenst, poor living conditions, inadequate and poor infrastructure, homelessness, increased rate of poverty and social vices among several others. The need to stimulate progressive urbanization through adequate housing delivery thus constitutes a critical challenge to development. This paper examines existing challenges of the housing situation in Nigeria. The paper provides an overview as well as an appraisal of official intervention in housing delivery. It also provides the rationale for current administration in developing an effective housing policy framework towards achieving sustainable housing development in Nigeria. Urban Elite Theory was employed to provide theoretical framework for the study and the paper comes to the inescapable conclusion that housing is a social responsibility which cannot be left to the free play of market forces. It therefore recommends the need to strengthen institutions and overhaul systems and processes for a more virile housing sector such that spate homelessness would be drastically reduced in Nigeria.

title: Architecture of Cities and the Politics of Abhorrence in Nigeria: a case of political neglect, abandonment and homelessness
abstract: Architects, planners and engineers anchored firmly in the present, not able to resist good opportunities presented by the society. They are impulsive, do not plan or plan for tomorrow, impetient and in most cases, not caring about the growth, development and the people they are depriving of the basic needs to survive. The questions are, what are the reactions of the people in the building industry about Nigeria's homelessness as we they no sence of succession and, what would they do about project abandonment by sitting govenors? This article draws attention to the colossal failure of the professionals in the building industry in providing adequate housing to eradicate homelessness and have not challenged the governors to complete the projects left by their predecessors. The instrument of more than two research strategies; quantitative and qualitative research methods and their tactics were used. Secondary data were based on direct observation and relevant documents from previous studies on the related matter. Most Nigerian politicians are idealogically incompetent with questionable competence executing their legisletive duties that, resulted in housing inadequacy and homelessness. The medical and psychological conditions of the homeless people should be the society's primary concern and the recommendation of this paper. Architects are known for their graphic skills and communications, but they are not using them for the growth and development of the communities and they have derailed in the true objective and values of what should have been, the growth and development of the communities devoid of systemic inequality.

title: RE PLANNING THE MASTER PLAN: THE CORRUPTION AND POLITICS OF LAND ALLOCATION, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS AMONG THE URBAN POOR IN ABUJA NIGERIA
abstract: Rapid urbanization has continued to occur in many post independent capital cities in Africa with serious competition for land and housing among urban dwellers thereby posing challenge to governments. Consequently, this paper examines how corruption and politics have constituted hindrances to efficient land administration and housing provision and promoting homelessness among the urban poor in Abuja as against the provisions of the Abuja Master Plan (AMP) The locale of this study is the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The study adopted a survey method of data elicitation with questionnaire and interview schedule as instruments. A sample size of 271 was generated via Raosoft sample size calculator to represent the city's estimated population i.e. 3,095,118. The generated data were presented and analyzed using Microsoft Word graphs and simple statistical percentage. The findings reveal that the government is yet to meet up with the development phases of the AMP as demands for access to land and housing by the ever increasing population of the city, particularly the downtrodden, are yet to be met. This was due largely to corruption and politicization of land administration as well as controversial provisions of the Land Use Act (LAU) and AMP. Consequently, this paper recommends among other things that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) should collaborate with ICPC and EFCC in establishing Anti Corruption Units at various strategic directorates of the FCTA and her agencies to curb sharp practices in land administration. Also, FCTA should synergize with the Federal Ministry of Power Works and Housing (FMPWH) Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Federal Mortgage Bank (FMB) and UN Habitat to declare state of emergency on housing and construct affordable, accessible and quality mass housing across the FCT so as to address the lack of access to land and homelessness among the urban poor in Abuja.

title: Housing Affordability and the Organized Private Sector Housing in Nigeria
abstract: Growing housing deficit in Nigeria, particularly in urban areas, has resulted to various housing problems such as overcrowding, homelessness, slum and squatter developments. Despite the myriad of housing policies and programmes to solve the housing deficit, the desire goals have not been achieved, hence the adoption of organized Private Sector housing delivery in 2002. This research is an assessment of the Affordability of Organized Private Sector Housing Delivery in Nigeria. We adopted cross sectional survey and multi stage sampling technique. Two states with the prevalence of organized private sector housing developers (OPSHD) in each of the six (6) geo political zones of Nigeria were selected. Ten Percent (1950) households were randomly selected from the occupied houses (19,500) in all the estates. The structured questionnaires administered on 1950 household heads focused on demographic characteristics (age, sex, and household size) and housing affordability variables (income, housing expenditure and access to mortgage) Questionnaire administered on OPSHD focused on types of houses produced, selling prices and terms. Affordability rating scale (normal 30% tolerable 30.1% 50% and stressed 50% was used to measure housing affordability. The study revealed that 42.4% 36.9% and 20.6% of households have normal, tolerable and stressed housing affordability respectively. The implication of these findings is that organized private sector housing is not affordable to most Nigerians, particularly the low and medium income households; and therefore need to be assisted. A more efficient mortgage with better penetration among the low and medium income household is desirable. Also, "rent and own" option should be considered to enhance affordability of low and medium income households.

