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ABRIDGED REPORT

STATE OF OSUN STRUCTURE PLANS PROJECT (2014 - 2033)

Osogbo, Ikirun, Ila-Orangun, Ilesa, Ile-Ife, Ede, Ikire, Iwo and Ejigbo

MINISTRY OF LANDS, PHYSICAL PLANNING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT iv ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) Administrative Assistant:ElizabethOwolabi National ProgrammeOfficer:PaulOkunlola(ProjectCoordinator) Habitat ProgrammeManager:KabirM.Yari Urban Envir Chief Technical A CONSULTANCY TEAM Support Office(UNHAPSO),Abuja. Programme (UN-HABITAT), Nairobi andmanagedby theUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme This State of Osun Structure Plans Project, by the Nigeria wassupervised United Nations Human Settlements indicated. Excerpts from thispublicationmaybereproduced withoutauthorisation,onconditionthatthesource is HABITAT), theGoverning CouncilofUN-HABITAT oritsMember States. of thereport donotnecessarilyre or regarding itseconomicsystemordegree ofdevelopment. Theanalysis,conclusionsand recommendations any countr oftheSecretariatof anyopinionwhatsoever onthepart oftheUnited Nations concerningthelegalstatusof The designationemployed andthepresentation ofthematerialinthispublicationdonotimplyexpression D ISBN Number ( ISBN Number (Series): 978-92-1-133396-1 HS Number: HS/053/15E Design andLayout: Peter Cheseret GIS Assistant:Kazeem T Urban Ser Governance/Gender/Anthropology: Dr. BoladaleAdebowale Urban, LandUse Planning/Local Economic Development: Tpl Charles Alonge Senior Human Settlements Adviser: Doudou Mbye managed by theUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme Support Offi UN HAPSO Director, Regional O Director, Project Office:Alioune Badiane UN HABITAT Project Secretar State Th W E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +(25420)7624266/7 P.O. Box 30030,GPO00100Nairobi, Kenya. Information Offices ordirectly from: United Nations Human Settlements Programme publicationscanbeobtainedfrom UN-HABITAT Regional and All rightsreserved Copyright ©United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), 2014 Director, T Permanent Secretary:Arc. Honourable Commissionerfor Lands,Physical Planning andUrban Development: Arc. Muyiwa Ige PROJECT MANAGEMENT: STATE GOVERNMENT isclaimer ebsite: http://www.unhabitat.org is State ofOsun Structure Plans Project, Nigeria by AliouneBadiane wassupervised andDoudou Mbye and

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FOREWORD

Historically, cities have been and development of these cities and their environs over acknowledged as major drivers the next 20 years, spanning the period 2014 to 2033. of the national economy, which The participating cities are Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa, contribute substantially to the Iwo, Ikirun, Ila-Orangun, Ile-Ife, Ikire and Ejigbo. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). They also attract investments This fully participatory project, which engaged all and create wealth, enhance levels of stakeholders in the communities, adopted social development, human and the Rapid Urban Sector Profiling for Sustainability technical resources and are repositories of knowledge (RUSPS) methodology to propose the spatial contexts and agents of socio-political change. Rapid population for promoting social, economic and cultural develop- growth in the State of Osun, as is typical of Nigeria’s ment of the cities and their environs with respect to South West geopolitical zone, has manifested in the following identified thematic areas: Shelter and haphazard and uncoordinated physical development, slums; Local Economic Development; Transportation; overcrowding and diverse adverse consequences for the Urban Safety/Security; Disaster Risk Reduction; Basic teeming number of residents who flock to the cities in Urban Services; Environment; Gender; Governance; search of a better life. Consequently, our cities have Heritage/Historic areas; and Land Administration. become generally unsustainable, increasingly difficult to manage, and progressively unable to fulfil their In addition, the Structure Plans seek to build capacity potentials as engines of growth. and aid informed strategic decision-making among local communities, the Local Governments and State On assumption of office, my administration, with a Officials by setting the broad structure for the direc- view to reposition the State of Osun to enable it attain tion of future growth of these cities, providing for the the potentials of its development agenda, adopted a co-ordination of both present and future activities Six-Point Integral Action Plan as the foundation for and public services as well as in the provision of key charting future initiatives and programs of the State infrastructure items like water, drainage, electricity and v government of Osun. The Integral Action Plan is roads. hinged on the following six actions: We acknowledge that these Structure Plans would not ❚ Banish Poverty. be expected to solve all problems at the same time and would therefore be subjected to periodic evaluation ❚ Banish Hunger. and review in the course of implementation.

