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A CASE STUDY of OGUN STATE HOUSING PROJECTS a Phd PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF STATE SUBSIDIZED HOUSING SCHEME: A CASE STUDY OF OGUN STATE HOUSING PROJECTS A PhD Thesis By OGUNDE Ayodeji Olubunmi Matric No: CUGP060199 SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OPTION), COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA February, 2013 DECLARATION I, Ogunde, Ayodeji Olubunmi declare that the work referred to in this thesis was carried out entirely by me under the supervision of Dr.O.I Fagbenle (Main Supervisor) and Prof. Tim. O. Mosaku (Co- Supervisor) both of the Department of Building Technology, Covenant University, Canaan- Land, Ota, Ogun State. Therefore, no portion of the thesis has been submitted in support of an application for another degree or qualification of this or any other University or other institution of learning. All sources of scholarly information referred to in this thesis were properly acknowledged. -------------------------------- OGUNDE, Ayodeji Olubunmi ii CERTIFICATION This thesis entitled Performance Evaluation of State Subsidized Housing Scheme: A Case Study of Ogun State Housing Projects carried out by Ogunde, Ayodeji Olubunmi under my supervision meets the regulations governing the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Construction Management of the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. I certify that it has not been submitted in part or full for the award of the degree of Ph.D or any other degree in this or any other University, and is approved for its contribution to knowledge and literary presentation. ----------------------------------------------- Date------------------------------------------- Dr. O. I. Fagbenle Main Supervisor -------------------------------------------------- Date------------------------------------------ Prof. Tim. O.Mosaku Co-Supervisor ---------------------------------------------- Date------------------------------------------- Dr. O. I. Fagbenle Head of Department ---------------------------------------------- Date------------------------------------------- Prof. I. J. Ikpo External Examiner iii DEDICATION This thesis is dedicated to Almighty God for granting me the grace to start and complete this project successfully. To God alone be the glory. It is also dedicated to my late parents Mr. and Mrs. M.O. Ogunde of blessed memory. My lovely wife, Omotola, My wonderful children, Abisola and Olufunke Ogunde. iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I sincerely give thanks to Almighty God for His grace, mercies, goodness and protection in the journey of my life. My heart-felt appreciation goes to my Supervisor Dr. O.I. Fagbenle for his immeasurable contributions, guidance and encouragement during the course of my study. I really appreciate the fatherly role and guidance given to me by my former Head of Department, Prof. Tim. O.Mosaku. My appreciation equally goes to Prof. K.T. Odusami and Prof. (Mrs) A. N. Anigbogu for their encouragement and technical contributions throughout the course of my study. I would like to express my profound appreciation to Prof. S.A. Oloyede the Deputy Dean for his constructive criticism and advice towards the successful completion of this study. I also wish to express my gratitude to former Deputy Dean Prof. O Solanke who gave me the link with management staff of Ogun State Ministry of Housing and Ogun State Property Investment Corporation. My appreciation goes especially to Dr Olusola and Dr Owolabi and all members of staff of the Department of Building Technology for their support. I am highly indebted to Arc Ayo Vaughan (Permanent Secretary) and Arc Toyin Kuti (Chief Architect) of Ogun State Ministry of Housing and Engr. Aridegbe of the Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation and Engr. Tunde Oshunnubi of Ogun State Water Corporation for their immense assistance in the fieldwork of this study. My thanks go to my uncle Engr. Akin Ige and my siblings for their support. I am highly grateful to my loving wife and wonderful children for their understanding and unflinching support during the difficult and trying periods experienced in the course of my study. God bless you all. v TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page i Declaration ii Certification iii Dedication iv Acknowledgement v Table of Contents vi List of Figures xiv List of Tables xv List of Plates xvii Abstract xviii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background of the study 1 1.2 The Statement of the Research Problem 6 1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Research 10 1.4 Significance of the Study 12 1.5 Scope and delimitation of the Study 14 1.6 Definition of Terms. 