title: HOMELESSNESS IN LAGOS NIGERIA CHALLENGES TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
abstract: Adequate shelter has always been one of man's basic needs; it is a significant component for human survival and a useful barometer for gauging societal development. As a unit of the environment, it has a profound influence on the health, efficiency, social behavior, satisfaction, productivity, and general wellbeing of the individual and the entire community. However, one of the critical challenges to sustainable development in the developing countries wherein Nigeria belongs is the lack of adequate shelter expressed in quantitative and qualitative terms. This problem has been necessitated by several factors, including persistent population increases, inadequate housing, and uncontrolled urban growth pattern resulting in "homelessness" among the vast majority of urban dwellers. The need to ensure decent and affordable shelter to the people, particularly the urban poor, is therefore central to the achievement and improvement of both human living standards and societal development. This study contextually discusses this urban phenomenon, both its causes and consequences. It also discusses the concept of sustainable development. Through a pilot survey on the homeless of the Itire Community in Lagos, the study examines the effects of homelessness on the people and the challenges of inadequate housing to sustainable development in Nigeria. Through its findings, the survey revealed the deplorable living conditions of the homeless in Itire. It shows the extent to which the poor are deprived access to decent and affordable housing. The study, thus, justifies the need for adequate housing. It also provides a basis for direct official intervention in the urban housing delivery process towards achieving sustainable development in Nigeria.

title: Climate induced conflicts and livelihoods of farming households in Nigeria: lessons from farmers herdsmen conflict ridden communities in Benue State
abstract: Helping conflict affected persons requires an understanding of conflict impacts on their livelihoods. Hence, effects of farmers herdsmen land use conflict on livelihoods of farming households in Benue State were investigated. Data were collected from 110 farming households in Guma and Logo Local Government Areas (LGA) using interview schedule and focus group discussion. Most (56.4% respondents were male, aged 51.6 1.6 years, cultivated 9.14 5.75 acres of farm size and had been involved in farming for 27.7 14.16 years. The majority >90% experienced high degree of exposure to conflict incidences such as destruction of properties, homelessness and poor access to market. The respondents indicated a high effect of land use conflict on farming households' livelihoods (81.8% and land availability/use >50% following conflict regime induced by climate change. All respondents perceived the anti open grazing prohibition law as a right step to reducing conflict occurrence. There was no significant difference in the effects of farmers herdsmen land use conflict on livelihood of farming households in Guma and Logo LGA (t 0.051) Farming households were highly vulnerable to the effects of farmers herders conflict and are supportive of the current local authority's prohibition of open grazing. A concerted effort involving religious institutions, government and non governmental organisations including persuasion of herders to consider other options of livestock production such as ranching or settlement scheme would add impetus to the on going efforts to resolve the conflict.

title: Urbanization, housing, homelessness and climate change adaptation in Lagos, Nigeria: Lessons from Asia
abstract: The phenomenon of climate change heralds distinctive challenges for sub Saharan Africa's urban areas, with economic, social, and health impacts, and severe effects on housing and infrastructure. This study examined climate change induced vulnerabilities including the urban housing crisis and homelessness in the context of Lagos mega city, Nigeria, with a view to defining the potential lessons to learn from the Asian urban experience. The study conducted case study analyses of Lagos and the Asian urban experience, highlighting the megacity related vulnerabilities. It identified gender and aging as key factors in understanding vulnerability. Lessons from Asia relate to: the conscious policy linkage of urban demographic expansion and economic growth; synergy between formal and informal sectors; urban densification through compact, mixed land use development; broad based urbanization; metropolitan expansion; pursuit of slum free cities; prominence of housing in national policies; propoor financial frameworks; and extensive adoption of mitigation and adaptation strategies in the coastal conurbations. The paper concluded on the critical role of urban governance in reducing vulnerability, the need for greater multi disciplinary stakeholders' collaboration and partnership, and the expediency of fitting adaptation strategies and resilience responses to specific needs, capacities and priorities of impact groups. These could enhance the transformation of mega cities into more adaptable and resilient urban systems.

title: Child Abandonment And Its Implications For Educational Development In Nigeria
abstract: This is a position paper that examined child abandonment and its implications for educational development in Nigeria. Child abandonment is a common social phenomenon in Nigeria and the rate at which the act is been committed calls for serious action by all in order to minimize the impact of this ugly menace on our society. The paper therefore identified the causes and effects of child abandonment which ranges from family conflicts, barbaric cultural practices, poverty and homelessness, and intra/inters ethnic conflicts among others. The paper emphasis that when a child is abandoned, the child is faced with physical, behavioural, psychological consequences and the society faces the bulk of these consequences. It was recommended amongst others that government should ensure strict monitoring of the child rights acts in all the states, conflicts in the family should be settled amicably, youths and intending parents should be properly counselled on the roles of parenting. It was concluded that education is a vital tool which should be used as an instrument to minimize child abandonment in the society.

title: Housing Delivery and Urbanization Challenges in Nigeria: Policy Framework for Sustainable Development
abstract: Providing an effective housing policy framework constitutes one of the instruments required for sustainable urbanization. In recent decades, it has been observed that the phenomenal rise in population, spontaneous increases in size of cities have led to acute shortage of habitable dwelling units in Nigeria. This scenario has resulted in diverse urban problems like overcrowding, deplorable environment, poor living conditions, inadequate and poor infrastructure, homelessness, increased rate of poverty and social vices among several others. The need to stimulate urbanization through adequate housing delivery thus constitutes a critical challenge to development. This paper sets out to examine existing challenges of urbanization and the housing situation in Nigeria. It provides an overview as well as an appraisal of official intervention in housing delivery. It also provides the rationale for developing an effective housing policy framework towards achieving sustainable urban development in Nigeria. The paper posits that existing policy framework guiding sustainable housing and urban development must be made relevant and effective in addressing both the present and future housing needs.

title: Homelessness in Calgary From the Perspectives of Those Experiencing Homelessness
abstract: Homelessness in Calgary From the Perspectives of Those Experiencing Homelessness by Edith N. Ahajumobi MPH, Walden University, 2013 MBA, ESUT Nigeria, 2003 PGD, ESUT Nigeria, 2001 B.Sc, Food Science Tech, Ebony State University, Nigeria, 1992 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Health Walden University September 2017