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Agricultural practices have environmental effects that affect a wide range of other land uses suc... more Agricultural practices have environmental effects that affect a wide range of other land uses such as residential, transportation, commercial land use, etc. Understanding the contribution of various agricultural practices to the range of other land uses would help inform choices about the most beneficial agricultural practices. This study used stratified random technique in selecting of the respondents (farmers, rulers, market women and residents) for the study. The data was analysed with the use of descriptive statistics and chi-squared analytical method for the bivariate analysis. The result revealed that more than half of the respondents are farmers. The paper suggest that land use zoning, improve transportation, technological innovation, provision of agricultural input at a subsidized rate and awareness of the negative impact of the activity by the government will improve agricultural practice and land use planning in Nigeria.
1. ABSTRACT One of the sectors of the Nigerian economy which have grown consistently and progress... more 1. ABSTRACT One of the sectors of the Nigerian economy which have grown consistently and progressively is the informal sector activities. The growth has been linked with their necessities or to what urban economists will refer to as high demand for their services. Although, there are no reliable data on the number of people engaged by the sector in the cities in Nigeria, it is evident that the number is huge. In Lagos State, the scenario is not different. Indeed, it is at a larger scale. The character, status and location of the State in the geographic and economic setting of Nigeria has further enhance activate the sector in the state. They are found in various locations within the State. It is an attempt to enhance the activities with regard to proper urban land use planning that necessitated the need for a research in this direction and forms the basis of this paper. The findings of the paper show that by their nature, the native of the activities in which they engaged are ancillary or partially manufacturing/processing related. Some are even service based. The volume of employment and trade generated by their activities therefore, made it necessary that physical planning efforts be made to enhance activities in the sector. This becomes very apposite when it is realized that their activities have serious implication on land use pattern and the general human settlements structure. It is worthy to note that the sector is dominated by the poor, as activities in the sector do not necessarily require huge capital either as start up or operation. As a way of tackling the problem, one of the recommendations is the promotion of small and medium scale enterprises and urban informal activities. Human activities take place in space. The capacity of the informal sector economy to absolve a teeming population of the unemployed into the labour force has posed a considerable challenge to urban land use planning and management not only in Nigeria but also in some other developing countries of the world. These urban land use problems are being aggravated due to urban growth and the consequent phenomenal increase in population as well as the unstable state of the urban economy whereby more people are diverting into these informal activities for daily survival and sustenance of livelihoods especially for millions of people who have either been retrenched from their jobs, or whose incomes are no longer sufficient to support basic needs (Meagher and Yunusa, 1996). This challenge is borne out of the capacity of the sector to generate land use problems such as sprawl problem, incongruous land uses, building alterations, the menace of temporary structures, alteration of land use functions, open space conversions and land degradation (Okeke, 2000). The informal sector refers to the part of the economy that does not fall under the purview of organized economic activities. The concept has a very interesting and chequered history. As the concern of the world community increased over the lack of economic growth and perpetuation of poverty in the developing countries,
1 ABSTRACT The nature and character of cities are determined by adequacy of planning and manageme... more 1 ABSTRACT The nature and character of cities are determined by adequacy of planning and management approach used for the city governance. Global economy also has influence in shaping the physical structure of cities. This is an area of focus of this research. Such effects are different from country to country; Nigeria cities spatial structures are responsive to changes in global economy. The study area, Ikeja is an important urban settlement in Nigeria. This paper therefore focuses on the effects of global economy on spatial structure of Ikeja. This was done by analyzing the spatial structure, investigation of changes that occurred due to changes in global economy, examination of impacts of major economic activities on spatial structure and analysis of the suitability of spatial infrastructure as a result of changes in global economy. The methodology employed involved the division of the study area into four sectors namely sector A, B, C and D in which samples were taken using the systematic random sampling. Tables, charts and pie were used in presenting the data collected. The study reveals that it is only recently that government attention to urban development in the study area became prominent. This is what the professionals in the built industry attached to meagre performance in the little effort the government used in reviving the urban environment. Decaying infrastructure dominated all the four sectors. The paper suggest that, for any Nigeria city to have a more purposeful and realistic development in the face of changing global economy, master plans should be prepared which will put into cognisance the rearrangement and allocation of basic development infrastructure. This will also attract investors and will be a realistic means of providing employment opportunities which will improve standard of living of the people. 