❚ Banish Unemployment. I would like to express the appreciation of the Govern- ment of the State of Osun to UN HABITAT and its ❚ Restore Healthy Living. Executive Director, Dr. Joan Clos, as well as officials in the Regional Office for Africa and the UN HABITAT ❚ Promote Functional Education. Programme Support Office in Abuja for the Technical Assistance extended to the State, the outcome of which ❚ Ensure Communal Peace and Progress. is this very important document. I would also like to commend all the consultants and technical experts It was obvious that in order to harness the potentials who made tangible contributions to this effort towards of the State’s significant urban population in achieving ensuring a better future for cities in the State of Osun. this laudable objective, the capacity of our cities to support this development agenda and offer better It is my privilege therefore, to recommend the Struc- living conditions to their residents had to be signifi- ture Plan to all stakeholders in the State and urge cantly enhanced. Hence, the O-Renewal Programme the full implementation of its recommendations and was designed to regenerate a one-kilometre radius of proposals by all concerned. the inner city core areas in the nine largest cities in the State and, on the 9th of July, 2012, the State entered into a collaboration agreement for Technical Assis- tance with the United Nations Human Settlements Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Programme (UN HABITAT), for the development Governor, State Government of Osun, and adoption of Structure Plans to guide the growth Osogbo, Nigeria vi ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) b. a. on thefollowing platforms: on afocusedurbanregeneration programme centred Physical Planning andUrban Development, embarked sola administrationthrough ofLands, theMinistry PREFACE making components. to ensure validation ofthedatacollectionanddecision- Group Discussions andCityConsultationswere held RUSPS methodologyfollowing whichextensive Focus officials were alsotrainedontheapplicationof of Lands,Physical Planning andUrban Development Besides, consultantsandrelevant staffofthe Ministry hensive stakeholdermappingandengagementprocess. nature, whichinvolves acomprefully participatory - (UN HABITAT), wasfoundedonitsinclusive and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme the Structure Plans exercise undertheguidanceof for Sustainability (RUSPS) methodology adopted for The preference fortheRapid Urban Sector Profiling The preparation of Str 2033. their sustainablegrowth over theperiod2014to nine citiesasanoverall framework toguide radius of 25kilometres from thecore of these sgo Ee Iea Io Iiu, Ila- Ikirun, Iwo, Ilesa, Ora Ede, Osogbo, namely state, the in cities largest nine the in areas to regenerate a one-kilometre radius of the core A state-wide ngun, Ile-Ife, IkireandEjigbo. O-Renewal Programme designed Plan, the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbe- of itsSix-Point Integral Action and inlinewiththeoverall thrust ized ofthe country’s 36states which isoneofthemosturban- isation intheState ofOsun, arising from unsustainableurban- In response tothechallenges ucture Plans spanninga Planning andUrban Development, Osogbo. Honourable CommissionerforLands,Physical Arc. Muyiwa Ige, possible. mented andperiodicallyreviewed tothebestextent proposals/recommendations are conscientiouslyimple- commitment toensuringthattheseStructure Plan and Urban Development, we would like topledge our On of Lands,Physical behalf of theMinistry Planning who worked tirelessly onthisproject. output; and, the entirea worthy staff of the Ministry and stakeholdersfortheircommitmenttodelivering role onthisproject; theConsultantsand otherpartners Support Office (HAPSO) in Abuja for its supervisory theUN-HABITATcontinued support; Programme the project communities and their leaders for their tions tothesuccessfuloutcomeofthisproject, notably our profound gratitudetoallwhomadecontribu- on theexecution ofthisproject. Ialsowishtoexpress initiating thiscollaborationwiththeUNHABITAT of theState ofOsun, Ogbeni RaufAregbesola for I wouldliketoespeciallycongratulatetheGovernor Integral Action Plan. aims andaspirationsoftheState ofOsun’s Six-Point provide aneffective spatialplatformforachievingthe comprehensivea very process whichwe believe will These Structure Plans are therefore theoutcomeof ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This Report has been produced cooperation and assistance of all the officials in the with the kind support and active various other State Ministries, Departments and collaboration of several people, Agencies (MDAs) who provided us with relevant data groups and institutions to who we and information for this report. owe our gratitude, although space would only permit mentioning a We specially acknowledge the support and few. cooperation of the Deputy Governor, Otunba Grace Titilayo Laoye, Obas in Council and commu-nity First, we would like to acknowledge and appreciate the leaders of the various communities covered in this vision and commitment of the Governor of the project, namely Ede, Ejigbo, Ijesa-land, Ikire, State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, for Ikirun, Ila-Orangun, Ile-Ife, Iwo and Osogbo; his commitment to actualising this Technical Executive Secretaries of participating Local Cooperation with UN HABITAT and for the full Governments; members of commu-nity development support in providing the necessary operational and associations, Women and Youth Groups as well logistical resources for as seeing this project through as all trade and professional associations, for to conclu-sion. attending to the requests for information and their various contributions and assistance to the success of We would also like to appreciate the Honourable the project, especially through their active participa- Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban tion at the City Consultations in each city. Development, Arc. Muyiwa Ige, for his passionate Finally, we wish to acknowledge the selfless service commitment and support to ensuring the comple- rendered in various capacities including consultants, tion of the project on behalf of the State Government. Field Assistants and all those too numerous to mention Similarly, we wish to thank the various officials of the who in diverse ways contributed to the successful Ministry who provided technical and logistic support, completion of the project. in particular the Special Adviser to the Governor on vii Lands, Dr. Ayodele Owoade; the Permanent Secre- tary Ministry of Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Arc. Wale Ojo; his predecessor, Mr. Kola Adetumbi; the Director of Town Planning, Tpl. Ezekiel Oladejo and, the Project Secretary, Tpl O. Dr Alioune Badiane A. Oluwadare as well as other Directors and Staff of Director, Projects Office the Ministry. In the same vein, we acknowledge the UN-HABITAT, Nairobi viii

ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD v PREFACE vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vii TABLE OF CONTENTS ix CHAPTER 1: PROJECT BACKGROUND 1 PREAMBLE 2 OVERALL PROJECT OBJECTIVE 2 PROJECT METHODOLOGY 2 STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATIONS 4 LESSONS LEARNED 5 CHAPTER 2: PLANNING AREAS: OUTLINE OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND LAND USE PROPOSALS 7 OSOGBO CAPITAL TERRITORY PLANNING AREA 8 BACKGROUND 8 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES 9 LAND USE PROPOSALS 11 1. SHELTER AND SLUMS 11 2. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13 3. ENVIRONMENT 14 4. BASIC URBAN SERVICES 14 5. TRANSPORTATION 15 6. HERITAGE, CULTURE AND TOURISM 16 7. THE STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING HERITAGE, CULTURE AND TOURISM ASSETS INCLUDE: 16 8. URBAN SAFETY 17 IKIRUN PLANNING AREA 18 BACKGROUND 18 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES 19 LAND USE PROPOSALS 20 1. SHELTER AND SLUMS 21 ix 2. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 22 3. ENVIRONMENT 23 4. BASIC URBAN SERVICES 23 5. TRANSPORTATION 24 6. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 25 ILA-ORANGUN PLANNING AREA 26 BACKGROUND 26 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES 27 LAND USE PROPOSALS 28 1. SHELTER AND SLUMS 29 2. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 29 3. ENVIRONMENT 30 4. TRANSPORTATION 31 5. URBAN SAFETY 32 ILESA PLANNING AREA 33 BACKGROUND 33 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES 34 1. SHELTER AND SLUMS 36 2. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 36 3. ENVIRONMENT 38 4. BASIC URBAN SERVICES 39 5. HERITAGE, CULTURE AND TOURISM 40 6. TRANSPORTATION 40 7. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 41 x ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) CHAPTER 3:FRAMEWORK FORIMPLEMENTA 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 3. 2. 1. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. MONITORING EVALUATION ANDREVIEWOFSTRUCTUREPLAN SUSTAINABILITY IMPLEMENTATION OFPLAN CAPACITY BUILDING PROCEDURE APPROVAL FORPLANNING ANDDEVELOPMENT CONTROL INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FORSTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN RESOURCE MOBILISATION AND FINANCINGOFSTRUCTURE PLAN PREAMBLE ISSUES LANDUSEPROPOSALS MAJOR DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND PLANNING AREA EJIGBO PLANNINGAREA ISSUES LANDUSEPROPOSALS MAJOR DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND PLANNING AREA IKIRE PLANNINGAREA ISSUES LANDUSEPROPOSALS MAJOR DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND PLANNING AREA IWO PLANNINGAREA MAJOR DEVELOPMENTISSUES BACKGROUND PLANNING AREA EDE PLANNINGAREA ISSUES LANDUSEPROPOSALS MAJOR DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND ILE-IFE PLANNINGAREA DISASTER RISKREDUCTION URBAN SAFETY HERITAGE, CULTURE AND TRANSPORTA BASIC URBANSERVICES ENVIRONMENT LOCAL ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT SHELTER ANDSLUMS DISASTER RISKREDUCTION URBAN SAFETY HERITAGE, CULTURE AND TRANSPORTA BASIC URBANSERVICES ENVIRONMENT LOCAL ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT SHELTER ANDSLUMS DISASTER RISKREDUCTION URBAN SAFETY HERITAGE, CULTURE AND TRANSPORTA BASIC URBANSERVICES ENVIRONMENT LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHELTER ANDSLUMS BASIC URBANSERVICES LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHELTER ANDSLUMS TRANSPORTATION HERITAGE CULTURE AND BASIC URBANSERVICES LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHELTER ANDSLUMS TION TION TION TOURISM TOURISM TOURISM TOURISM TION OFSTRUCTURE PROJECT PLANS 81 71 63 54 49 42 85 85 85 85 83 82 82 80 80 79 79 78 76 75 74 73 72 71 71 70 70 70 69 68 67 66 65 65 64 63 63 61 61 61 60 60 58 58 57 56 55 54 54 53 51 51 50 49 49 48 47 47 46 45 44 43 42 42 01

