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| The Headscratcher Of Urbanization And Infrastructural Challenges In Anambra State (1999-2016) |
Obi, Helen Obiageli PhD; Nwobi, Fidelia Obuteaku Ph.D & Chukwurah, Daniel Chi Junior PhD
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Abstract:
This study assesses "Urbanization and Infrastructural Challenges in Anambra Stateskyviewing Selected Urban Areas in Anambra State (1999-2016)". This study adopted Urbanization and Globalization Theory by Davis (2012) to assess the factors that are responsible for urbanization and infrastructural challenges in Anambra state. The method of data collection was descriptive survey design, 300 respondents were randomly selected from relevant government parastatals that are staff grade level 07 and above, who are conversant with urbanization and infrastructural issues and individuals within three major urban areas: Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi in Anambra state (comprising of business men/women, artisans, students, traders etc.). The statistical summaries of the result were presented in the form of percentage and tables using computer data analysis package such as the statistical package for social science (SPSS) and other relevant software to help interpret results. The stated hypothesis was tested using ANOVA. The results reveal that the there is no significant difference among the factors that are responsible for urbanization and infrastructural deficit in the study areas from 1999-2016, the respondents also believe that there is no difference on the effects of infrastructural challenges on the living standard of urban dwellers in the study areas from 1999-2016, furthermore it was found that there is no significant difference on infrastructural supply in the selected study areas. Finally majority of the respondents suggested that the best solution towards urbanization and infrastructural challenges is to improve the quality of life in both urban and rural areas by provision of adequate infrastructural facilities in both areas. Based on the summary of study, the researcher recommends that; the government should endeavour to improve the quality of life in both urban and rural areas by provision of adequate infrastructural facilities in both areas
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