2 INTRODUCTION Globally, only 13 percent of the world's population lived in urban areas, and over 51 percent of the world's population will be urbanized by the year 2010 (United Nations, 2007). Over the last forty years, the greater part of global urban growth has been in developing countries. In developed countries, stabilization at high levels of urbanization and low rates of urban growth has generally been achieved (Burgess, Carmona and Kolstee, 1997). Despite the variations between different world regions, the rate of urbanization in developing countries continue to increase. According to the World Bank, between 1950 and 1990, the urban population of developing countries increased from 300 million to 1.3 billion. In the 1990s, between 12 and 15 million households were added to cities in developing countries annualy. In the eighties, the changes in the global economy obliged many countries to implement adjustment programmes to strengthen their international positions, and a new consensus arose on the relationship between national economic growth for meeting urban needs and the relationship between national economic development and urban development. Macroeconomic policy imperative meant that urban policies evolved in new and often unexpected directions. The role of the urban professional also changed significantly with the shift from project to programme lending. Following the second habitat conference in 1996, public and professional interest has become increasingly focused on evaluation of policies that will add value to the improvement of the global economy of regions and sustainability of the city spatial structure. 3 NIGERIA URBAN SPATIAL STRUCTURE Nigeria urban environment are different in the way they develop which could be spontaneous or planned (Babalola, 2009). The difference between traditional unplanned and contemporary modern cities brought both some advantages and disadvantages which affect the quality of urban life. While the growth of unplanned settlements is from the micro to macro scale, this process is inverted in planned settlements and this has lead to lack of hierarchical organisation among different levels and also loss of connections between them.
In many large cities, such as Lagos, the delivery of public private partnership on infrastructure... more In many large cities, such as Lagos, the delivery of public private partnership on infrastructure development is associated with a lot of problems. The traditional approach to Infrastructure development has always been that government invests in these essential infrastructures, while others including the community, individuals, and other private sector roles were seen in terms of paying taxes or other service charged for services rendered. It is in view of this that necessitated the evaluation of public-private partnership on infrastructural development in Lagos, using Ibeji-Lekki as a case study. This was done by identifying and appraising the concept of public-private partnership (PPP) contribution to infrastructural development in IbejuLekki area of Lagos State, evaluation of the level of effectiveness in the stages of agreement and negotiation process involved in public-private partnership scheme and the assessment ofpotential benefits and risks to parties concerned in Public-Private Partnership. The paper recommend that government needs to enlighten the public on the need for public-private partnership on infrastructure by including it in school curricular and also provide site and service scheme, where this could be practice. Introduction The rapid rate of urbanization in the last two decades in Nigeria has been phenomenal. Presently, 40% of the Nigerian population lives in urban areas (Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, 2004). This rapid urbanization rate has brought with it some significant problems including shortage of housing, traffic congestion, and above all, inadequate basic facilities and services. All these problems have created a lot of pressure on government. With the growing inability of the government today to provide all the basic facilities essential for growth and liveability is a result of dwindling resources, calls have heightened the desire for more liberalization of the economy. This means greater roles for all stakeholders in the financing, development, and management of basic community facilities and services. Thus this partnering approach in the procurement of basic infrastructure might be the necessary solution to the lack of and parlous state of infrastructure in Nigerian towns and cities. Today, public policy is undergoing necessary changes because a sustainable settlement can only be achieved with the political commitment to make the necessary