PROJECT BACKGROUND 2 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) the economicandsocialdevelopment goalsofthe spatial/environmental development objectives with The plansare toprovide aplatformforintegrating work to guide their development and future growth. as theframe- Plans fortheninecitiesthatwouldserve of Osun toformulateandadoptlong-rangeStructure The overall objective oftheproject istoassistthe State OVERALL PROJECTOBJECTIVE 1.2 engines ofgrowth. unsustainable andunabletofulfilltheirpotentialsas mental conditions,whichmakethecitiesgenerally aswell asdeterioratingsocialandenviron- services, bourhoods, inadequateprovision ofinfrastructure and overcrowding andcongestionwithininnercityneigh- haphazard anduncoordinated physicaldevelopment, undesired consequences,notableamongwhichare enon, unfortunately, hasoccurred alongsideseveral growth over the past half Century. This phenom- experiencing unprecedented populationandspatial the country’s 36states,withtowns andcitiesinthestate geopolitical zone, ranksamongthemosturbanized of The State of Osun, locatedin Nigeria’s South West PREAMBLE 1.1 period 2014to2033. framework toguidetheirsustainablegrowth over the regeneration strategywithproposals foranoverall Plans cor designed to follow through onthestate’s O-Renewal programme par cooperation agreementwith Ogbeni Point of OsuntoactualizetheobjectivesitsSix- tainable urbanisationandadequatelyposition the State In or Th and Ejigbo. Ikirun, Ila-Orangun,Ile-Ife,Ilesa,Iwo cities intheState.TheareOsogbo,Ede,Ikire, preparation of HABITAT), initiatedaprojectonthe Human Settle-mentsProgramme(UN- is initiative, whichwouldguide thedevelopment of e, innercity ticipating citiesov der toe therefore Integral Action Rauf Aregbesola, ff regenerate ectively address t Structure Plans , proposes tointegrateelementsofthe areas inthese er a one-kilometre radiusofthe the next Plan, the through atechnical he challenges of unsus- he challengesof for the UnitedNations cities. Th 20 nine of y State ears, was

e Structure the largest Governor, also to the following aimsamongothers: The Structure Plan Project isalsoexpectedtoachieve ❚ ❚ ❚ focus on: 2014-2033. Specifically, the Structure Plans are to respective citiesforthenext20years over theperiod is the participatory RapidUrbanis theparticipatory Sector Profiling for of Structure citiesandenvirons Plans forparticipating Essentially, the approach adopted for the preparation PROJECT METHODOLOGY 1.3 ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ establishing digitalbasemapsfortheninecities;and, system (GIS)applications; planningandgeographicalInformation ipatory State ofOsun especiallywithrespect- tolocalpartic Agenciesandotherkeyactorsinthe Departments, roads. structure itemslikewater, sewerage,electricityand maximize efficiencyinthe provision ofkeyinfra- areasin particular or growth corridors, in order to Pr education, andsocialwelfare/service); development, employment, housing, transportation, ational public/openspaces)affectingeconomic (includingprovisionservices foradequaterecre- present andfuture commercial activitiesandpublic Pr andconstraints; socio-economic opportunities taking accountoftopographical,environmental and developments andfuture growth ofthesecities, tures/parameters forguidinganddirecting present Setting thebr context ofsustainablesocialandeconomicgrowth. for addressing itsurbanizationchallengesinthe soned, rationalized andimplementableframework Build thecapacityofstatetodev Contribute toimpro tion; and settingupaframework fortheirimplementa- enhancing capacitiesforstrategicurbanmanagement Identify priorityinter manner; a participatory Dev Str oviding foraphaseddevelopment ofthecities oviding fortheco-ordination ofawide-range engthen capacitiesofrelevant stateMinistries, elop Structure Plans foreachoftheninecitiesin - oad landuseproposals andstruc ved landadministrationby ventions ineachcityfor elop awell-rea- Sustainability (RUSPS) methodology, which presents slums; Local Economic Development; Transportation; the spatial contexts for promoting social, economic Urban Safety/Security; Disaster Risk Reduction; Basic and cultural development of the area with respect to Urban Services; Environment; Gender; Governance; the following identified thematic areas: Shelter and Heritage/Historic areas; and Land Administration.

The RUSPS Processes and Outputs

Processes Outputs

Rusps Training Capacity Building for Rusps/Framework Agreed

Mobilization of Consultants Consultants Mobilized Citizens Sensitized

Fieldwork Relevant Data Acquired

Stakeholders’/City Consultation Priority Issues Agreed Consensus Built

Draft Structure Plan Report Draft Plan Produced

Technical Review of Draft Plan Comments Consolidated Chapter 1 Background Project Final Structure Plan Report

