Research
Correlates of Socio a Economic Characteristics of Housing Quality in Ogbomoso Township, Oyo State, Nigeria
Housing problems in terms of their quality is a serious concern in ogbomoso. Majority of the houses has one form of defect. The study examined the socio-economic characteristics of residents types of houses, facilities and condition of buildings.A total of 204 questionnaires were administered using systematic random sampling techniques. Data were further analyzed with the aid of simple descriptive analytical technique. The hypothesis was tested using ANOVA. The study showed inadequate provision of facilities such as pipe – borne water, erratic power supply, poor solid waste management and presence of substandard houses in the study area. However, there is urgent need for enforcement of planning regulations to improve the housing quality and facilities in the study area.
Evaluation of Rural Water Supply Schemes in Selected Communities in Oke-Ogun Area, Oyo State, Nigeria.
The study examine water supply schemes in selected communities in Oke-Ogun area. Data were collected through primary and secondary sources. A total of 450 structure questionnaire were administered through systematic random sampling to solid information from household heads in the area. The study reveals that female respondents were higher than males, and majority engaged in farming activities with low income. Hand-pump wells and boreholes were the major water facilities in the area. Majority of the water facilities were in the state of disrepairs. The study therefore recommended some management strategies in order to improve the sustainability of water schemes in the study area.