changes. Changes envisaged in this way means greater dispersal of responsibility between the public sector and local society including businesses and individuals (Kaplan, 2001). Many development projects are currently being embarked upon today in Lagos State under a new policy thrust designed to guarantee project delivery by private developers in collaboration with the state (Otokhine, 2003). Linowes (1988), Keating (1989), Waterhouse (1996) and Lockwood (1997) as cited in Kopp (1997) all confirmed that there is indeed an ideological shift away from centralized, hierarchical decision making structures towards a more organic approach in which organizations, including governments, identify and focus their efforts on their core competencies. To resolve the lingering road and traffic problems, the Lagos state government decided to introduce certain new policy options. One of which is to adopt schemes by which private sector operators are encouraged. Also, the provision of shelter for all underlies the policy of sustainable development. The challenge posed by population growth in the state is frightening and day by day the situation is getting worse. The bulk of the population in an exploding city like Lagos relies on the rental market to provide accommodation. Government could no longer cope with the demand of housing supply considering the limited resources available. It therefore resolved to employ a three-pronged approach consisting mainly of: partnership with the private sector, site and services scheme, and direct intervention (Lagos State Government, 2006). Thus, under the Public–Private Partnership scheme, some government schemes were released to some private sector entrepreneurs for development in several parts of the state. In view of these, there is need to carry out an appraisal of Public Private Partnership on Infrastructural Development in Lagos State with IbejuLekki as a case study. This was done through identification and appraisal of the concept of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contribution to infrastructural development in the area, evaluation of level of effectiveness in the stages of agreement and negotiation process involved in Public-Private Partnership scheme, assessment of potential benefits and risks to parties concerned in Public-Private Partnership and finally, identifying the gaps currently existing in the practice.
The need for adequate and decent housing is now part of the central focus and an integral compone... more The need for adequate and decent housing is now part of the central focus and an integral component in National strategies for growth and poverty reduction. Decent and affordable housing is one of the basic needs of individuals, family and the community at large. As a prerequisite to the survival of man, housing ranks second only to food. Housing as a unit of the environment has a profound influence on the health, efficient, social behaviour, satisfaction and general welfare of the community at large. It reflects the cultural, social and economic value of the society as it is the best physical and historical evidence of civilization in a country. The importance of housing in every life of human being and in national economy in general is enormous. Housing problem in Africa especially in Nigeria is not only limited to quantities but also qualities of the available housing units environment. It is in view of this that the paper views the challenges of housing delivery in the Lagos Metropolis. This was done by carrying out the inventory of housing delivery mechanism in Metropolitan Lagos in the past. Factors affecting housing delivery were also analyzed. It was discovered that land play a major role in ensuring effective housing delivery. The paper suggests that government need to pay urgent attention to all institutions that is responsible for housing delivery in ensuring that everybody has access to a decent place of abode.
The need for adequate and decent housing is now part of the central focus and an integral compone... more The need for adequate and decent housing is now part of the central focus and an integral component in National strategies for growth and poverty reduction. Decent and affordable housing is one of the basic needs of individuals, family and the community at large. As a prerequisite to the survival of man, housing ranks second only to food. Housing as a unit of the environment has a profound influence on the health, efficient, social behaviour, satisfaction and general welfare of the community at large. It reflects the cultural, social and economic value of the society as it is the best physical and historical evidence of civilization in a country. The importance of housing in every life of human being and in national economy in general is enormous. Housing problem in Africa especially in Nigeria is not only limited to quantities but also qualities of the available housing units environment. It is in view of this that the paper views the challenges of housing delivery in the Lagos Metropolis. This was done by carrying out the inventory of housing delivery mechanism in Metropolitan Lagos in the past. Factors affecting housing delivery were also analyzed. It was discovered that land play a major role in ensuring effective housing delivery. The paper suggests that government need to pay urgent attention to all institutions that is responsible for housing delivery in ensuring that everybody has access to a decent place of abode.