Source: UN-HABITAT 2009: Structure Plan for Awka and Satellite Towns, Nairobi. 3

For the purpose of project implementation, the cities were classified into three clusters of three cities each, as follows: a. CLUSTER 1: Osogbo, Ikirun, Ila-Orangun. 4 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) sion ontheninethematicissues. Syndicate Groups toenablethemhave detaileddiscus- Participants attheconsultationwere subdividedinto each ofthethematicissuescovered intheRUSPS. The consultationfeatured technicalpresentations on pating citiesinthemonthofJuly 2013. - and adoptionatCityConsultationsheldinpartici for thePlanning Areas were presented forvalidation March, 2013,following whichtheDraft Profile Report State andLocalGovernment levels from February to with stakeholdergroups inthePlanning Area andat 2013. Specifically, meetingsanddiscussions were held fromduring thefieldwork undertaken January-June discussions andconsultationswithcriticalstakeholders The methodofdatacollectionentailedholding STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATIONS 1.4 c. b. CL CLUSTER 2:Ilesa,Ile- USTER 3:Iwo, Ikire, Ejigbo. Ife, Ede. been integratedintotheStructure Plan. salient recommendations intheCity Declaration have collective resolutions asagreed The by theparticipants. ration wasadoptedforeachcity, which containsthe were adopted by voice acclamation and a City Decla- at the Plenary. Consensus was reached andthe reports The ofthe Reports Syndicate Groups were presented The Syndicate Groups were classifiedasfollows: Urban Planning- Local Economic Development Governance- Group 3 Group 1 Heritage Gender- Environment and Transportation Infrastructure Services and Group 2 Group 4 Urban Urban priority issues and obtaining their buy-in for urban planning and management and in monitoring the 1.5 implementation process. LESSONS LEARNED ❚❚ It covers the multi-dimensional nature of urban planning and management in the areas of shelter and slum, local economic development, governance, In applying RUSPS in the preparation of urban Struc- gender, heritage, environment, urban basic services, ture Plan for Osogbo Capital Territory Planning Area urban safety, disaster and risk reduction and trans- the following lessons were learnt: portation in order to attain an inclusive city.

❚❚ The methodology provides an opportunity for rapid ❚❚ It helps to identify critical areas of capacity gaps that scoping of urban areas. need strengthening for effective urban management.

❚❚ It helps identify key development challenges to be ❚❚ RUSPS offers a greater scope for adopting a gender addressed and priority projects. perspective to urban planning and management.

❚❚ RUSPS promotes the adoption of a participatory and ❚❚ Positive strong political commitment at the highest integrated approach to data collection and analysis level is achieved through the RUSPS methodology. of urban issues. Essentially, the methodology empha- sizes involvement of stakeholders (local government ❚❚ It provides the bedrock for carrying out SWOT officials, traditional councils, communities, profes- analysis of the city with respect to the adopted sional groups, trade unions and organisations, civil thematic issues. society organisations, among others) in identifying Chapter 1 Background Project

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PLANNING AREAS: OUTLINE OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND LAND USE PROPOSALS 8 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) BACKGROUND 2.1 tion trading centre. to linked the is Osogbo century, 20th the of half first the During Dagbolu, Okinni Ota- include Igbona,Abere,IdoOsun,Ofatedo, adjoining settlements sinuous fashionwithitsmanytributaries.Other River Osunwhichflows about 18 Government Areas.Osogbotownoccupiesabout namely to which region Osogbo Makinde andAraromiAgo. Boripe, governments –Osogbo andOlorunda said to have experienced rapid expansion and under and expansion rapid experienced have to said land andsettlements Kano, square ooil era, colonial of sixother 285m covers Osogbo municipalitywithitstwoLocal designated as ih h ntoa riwy ie from line railway national the with Irepodun, EdeNorth,Obokun,Ifelodun, Capital Territory Planning Egbedore Aba Lasun,KajolaElesin,EgbedaMarket, hc tasomd h ct it a major a into city the transformed which kilometres withanaverage above sealevel. Efun, Kobongbogboe Osogbo

OSOGBO CAPITAL TERRITORY the Osun State and adjoining localgovernments, that fallwithinthejurisdic- became in thePlanningArea Atakumosa West

through thecityin The areaisdrainedby a Province PLANNING AREA Capital Territory, Area - and , elevation of covers the Araromi, and extends Lagos Local Awo, was a famous includeproduction ofhandmade traditional Other commercial activitiesforwhichOsogbo is clothing, plasticwares, metal wares etc. ties, includetrading in buildingmaterials, vehicles, enhanced by theprovision ofinfrastructure facili- the Station Road. Commercial activities,whichare Ayetoro, Ajegunleandthearea alongandaround The busiestandcommercial areas ofthetown are for useby weavers offabrics. grown grown are cocoa,kolanutsandcotton,which is andfishfarming. Some ofthecashcropsin poultry yam, maize, etc.Andalsoengage vegetables, fruits Thelocalsgrow various foodcrops including region. ities, asthetown isthetradecentre forthefarming people ofOsogbo are tradingandsomefarmingactiv- The traditionalandmostcommonoccupationsofthe football team. of 10,000andaseconddivisionprofessional league stadiumwithacapacity football to several hotels,a Osogbo ishome location oftheformer Oba’s palace. Oba Market, which is said to be the the Oja Art and activities. Today, Schoolof thecityisknown forits additional administrative, educational andcultural State capitalandtherole ofthecityexpandedtocover Oyo State in1991,Osogbo assumedthestatusofa Following the creation of Osun State from the former Osogbo, capitalcityoftheStateOsun Source: ConsultantsSurvey woven cloth known as “Aso Oke” and Batiks, cloth per cent of population) and Local Governments with dyeing and embroidery, as well as pottery and engage- portions in the Planning Area (30 per cent of popula- ment as goldsmiths. However, Osogbo is probably best tion), as reflected in populations estimates for 2014 most renowned worldwide the unique creativity in the - 2033 disaggregated by Local Governments. creative arts of different types, such as painting, carving, beadworks, sacred artworks and the performing arts. The computed population figures for Osogbo Capital Territory Planning Area was 460,899 in The Osogbo Capital Territory Planning Area as defined 2006. However, when disaggregated into short (5 is spread across nine Local Government Areas. In order years), medium (10 years) and long term (above 10 to achieve credible population estimates and projec- years) planning horizons, the projected populations tions, figures are computed on the basis of Local for the Planning Area were estimated at 648333, Governments predominantly in the Planning Area (70 764925 and 1077458 respec-tively.

Population Projections for Osogbo and Environs (2014-2033)

LGA 2006 2014 2018 2023 2033 Osogbo 156694 204747 234044 276631 386462 Olorunda (70%) 92233 120518 137763 162830 240092 (131761) (172168) (196804) (232614) (324989) Atakumosa West (30%) 22859 29410 33359 39049 53507 (76197) (98034) (111197) (130165) (178357) Obokun (30%) 34953 44970 51009 59710 81816 (116,511) (149901) (170029) (199032) (272721) Boripe (30%) 41807 54628 62445 73808 103111 (139358) (182094) (208151) (246026) (343706) Ifelodun (30%) 29024 37925 43352 51240 71584 (96,748) (126417) (144507) (170801) (238614) Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals Egbedore (30%) 22331 29178 33354 39423 55075 (74435) (97261) (111179) (131409) (183583) Ede North (30%) 25149 32357 36701 42962 58868 9 (83,831) (107856) (122338) (143205) (196226) Irepodun (30%) 35849 46843 53546 63289 88416 (119497) (156143) (178486) (210963) (294721) Total 460899 567997 648333 764925 1077458 Source: NPC (2006); Consultant (2013)

and state governments, and the city has translated into a multiple-nuclei urban form characterized by a 2.2 densely built-up central zone, which becomes more MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES sparsely spread as one moves outwards.