15 vi CHAPTER TWO: THE CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 18 2.1 Introduction 18 2.2 Study Area 18 2.2.1 Location and Size 18 2.2.2 Climate 20 2.2.3 Demographics 21 2.2.4 lnfrastructure and Economic Activities 23 2.3 Evolution of Government Provision of Housing in Nigeria 24 2.4 Brief History of Housing in Ogun State 28 2.4.1 Housing Provision by Government in Ogun State 28 2.4.2 Ogun State Government Housing Agencies 30 2.4.3 Ogun State Housing Corporation 30 2.4.4 Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC) 32 2.4.5 Gateway City Development Company Limited (GCDCL) 36 2.4.6 The Ogun State Ministry of Housing (MOH) 37 2.5 Summary of the Chapter 38 CHAPTER THREE: LITERATURE REVIEW 41 3.1 Introduction 41 3.2 Housing Generally 40 3.3 The role of public housing 43 3.4 Performance Evaluation and Residential Satisfaction 44 3.5 Performance Evaluation of Housing Areas 47 3.6 Importance of Performance Evaluation 49 vii 3.7 Performance Evaluation Requirements 51 3.8 Factors Affecting Residential Satisfaction 53 3.9 Residential Satisfaction in Public and private housing. 57 3.10 Users Requirement Studies on Residential Satisfaction 58 3.11 Housing Policy of Ogun State Government 63 3.12. Objectives of Public Housing Provisions in Ogun State 65 3.13 Studies on Housing Policy and Delivery 66 3.14 The Theoretical and Conceptual Framework 72 3.13.1 Theoretical Framework 72 3.13.2 Conceptual Models of Residential Satisfaction 73 3.13.3 Explanation of the Conceptual Framework 79 3.14 Summary of the Chapter 82 CHAPTER FOUR: RESEARCH METHODS 83 4.1 Introduction 83 4.2 Research Design 82 4.3: Data Collection 84 4.3.1 Sources of data collection 83 4.3.2 Methods of data collection 84 4.4 Population of Study 86 4.5 Sample Frame 86 4.6 Sample Size 87 4.7 Sampling Techniques 88 4.8 Instrument of data collection 89 viii 4.8.1Adminstration of the Data Collection Instrument 89 4.8.2 Validation of Research Instruments 90 4.8.3 Reliability of the Data Instrument 91 4.9 Measurement of Variables 91 4.10. Instruments used for Measuring Residential Satisfaction 93 4.10.1Satisfaction Index 93 4.10.2: Residential Satisfaction Index 93 4.10.3: Habitability Index 94 4.11 Characteristics of the Residents 94 4.12 Contextual Environmental Variables 97 4.13Data Analytical Techniques 97 4.13.1 Choice of Techniques and Justification 97 4.13.2 Frequency Distribution 98 4.13.3 Non-parametric Statistical Techniques 98 4.13.4 Bivariate and Multivariate Statistical Techniques 98 4.14 Summary 101 CHAPTER FIVE: DATA ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION OF RESULTS AND IMPLICATION OF FINDINGS 102 5.1 Introduction 102 5.2 Evaluation of the Institutional Framework 102 5.3 Characteristics of Respondent 103 ix 5.4 Educational Attainment (Public Housing Agency) 103 5.5 Years of Experience of the Respondents (Public Housing Agency) 104 5.6 Characteristics of the Respondents (Public housing Estates) 105 5.6.1Housing Estates Selected for the Research Survey 106 5.6.2 Sex of the Respondents (Public Housing Estates) 107 5.6.3 Employment/ Resident Status of Respondents (Public Housing Estates) 109 5.6.4 Socio-economic Status of the Respondents (Public Housing Estates) 110 5.6.5: Educational Attainment of the respondents (Public housing Estates) 111 5.6.6 Age Ranges of the Respondents (Public Housing Estates) 112 5.6.7 Marital Status of the Respondents 113 5.6.8 Resident`s Status/Age Range Cross Distribution 114 5.7: Evaluation of the Physical Characteristics of the Housing Estates 115 5.7.1 Asero Housing Estate 118 5.7.2The Gateway Media Village, Ajebo Road 118 5.7. 3 OGD Workers Estate, Laderin 118 5.7.4 OGD Estate Itanrin, Ijebu-Ode 119 5.7.5 The Agbara Housing Estate. 119 5.7.6. The Sagamu Housing Estate 120 5.7.7.OTA Shell Housing Estate 120 x 5.7.8. MOWE Housing units 121 5.7.9. Ikenne Housing Estate 121 5.7.10. Ilaro housing estate 121 5.8 Factors Influencing Levels of Residents’ Expectations and Satisfaction with the Housing Estates. 122 5.9 Ranking of Residential Satisfaction Variables 122 5.10 Residential Satisfaction Variables Categorised 124 5.11 Comparative Analysis of Occupants’ Expectations with Housing Experience 126 5.11.1 Personal Assessment of housing value 127 5.11.2 Comparative assessment with former housing 128 5.11.3 Expectations of Respondents Not Met By Present Accommodation 128 5.12: Comparing Levels of Satisfaction with Socio-economic Characteristics of Respondents 130 5.12.1 Analysis of Hypothesis 1 131 5.13: Comparing Levels of Satisfaction with Length of Residency in the Housing Estates 131 5.13.1 Analysis of Hypothesis 2 133 5.14: Comparing Levels of Satisfaction with the Physical Conditions of the Housing Estates 135 5.14.1 Analysis of Hypothesis 3 136 6.0 Summary 138 xi CHAPTER SIX: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND IMPLICATIONS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 139 6.1 Introduction 139 6.2 Summary of the Study 139 6.3 Synopsis of the Main Findings 141 6.3.1 Ogun State Property and Development Corporation 141 6.3.2 Residents Status and Level of Satisfaction 141 6.3.3Physical Characteristics of the Estates and Level of Residential Satisfaction 143 6.4 Implications of the Findings 144 6.5 Conclusion 145 6.6 Recommendations 146 6.6 Areas for Further Study.
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