Evidences from the literature reveals that many United Nations resolutions and development target... more Evidences from the literature reveals that many United Nations resolutions and development targets had remained elusive while some important projects and programmes are either unimplemented or are not yielding the anticipated outcomes. The politicization of decisions on MDG projects result in neglect of vital action area. The study analysed the various Millennium Development Goal (MDG) projects on land use planning in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It adopted the method of survey, direct observation, and review of literature in gathering relevant information on MDG projects in the study area. It reviews the impacts of the MDG projects on the residents. Also, it carried out a comparative analysis of the MDG projects in line with the goals and targets of the Millennium Declaration. The empirical survey carried out helped to identify major MDG projects in the study area. It was discovered that the bulk of that MDG projects in the study area have focused majorly on Goal-#1 of the millennium declaration with little effort in other goals/targets of the millennium declaration. This showed that MDG efforts are not properly aligned with the focus of realization of the MDGs in the study area. Improved method of involvement of residents in project decision making, deliberate creation of environment-friendly projects, deliberate broadening of investment into other goals of the Millennium declaration were some of the suggested ameliorative measures.
This paper focuses on the process of land use change in Nigeria. Since city development occurs ov... more This paper focuses on the process of land use change in Nigeria. Since city development occurs over time, the need to integrate land process with land use planning becomes things of apparent attention. City planning and development in Nigeria has been based on this factor. Development of cities in Nigeria is a reflection of land use planning. The paper explains that relationship among land uses in Nigeria is a reflection of land reform and land theories. The findings of this paper is that both direct and indirect causes inhibits proper land use planning in Nigeria such as land clearance for agriculture and other economic purposes, wood fuel harvesting in a non-sustainable fashion, overstocking of and overgrazing by animals due to improved animal care, among others. the paper suggested that if we embrace land management framework, adherence to appropriate policy measures and coordination of the policy measures, availability of proper land information, allocation of adequate resources and ensure that our administrative system is put in order, the issue of poor land use planning will be minimized particularly in the evolving cities in Nigeria.
Agricultural practices have environmental effects that affect a wide range of other land uses suc... more Agricultural practices have environmental effects that affect a wide range of other land uses such as residential, transportation, commercial land use, etc. Understanding the contribution of various agricultural practices to the range of other land uses would help inform choices about the most beneficial agricultural practices. This study used stratified random technique in selecting of the respondents (farmers, rulers, market women and residents) for the study. The data was analysed with the use of descriptive statistics and chi-squared analytical method for the bivariate analysis. The result revealed that more than half of the respondents are farmers. The paper suggest that land use zoning, improve transportation, technological innovation, provision of agricultural input at a subsidized rate and awareness of the negative impact of the activity by the government will improve agricultural practice and land use planning in Nigeria.
1. ABSTRACT One of the sectors of the Nigerian economy which have grown consistently and progress... more 1. ABSTRACT One of the sectors of the Nigerian economy which have grown consistently and progressively is the informal sector activities. The growth has been linked with their necessities or to what urban economists will refer to as high demand for their services. Although, there are no reliable data on the number of people engaged by the sector in the cities in Nigeria, it is evident that the number is huge. In Lagos State, the scenario is not different. Indeed, it is at a larger scale. The character, status and location of the State in the geographic and economic setting of Nigeria has further enhance activate the sector in the state. They are found in various locations within the State. It is an attempt to enhance the activities with regard to proper urban land use planning that necessitated the need for a research in this direction and forms the basis of this paper. The findings of the paper show that by their nature, the native of the activities in which they engaged are ancillary or partially manufacturing/processing related. Some are even service based. The volume of employment and trade generated by their activities therefore, made it necessary that physical planning efforts be made to enhance activities in the sector. This becomes very apposite when it is realized that their activities have serious implication on land use pattern and the general human settlements structure. It is worthy to note that the sector is dominated by the poor, as activities in the sector do not necessarily require huge capital either as start up or operation. As a way of tackling the problem, one of the recommendations