The current housing backlog for the Osogbo Capital Territory Planning Area is estimated on the basis of the The traditional urban form of Osogbo reflects the Housing Characteristics and Amenities data from the classical elements of a typical Yoruba town, with the 2006 National Population and Housing Census. The Palace and Central Market at the core and other land data indicating that a total of 12,444 persons did not uses spreading out in radial form from the centre of have any rooms at all, is taken as the housing deficit the town. This form has further evolved over the years for 2006. This, when projected to 2014 at the same though, with the creation of additional markets and population growth rate gives an estimated backlog of different centres of administration for both the local 16,260 persons for the take-off year 2014. 10 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) Land usebudgetfortheprojected population forms. Osogbo art Osogbo Festival, the Osun Grove and the renowned account ofitsrichculturalheritage,notablytheOsun a growing prominence asatouristdestinationon Centre for the country, has over the years also gained as the Nationalalso serves Electricity Distribution ofthetown. Thecity,located attheperiphery which Rolling Mill andtheMachine Tools Industries, both of several large scale industries like the Osogbo Steel Government of Nigeria hasseentheestablishment its designation as an industrial centre by the Federal location ofanationalrailstationinOsogbo, aswell as befitting State Capitalfollowing itsselectionin1991, The challengeofelevating Osogbo tothestatusofa Population andHousingShortfallsinOsogboCapitalTerritory PlanningArea Source: Computedby Consultants,2014. Total additional landrequired forfuture Development (2014–2033) Waste transferanddisposalsites Circulation, Roadsandutilities Institutional use Commercial landuse Industrial development Space required forRecreation/organised openspaces Total landrequired forResidentialuse Current backlogofHousinginthetown Number ofHouseholdsat6personsperhousehold Additional populationtoplanfor Projected populationto2033 Population in2014 Territory Capital OSOGBO Area Planning sgoLA155738040 68916260 460899 4002 35820 155,507 Osogbo LGA lrna11692162864 28116 131,649 Olorunda LGAs geoe7,6 57 1598 15978 73,969 Egbedore Total) (30% of Ede North Total) (30% of Obokun Total) (30% of Ifelodun of Total) Boripe (30% Total) Atakunmosa We (30%) Irepodun st (30%of (119497) 1,1 7375 116,511 3,4 8862 138,742 (76197) 3815512 83,831 6446129 96,444 22859 35849 Population LGAs (2006) (18372) (24584) (20429) (29540) (16582) (2644)

4975 Regular Households 793 (Planning Area Total, 2006) (3628) (1689) (3531) (1749) (1694) 1088 1059 (970) 507 525 291 508 Housing Shortfall (LGAs,2006)

land useplanning. provision ofrequired duetoabsenceof urbanservices ments almostmergingwitheachotherbutlackingin Ede North, Egbedore andOsogbo, withthesesettle- Planning Area ishighlybuiltupintheareas around water andgeneralenvironmental amenity. Hence, the with pooraccesstogoodroads, drainage,sanitation, of innercityslumareas andperi-urbansettlements ture Plan seekstoaddress. Amongtheseare thegrowth now face several land use challenges which the Struc- environs have developed inahaphazard mannerand or acitydevelopment strategyhowever, Osogbo andits In theabsenceofacoherent physicaldevelopment plan Population Planning Area (Total, 2006) (12444) Housing Shortfall Planning Area 2014 (2006) 697683 6951077458 764925 648333 567997

Projected Population Total (2014)

Projected Population Total (2018)

Projected Population 1,077,458.0 Total (2023) 102,759.8 616,559.0 460,899.0 11,425.7 16,260.0 2,078.1 6,612.2 850.1 850.1 755.7 185.0 94.5 Projected Population Total (2033) basis for articulating Land Use Proposals to meet these 2.3 development needs ahead of the anticipated growth. LAND USE PROPOSALS Land use planning and design of the Structure Plan is hinged on adopting integrated and participatory approaches to land use budgeting and relating this to the projected population. It also entails advancing broad The Structure Plan for Osogbo Capital Territory land use development control measures for regulating Planning Area is aimed at addressing the various devel- architectural design and redesign for development and opment challenges and put the future growth and redevelopment of buildings, as well as strict implemen- development of the city on a sound and sustainable tation of the land use proposals as designed. The land basis for the next 20 years. Projections were made on use proposals are guided by well-defined principles and the anticipated population growth for the planning identified priorities in line with the goals and objec- area over the 20-year Plan Period have been adopted as tives of the plan.

Land Use Proposal for Osogbo Capital Territory Planning Area Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

