Title: The Role Of Government Policy On Housing Delivery In Nigeria: A Case Study Of The Low-Income Housing Programme In Oyo State
Authors: OGUNDIRAN A.A, AROWOLO B.E, MORADEYO O.S, OLADENI, I.A
Volume: 8
Issue: 11
Pages: 37-45
Publication Date: 2024/11/28
Abstract:
This research examines how government policies affect the provision of housing in Oyo State, Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on the program for affordable housing in the state. The study investigates the effects of government interventions on the accessibility, affordability, and total provision of housing to low-income households. The study made use of a descriptive survey research. The population of the study were public and private domains, as well as from Oyo State Housing Corporation-employed corporate real estate experts and registered real estate businesses. A sample of seventy (70) respondents were selected by the non-probable Purposive Sampling method. Data was collected using a research questionnaire which was analyzed by SPSS sofware. The descriptive statistics such as frequency tables, percentages was used in analyzing the data. The findings highlight the persistent issues of inadequate and inconsistent funding, bureaucratic delays in land acquisition, substandard construction practices, affordability challenges, regulatory inefficiencies, and limited community engagement. The government's strategies, including public-private partnerships and the use of local materials, have shown promise but require more robust frameworks and support to achieve their intended outcomes .It was recommended that the state government should allocate more funds specifically for low-income housing projects to ensure consistent and adequate financing. In addition, the government should seek international grants, loans, and investments from financial institutions and donor agencies to supplement domestic funding.