is the promotion of small and medium scale enterprises and urban informal activities. Human activities take place in space. The capacity of the informal sector economy to absolve a teeming population of the unemployed into the labour force has posed a considerable challenge to urban land use planning and management not only in Nigeria but also in some other developing countries of the world. These urban land use problems are being aggravated due to urban growth and the consequent phenomenal increase in population as well as the unstable state of the urban economy whereby more people are diverting into these informal activities for daily survival and sustenance of livelihoods especially for millions of people who have either been retrenched from their jobs, or whose incomes are no longer sufficient to support basic needs (Meagher and Yunusa, 1996). This challenge is borne out of the capacity of the sector to generate land use problems such as sprawl problem, incongruous land uses, building alterations, the menace of temporary structures, alteration of land use functions, open space conversions and land degradation (Okeke, 2000). The informal sector refers to the part of the economy that does not fall under the purview of organized economic activities. The concept has a very interesting and chequered history. As the concern of the world community increased over the lack of economic growth and perpetuation of poverty in the developing countries,
1 ABSTRACT The nature and character of cities are determined by adequacy of planning and manageme... more 1 ABSTRACT The nature and character of cities are determined by adequacy of planning and management approach used for the city governance. Global economy also has influence in shaping the physical structure of cities. This is an area of focus of this research. Such effects are different from country to country; Nigeria cities spatial structures are responsive to changes in global economy. The study area, Ikeja is an important urban settlement in Nigeria. This paper therefore focuses on the effects of global economy on spatial structure of Ikeja. This was done by analyzing the spatial structure, investigation of changes that occurred due to changes in global economy, examination of impacts of major economic activities on spatial structure and analysis of the suitability of spatial infrastructure as a result of changes in global economy. The methodology employed involved the division of the study area into four sectors namely sector A, B, C and D in which samples were taken using the systematic random sampling. Tables, charts and pie were used in presenting the data collected. The study reveals that it is only recently that government attention to urban development in the study area became prominent. This is what the professionals in the built industry attached to meagre performance in the little effort the government used in reviving the urban environment. Decaying infrastructure dominated all the four sectors. The paper suggest that, for any Nigeria city to have a more purposeful and realistic development in the face of changing global economy, master plans should be prepared which will put into cognisance the rearrangement and allocation of basic development infrastructure. This will also attract investors and will be a realistic means of providing employment opportunities which will improve standard of living of the people. 2 INTRODUCTION Globally, only 13 percent of the world's population lived in urban areas, and over 51 percent of the world's population will be urbanized by the year 2010 (United Nations, 2007). Over the last forty years, the greater part of global urban growth has been in developing countries. In developed countries, stabilization at high levels of urbanization and low rates of urban growth has generally been achieved (Burgess, Carmona and Kolstee, 1997). Despite the variations between different world regions, the rate of urbanization in developing countries continue to increase. According to the World Bank, between 1950 and 1990, the urban population of developing countries increased from 300 million to 1.3 billion. In the 1990s, between 12 and 15 million households were added to cities in developing countries annualy. In the eighties, the changes in the global economy obliged many countries to implement adjustment programmes to strengthen their international positions, and a new consensus arose on the relationship between national economic growth for meeting urban needs and the relationship between national economic development and urban development. Macroeconomic policy imperative meant that urban policies evolved in new and often unexpected directions. The role of the urban professional also changed significantly with the shift from project to programme lending. Following the second habitat conference in 1996, public and professional interest has become increasingly focused on evaluation of policies that will add value to the improvement of the global economy of regions and sustainability of the city spatial structure. 3 NIGERIA URBAN SPATIAL STRUCTURE Nigeria urban environment are different in the way they develop which could be spontaneous or planned (Babalola, 2009). The difference between traditional unplanned and contemporary modern cities brought both some advantages and disadvantages which affect the quality of urban life. While the growth of unplanned settlements is from the micro to macro scale, this process is inverted in planned settlements and this has lead to lack of hierarchical organisation among different levels and also loss of connections between them.