Among the key areas of strategic focus for Land Use 3. To reserve additional land for the development of Planning under the Structure Plan are: new housing to cater for the anticipated population growth that will accompany the creation of 1. SHELTER AND SLUMS new growth poles around Osogbo, outside the new inner Ring road now being constructed; and The goals of the Structure Plan for housing/residential 4. To comprehensively enforce town planning provision include: regulations, particularly to discourage the indiscriminate and un-ethical conversion of 1. To rehabilitate identified slum areas through residential developments to offices, shops and upgrading of present housing stock and its other commercial and light industrial uses within supporting facilities; the built-up areas of the city. 2. To develop to a very high standard areas already allocated for housing by Local and State governments; 12 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) e. d. ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ include thefollowing: of slumswithinOsogbo metropolis andenvirons will Basic strategiestobeadoptedarrest theproliferation Urban Renewal c. b. a. Planning Area shallembracethefollowing: and prevention ofslumsinOsogbo Capital Territory The strategiesforpromoting housingdevelopment ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ essential ingredients forsustainabilityoftheproject; alized community-driven development initiatives as andinstitution- promote communityparticipation of slumupgradingprojects; tonationalgovernmentssupport inimplementation Involv appropriate level asacriticalfactor; r Adopting theprincipleofsubsidiarityi.e.devolving their relocation; especially to alleviate the suffering occasioned by Relocation andresettlement ofslumdw Adoption ofr Upgrade slumsin-situ; Adopt pro-poor buildingcodesandstandar Through demonstrated all strataoftheanticipatedpopulation; or Ensure equalaccesstoboththerichandpoorin commencesonthesites; and housingconstruction structure inplacebefore planningapprovals are given lay outsizeable parcels oflandwithassociated infra- well asprivate sectorhousingproviders, toacquire and Property Development Corporation(P.D.C.O.S) as Pro standards. Adopting strictdesign,engineeringandcost unless suchbecomestheonlyfeasiblealternative; of slumsasthepreferred optionforslumupgrading esponsibilities andaccountabilitytothelowest der to guarantee access to affordable housing for vide support tolocalgovernmentvide support councils,the through sites and services programmes; and through sites andservices of thecityforhousing/residential development, Housing Schemes; quired, but moribund local governments development. Engage in Public-P Acquire largeexpanseoflandintheoutlyingar Support thefullimplementationoflong-ac Develop ne Renewal of innercityareas inthecity: Build on ement of donor agenciesinthe scheme, as ejuvenation, rather than total bulldozing ejuvenation, rather than total bulldozing w housingestates; the achievements of the ongoing rivate-Partnerships inHousing strong political support, strong political support, ds; ellers, eas - ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ iii. i. ❚ ❚ ❚ enhancing LandAdministration inthePlanning Area: The following strategiesare recommended for Land Administration ii. the kick- by land of allocation substantial have already city the of flanks the on considered purpose, this For when release at for and required available is land that ensure will acquired Planning Territory Capital Area, Osogbo the in banks Land forHousing ❚ Capacity There i ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ control, compensationassessmentandsettlementetc; oration Ensuring suppor Development andadoptionofpro-poor andgender in thecity’s landadministrationsystem; working implementswillbringaboutimprovement issues proficiently as well astheprovision ofnecessary etc.tohandleland-related landsurveyors surveyors, of competentprofessionals liketown planners,estate Review ofstaffingpositionstomitigatethedear policies andregulations by thestategovernment. in theState ofOsun through investment-friendly across theState ofOsun; Land Information Management System) forallland for friendly policies ment ofprofessionally qualified managers; improved landdatabaseadministrationandrecruit- government level by improving efficiencythrough Comprehensive implementationofthedigitalization Fast-tracking establishment Impro huge percentage ofgovernment’s annualreceipts; tax,whichaccountforaproportionately property chargeable ondifferent land-related transactionsand and ground rent onparcels oflandleasedout,fees Review ofr w officers onGIS/LIS,geo-referencing; vectorizationetc; lands records project whichistoalsoinvolve trainingof staff ell as start thescheme: theneedsof“vulnerable”stratasociety. Identified parcels oflandonI Identified parcels oflandonO Identified parcels oflandonO for which large pools large which for ofLandsa s anurgentneedforestablishmentofland vement oflandadministrationatthelocal and reserved for future development. This development. future for reserved and Surveyor-General’ on building onLandGovernance systemsfor handling landacquisition, development evenue beinggeneratedfrom premium the appropriate time and location. and time appropriate the nd T the following locations are to be to are locations following the t to development of land markets in landadministrationtocater north-western and north-eastern and north-western o epciey wih o not do which respectively, wn P housing development, for development, housing s office,in of lanning depar of O-LIMS– tt Gvrmn to Government State land will need to be to need will land bokun/Ilesa Roads. kinni Road; ba Road; v olving collab- (i.e. Osun tments as th

Strengthening the Capacity of Planning New commercial facilities are proposed by Esade Agencies Street to serve the needs of the adjacent public land The Structure Plan recommends the following; uses, residential and industrial land uses that have ❚ Familiarising all staff of the relevant agencies in surrounded this area. An extensive commercial area is the state and located around Osogbo – Gbongan road. This will serve local governments about the provisions of the South Western part of the city. A high commercial the Structure Plan as well as the recommended street/mixed use development is also proposed around phasing and implementation strategies. the inner ring road. This will promote vibrant city life and ease much commuting to work. ❚❚ Ensure that adequate resources are made available in the annual budgets for the implementation of the Industrial Land Use plans Well planned and managed industrial areas/estates are to be developed in the Planning Area to boost the role of ❚❚ Establish an agreed coordination mechanism, Osogbo as an important national industrial centre. The for ministries, department and agencies for the Structure Plan has made provisions for additional land successful implementation of the plans for industrial development in two strategic locations. These are: the area behind the Osogbo ❚❚ Conduct training programmes for all relevant staff Steel Rolling Mill on the north central part of the on plan implementation and development control. city and, an area on the North western part of the city. The following proposals are recommended: 2. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Development of well-laid out, small scale industrial estates in designated SME industrial and The economic base of a city is central to its prosperity business parks; and to the relative income and employment prospects of 2. Develop fully the existing Industrial Estate on its residents. The following recommendations are made Akede Road, in order to accommodate industrial with respect to local economic development in Osogbo: growth; 3. Create incentives to attract industries to other Commercial Land Use .

