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| Effect of Urbanization on Urban Administration in Nigeria: A Study of Lagos State (1991-2016) |
Ogungbola Olusiji Adebayo and Prof. Emma E.O.Chukwuemeka
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Abstract:
The study examined the effect of Urbanization on Urban Administration in Nigeria: A study of Lagos State (1991-2016). The theoretical framework adopted for the study is the system theory. Analytically, this study employed survey research design. In order to achieve the primary objective of the study, the researcher used structured questionnaire and observation as a means to elicit data from respondents. The collected data were presented in tables and analysed using simple frequencies, averages and percentage procedure. The findings showed that the presence of substantial social infrastructure in Lagos urban area has been the major factor that engendered its urbanization. Other findings revealed that inaccurate census data, corruption, lack of political will, unchecked exodus of rural-urban migration which has led to inadequate housing, indiscriminate waste disposal system, poor urban planning etc. The study proffered valuable recommendations for sustainable urban and environmental policies. Among other recommendations are: Public enlightenment of the public on environmental and economic implications of migration; Government should embark on various physical development through the provision of more basic infrastructures in the rural areas to reduce the level of inequalities; Proper articulation and implementation of planning policies to address future influx of people in Lagos urban and most importantly, governments' commitment to tackle the multifarious problems of urbanization through effective public administration and involvement of citizens participation.
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