In many large cities, such as Lagos, the delivery of public private partnership on infrastructure... more In many large cities, such as Lagos, the delivery of public private partnership on infrastructure development is associated with a lot of problems. The traditional approach to Infrastructure development has always been that government invests in these essential infrastructures, while others including the community, individuals, and other private sector roles were seen in terms of paying taxes or other service charged for services rendered. It is in view of this that necessitated the evaluation of public-private partnership on infrastructural development in Lagos, using Ibeji-Lekki as a case study. This was done by identifying and appraising the concept of public-private partnership (PPP) contribution to infrastructural development in IbejuLekki area of Lagos State, evaluation of the level of effectiveness in the stages of agreement and negotiation process involved in public-private partnership scheme and the assessment ofpotential benefits and risks to parties concerned in Public-Private Partnership. The paper recommend that government needs to enlighten the public on the need for public-private partnership on infrastructure by including it in school curricular and also provide site and service scheme, where this could be practice. Introduction The rapid rate of urbanization in the last two decades in Nigeria has been phenomenal. Presently, 40% of the Nigerian population lives in urban areas (Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, 2004). This rapid urbanization rate has brought with it some significant problems including shortage of housing, traffic congestion, and above all, inadequate basic facilities and services. All these problems have created a lot of pressure on government. With the growing inability of the government today to provide all the basic facilities essential for growth and liveability is a result of dwindling resources, calls have heightened the desire for more liberalization of the economy. This means greater roles for all stakeholders in the financing, development, and management of basic community facilities and services. Thus this partnering approach in the procurement of basic infrastructure might be the necessary solution to the lack of and parlous state of infrastructure in Nigerian towns and cities. Today, public policy is undergoing necessary changes because a sustainable settlement can only be achieved with the political commitment to make the necessary changes. Changes envisaged in this way means greater dispersal of responsibility between the public sector and local society including businesses and individuals (Kaplan, 2001). Many development projects are currently being embarked upon today in Lagos State under a new policy thrust designed to guarantee project delivery by private developers in collaboration with the state (Otokhine, 2003). Linowes (1988), Keating (1989), Waterhouse (1996) and Lockwood (1997) as cited in Kopp (1997) all confirmed that there is indeed an ideological shift away from centralized, hierarchical decision making structures towards a more organic approach in which organizations, including governments, identify and focus their efforts on their core competencies. To resolve the lingering road and traffic problems, the Lagos state government decided to introduce certain new policy options. One of which is to adopt schemes by which private sector operators are encouraged. Also, the provision of shelter for all underlies the policy of sustainable development. The challenge posed by population growth in the state is frightening and day by day the situation is getting worse. The bulk of the population in an exploding city like Lagos relies on the rental market to provide accommodation. Government could no longer cope with the demand of housing supply considering the limited resources available. It therefore resolved to employ a three-pronged approach consisting mainly of: partnership with the private sector, site and services scheme, and direct intervention (Lagos State Government, 2006). Thus, under the Public–Private Partnership scheme, some government schemes were released to some private sector entrepreneurs for development in several parts of the state. In view of these, there is need to carry out an appraisal of Public Private Partnership on Infrastructural Development in Lagos State with IbejuLekki as a case study. This was done through identification and appraisal of the concept of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contribution to infrastructural development in the area, evaluation of level of effectiveness in the stages of agreement and negotiation process involved in Public-Private Partnership scheme, assessment of potential benefits and risks to parties concerned in Public-Private Partnership and finally, identifying the gaps currently existing in the practice.