parts of the State in order to decongest Osogbo Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals The Structure Plan aims to expand the commercial role of the city to significantly contribute to the growing Small Businesses economy of the State. It provides ample land reserves Small businesses in Osogbo provide a variety of services 13 for development of new commercial activities that are to the population and contribute significantly to the accessible and conveniently located in well planned economy of the city. They play an important role in and managed central business districts to meet the destination management when located in residential daily needs of the local population. Adequate land is areas and promote economic benefits to neighbour- also made available for businesses, offices, community hoods by boosting shopping activities within the study facilities and light industries. The Structure Plan envis- area. The following proposals are recommended: ages that all existing markets will be developed to a high standard for the convenience of shoppers, market 1. Develop a central area within each residential women and vulnerable groups in particular. region that would serve as the centre for small scale trading; Specifically, it is recommended that: 2. Refurbish central neighbourhood districts for 1. The Oja Oba market will be e-plannedr and commercial and communal activities; upgraded to the status of a modern market. 3. Providing shopping centres and corner shops as With its land mass of 5,960 sq.m the market is part of facilities required within the residential to be redeveloped to contain additional blocks of redevelopment area. shops and no fewer than 100 lock-up shops; 2. The market on Ibokun Road is to be edevelopedr Commercial Activities along Major Roads into a modern market facility. Lock up shops, There is currently a proliferation of commercial activ- with adequate parking space, are developed on ities springing up on major roads in the city, notably Isale Osun Road at the LAUTECH junction along Gbongan Road and Obafemi Awolowo Way. with street lights, adequate drainage waste collec- This is indicative of a need which the Structure Plan tion centre. seeks to meet. However, any proposal to impose limita- 3. Other markets to be expanded and upgraded tions on commerce along major roads will have to be are - Oluode, Dugbe, Adenle, Orisunbare carried out with regard to sound planning principles, and Oke-Fia. These markets should be since not all roads can suitably accommodate shopping provided with ultra-modern stalls, water without causing traffic congestion. To address the supply, sanitation, solid waste collection issue of commercial activities along major roads, the facilities and adequate public parking. following are recommended: 14 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) Solid Waste ManagementTarget Projections forOsogboCapital Territory PlanningArea on road sidesby thetrucks. With theaverage volume of Osogbo. Currently, wasteiscollectedatjunctionsand the absenceofapproved wastecollectioncentersin The Structure Plan the Planning Area seekstoaddress Waste ManagementandDisposal 3. will beturnedintocompostforuseonthefarms. recycling, where ofthesolidwaste biodegradableparts urban agriculture schemeistobeintegratedwithwaste plains have beendesignatedforurbanagriculture. The Planning Area, especiallyareas withextensive flood ture Plan, thesitesaround rivers andstreams inthe success oftheschemefrom theonset.Under theStruc- will be providedtural extension services to ensure the sites andallocatethemtopotentialfarmers.Agricul- Governments istoidentifyanddemarcate suitable ofAgricultureDepartment intherespective Local ofPlanningDepartment incollaborationwith integrated intotheeconomicbaseofcity. The As adeliberatepolicy 2. 1. Sub-CBDs willberedeveloped. It isrecommended that: O’ Renewal proposals forthiscity. In addition,several a befittingcentralbusinessdistrictascontainedinthe redevelopment in order to transform the city centre into Osogbo require comprehensive rehabilitation and As thecapitalcityofState ofOsun, core areas of Town Centre Redevelopments 5. 4. 3. 2. idening oftheinnerringroad and provision of 1. Urban Agriculture O &MRecovery Waste Disposal Waste sorting Waste collection Activity

The r and modernhighdensitycompactdevelopment. Ifeloju shouldbeupgradedtomakewayfornew The to trian-only activitiestoaccommodateshopping. Closur junction; R shoppers adjacenttoeachdesignatedstreet; C accommodate smallstallsandshops; E traffic congestionandaccidents slow moving traffic as ameans of preventing roads tosegregate fastmovingservice traffic from W open stalls. with adequateprovision forlockupshopsand herb markets toamodernand organized market xpanding Iwo Road link to Gbongan Road to estricting on-street trade along the Ola-Iya reation of off-street parking facilities for ENVIRONMENT edevelopment ofOja Oba, traditionaland e orrestriction ofdesignatedroads topedes- wn centres inIsale Osun, Ajowa and

, urbanagriculture istobe 2009 Nil Nil Nil Nil 100% 2015 25% 40% 40% Solid Waste Management recreation facilitiesetc. service, andsport tional institutionsandhealthcenters, cemeteries, fire public toilet, civic Centre, public parking areas, educa- electricity,sanitation services, solidwastemanagement, seeks toensure equitableaccessto affordable water, march future urbangrowth. The Structure Plan also vation for providing ones to meetbacklogs and new by makingadequatelandreser- for basicurbanservices The Structure Plan aims to improve on the standards 4. to improve theaestheticqualityofcitiesinstate. planters,istobewell supervised be engagedasprimary planting of2.5millionseedlings by students,whowill expanded toothermajorhighwaysinthecitywhile road isanadditionalfeature andtheinitiative wouldbe The dwarf retaining wallerected oneachsideofthe the road laidwithpavingstoneandprotective bollards. Osogbo, withtheprovision ofwalkwaysonbothsides cantly enhancethestateofurbanenvironment in Olaiya-Oke-Fia Road corridorinprogress willsignifi- The beautificationand landscaping of the entire 1.2km Improvement ofUrbanEnvironment ensure effective operations. to locate their offices near their collection zone to while all NGOs operating in the sector will be required in thestatecapitalwhere theneedismostpressing, efficiency. More NGOs are tobeencouragedoperate have offices inthestatecapital,thereby reducingtheir management intheState ofOsun. Of thesenine,four mental organizationsinvolved inwastecollectionand There are currently onlynine registered non-govern- management process inOsogbo. will functionasacentre foranintegratedsolidwaste by theFederalbeing supported Government. Thissite for thecentraldumpsitetobesitedatOsogbo, whichis state government policy. In addition, provision is made dumpsites orlandfillsitesineach LGA, inline with Provision is made in theStructure Plan foradditional cannot meet the needs ofthe entire Planning Area. five kilometers from thecitycenter on Iwo Road and The onlyapproved dumpsitein Osogbo islocated convey waste from collectionpointstothedumpsite. the existingthree whichare currently functionalto per day, more skipeatersare acquired tocomplement waste generatedinOsogbo estimatedatabout 40 tons Year BASIC URBANSER 100% 2020 50% 70% 70% Source: UrbanRenewal PlanforOsogbo(2012) 100% 100% 100% 2025 75% VICES 100% 100% 100% 100% 2030 Based on the existing waste management assessment of will be on the basis of generating wealth from: Osogbo, the following are recommended: Organic fertilizer production; Bio-gas production; plastic recycling; polythene recycling; ❚❚ Review the oversight responsibilities of the Osun bottle recycling; metal recycling; Urban Development Board with respect to solid waste collection; strengthen the capacity of the Local ❚❚ Sorting of solid wastes at dump sites is to be encouraged Governments to discharge their statutory role of in future for recycling of solid wastes within Osogbo. municipal waste collection and provision of sanitation services; 5. TRANSPORTATION

❚❚ Passing of necessary bye-laws by Local Govern- A comprehensive roads improvement is equally ments within the Capital Territory to ensure proper ongoing in the state, especially on Osogbo-Ikirun and and adequate disposal of all forms of waste; provide Osogbo-Gbongan roads. The National Union of Road adequate refuse dumping facilities within the capital Transport Workers (NURTW) and Road Transport territory particularly in the commercial areas for Employers Association are collaborating on the project, prompt evacuation of waste to dumping sites; enforce while the federal road networks are being maintained proper disposal of industrial/workshop, refuse/efflu- by FERMA and state agencies as in the case of Ilesha- ents and dangerous wastes; provide disposal site/ Osogbo and Osogbo-Ikirun- Ila- Orangun roads. facilities for small-scale industries; Recommended projects to enhance transportation ❚❚ The recently launched monthly environmental activities in the Planning Area include: sanitation exercise in the state should be adequately effectively implemented; ❚❚ Upgrading of all existing distributor roads – these include Iwo Road, Osogbo – Iwo – Olobu Road, ❚❚ Provide public toilets/comfort stations in all public Osogbo – Ikirun Road, Ibadan Road, Ilesa Road, etc. places and in major activity areas; ❚❚ Construction of Ring Roads, the inner ring road ❚❚ Develop and implement both a sewerage plan and which is regarded an immediate measure and the

solid waste management plan; outer ring road, which is a long-term proposal to Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals accommodate future traffic and urban expansion. ❚❚ Promote public enlightenment to stop dumping of solid waste along roads and in drains; ❚❚ Road Hierarchy in new residential areas to be 15 detailed out at the implementation state. The roads ❚❚ Build capacity of the Osun State Environmental are to have definite hierarchy – distributor roads, Agency (OSEPA) to carry out statutory functions collector streets and access roads. by recruitment of additional staff for monitoring and provision of required equipment (refuse trucks, ❚❚ Ongoing restoration of Osogbo-Lagos Rail Link compactors, pay loaders and bulldozers); (Great Western);