The need for adequate and decent housing is now part of the central focus and an integral compone... more The need for adequate and decent housing is now part of the central focus and an integral component in National strategies for growth and poverty reduction. Decent and affordable housing is one of the basic needs of individuals, family and the community at large. As a prerequisite to the survival of man, housing ranks second only to food. Housing as a unit of the environment has a profound influence on the health, efficient, social behaviour, satisfaction and general welfare of the community at large. It reflects the cultural, social and economic value of the society as it is the best physical and historical evidence of civilization in a country. The importance of housing in every life of human being and in national economy in general is enormous. Housing problem in Africa especially in Nigeria is not only limited to quantities but also qualities of the available housing units environment. It is in view of this that the paper views the challenges of housing delivery in the Lagos Metropolis. This was done by carrying out the inventory of housing delivery mechanism in Metropolitan Lagos in the past. Factors affecting housing delivery were also analyzed. It was discovered that land play a major role in ensuring effective housing delivery. The paper suggests that government need to pay urgent attention to all institutions that is responsible for housing delivery in ensuring that everybody has access to a decent place of abode.
The need for adequate and decent housing is now part of the central focus and an integral compone... more The need for adequate and decent housing is now part of the central focus and an integral component in National strategies for growth and poverty reduction. Decent and affordable housing is one of the basic needs of individuals, family and the community at large. As a prerequisite to the survival of man, housing ranks second only to food. Housing as a unit of the environment has a profound influence on the health, efficient, social behaviour, satisfaction and general welfare of the community at large. It reflects the cultural, social and economic value of the society as it is the best physical and historical evidence of civilization in a country. The importance of housing in every life of human being and in national economy in general is enormous. Housing problem in Africa especially in Nigeria is not only limited to quantities but also qualities of the available housing units environment. It is in view of this that the paper views the challenges of housing delivery in the Lagos Metropolis. This was done by carrying out the inventory of housing delivery mechanism in Metropolitan Lagos in the past. Factors affecting housing delivery were also analyzed. It was discovered that land play a major role in ensuring effective housing delivery. The paper suggests that government need to pay urgent attention to all institutions that is responsible for housing delivery in ensuring that everybody has access to a decent place of abode.
Evidences from the literature reveals that many United Nations resolutions and development target... more Evidences from the literature reveals that many United Nations resolutions and development targets had remained elusive while some important projects and programmes are either unimplemented or are not yielding the anticipated outcomes. The politicization of decisions on MDG projects result in neglect of vital action area. The study analysed the various Millennium Development Goal (MDG) projects on land use planning in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It adopted the method of survey, direct observation, and review of literature in gathering relevant information on MDG projects in the study area. It reviews the impacts of the MDG projects on the residents. Also, it carried out a comparative analysis of the MDG projects in line with the goals and targets of the Millennium Declaration. The empirical survey carried out helped to identify major MDG projects in the study area. It was discovered that the bulk of that MDG projects in the study area have focused majorly on Goal-#1 of the millennium declaration with little effort in other goals/targets of the millennium declaration. This showed that MDG efforts are not properly aligned with the focus of realization of the MDGs in the study area. Improved method of involvement of residents in project decision making, deliberate creation of environment-friendly projects, deliberate broadening of investment into other goals of the Millennium declaration were some of the suggested ameliorative measures.
This paper focuses on the process of land use change in Nigeria. Since city development occurs ov... more This paper focuses on the process of land use change in Nigeria. Since city development occurs over time, the need to integrate land process with land use planning becomes things of apparent attention. City planning and development in Nigeria has been based on this factor. Development of cities in Nigeria is a reflection of land use planning. The paper explains that relationship among land uses in Nigeria is a reflection of land reform and land theories. The findings of this paper is that both direct and indirect causes inhibits proper land use planning in Nigeria such as land clearance for agriculture and other economic purposes, wood fuel harvesting in a non-sustainable fashion, overstocking of and overgrazing by animals due to improved animal care, among others. the paper suggested that if we embrace land management framework, adherence to appropriate policy measures and coordination of the policy measures, availability of proper land information, allocation of adequate resources and ensure that our administrative system is put in order, the issue of poor land use planning will be minimized particularly in the evolving cities in Nigeria.