❚❚ Sustaining sanitary landfill sites in strategic places as ❚❚ Pursue the completion of Osogbo airport and ensure already planned by the government to ensure proper the integration of all modes of transport. disposal of waste; ❚❚ Upgrade Ido-Osun as a cargo transit point and ❚❚ Encouraging a sustained management of the develop Dagbolu-Osogbo-Ikirun trailer park with ONIBUEJA dumpsite on regular basis; the assistance of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO); ❚❚ It is important that goals with timelines are set for all relevant agencies such that by year 2030, the ❚❚ Construct Parking Area close to Osun Recreation management of solid waste in Osogbo will be effec- Park provide parking facility for tourists visiting the tive and self- sustaining; recreation park and for patrons at the Osun Festival;

❚❚ In Osogbo, refuse is dumped on the banks of ❚❚ Establish and enforce parking standards and regula- River Okoko and other non-designated locations. tions for offices, shopping plazas, churches, mosques, The local governments within the capital territory hotels, restaurants, bars and eateries; should be responsible for hauling the wastes to waste disposal site(s); ❚ Upgrade the existing motor parks at O ke-Fia, 7UP, MDS, Iwo Road and Ota-Efun Park close to the • Sustainable Public/Private Sector Partnership stadium by providing perimeter fences with concrete (PPSP) will be a better option for waste collec- base and re-organize the existing motor-parks on tion and transportation to solid waste disposal Osogbo-Ikirun Road; sites. The private sector or PPSP involvement 16 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ ❚ Mass Transit ❚ ❚ ❚ Bicycles ❚ ❚ Pedestrians ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ the town; will which road Osogbo from Oba roads - platforms. transit stopstoinclude signsandpavement enhancementsatkeyhigh frequencyConstruct alongthiscorridor; frequency busservices Deploy Community T ized route signage Provide bicy populace; and, v trians andcyclists atstrategiclocationswithhigh andmaintainunderpassesforbothpedes- Construct direct andcontinuousconnections; Provide bicy locations. andpedestrianbridge)atstrategic the short-run Provide pedestrians; r Complete theprovision onallurban ofsidewalks etc.). (Osogbo –Ede,Osogbo- major Osogbomulti-modaltransportationcorridors Integrate pedestrian,bicycle andtransitfacilitieson corridor Osogbo the and Road Establish aCitytransitnetwork alongtheRing as streets inOsogbo to15metres rightofwaytoserve Upgrade existing major traffic corridor on selected road signs andtrafficlightsonallhighways; Provide pedestrianwalkways,trafficlane-mar at appropriate locationsonallmajorroads; bus-bays, lay-byes and pedestrian crossings (Zebra) Provide bus-stops(passenger systeminOsogbo Capital for taxiservice Territory; Encourage private sector-leddevelopment/initiativ using Develop aneffective Intra-city Mass Transit System large oads toprovide safeandconvenient accessfor olume of traffic to ensure safe and easy access urban MDS second mass transitbuses; - larger busesalongtheRingRoadandAbere

r; ls Ra, sl Ou Ra, Oja- Road, Osun Isale Road, Ilesa are;

Sabo - for pedestrian crossings (zebra crossing in

and Oke- cle, tricycle anddouble-wheelmotor- cle trailsandbicycles lanestoprovide re ra wti Oob. The Osogbo. within road order road. These roads will channel traffic channel will roads These road. replace small buses (blue bases) with bases) (blue buses small replace Fia corridor; o dshre no h inr ring inner the into discharge for distribute same to other parts of parts other to same distribute ransit Network (CTN) high

Ikirun –Ila- - Ikirun ’s shelter/interface), - Orangun Ila - Orangun kings, e 7. culture andeco-tourismintheState ofOsun. This willgreatly enhance theconserved. promotion of worshiplocationsare rehabilitatedporary andor monumentsandtraditionalcontem- artefacts, Culture and Tourism shallensure thatallhistorical ofitsresponsibilities,As part theState’s of Ministry the globaltourismmap. ated infrastructure toenhancethecity’s credentials on designed toupgradealltourismsitesandtheirassoci- proposed that a deliberate improvement programme is shops needtobeimproved upon.In essence, itis andCrafts theArts major heritagesites,particularly Also, thedifferent in tradesand vocations undertaken tional repute. its potentialasamajortourismdestinationofinterna- years, need majorimprovement ifthecityistoattain Grove, whichhadconsistentlydeterioratedover the sites liketheroad network withintheOsun Osogbo Several within the various heritage basic urban services 6. 3. 2. 1.

celebrated significance of Osogbo canbeupgraded and nous, historic, ar Consult withtraditionalistsonhow theindige- • • Encourage theadaptive re-use ofheritagebuildings: • • heritageassets: utory Document significant andcontrib- and preserve O-Renewal Heritage Overlay. of formerindustrialbuildingswithinthe Criteria willbespeltoutforcreative re-use Osogbo; historic significancewithintheurbanfabricof tion ofsignificantelementsarchitectural or building, thiswouldalsoensure- thepreserva While allo terms oftheHeritage Policy ofthestate. Area will only be permitted in line with the sites withinOsogbo Capital Territory Planning developmentAny new inandaround heritage area; bution totheoverall significanceofaheritage area thatare ofsignificanceormakeacontri- The Revie assets include: heritage, culture andtourism The strategiesforpromoting TOURISM HERITAGE, CULTURE AND w listsbuildingswithinthePlanning wing achangeofuseforheritage chitectural, cultural and social Some of the major historical landmarks and heritage 1. Establishment of a fire station close to major sites recommended for immediate conservation in commercial and residential areas especially those Osogbo include: The Osun Groove; Ataoja’s Palaces with a high concentration of filling stations e.g. (old and modern); Idi-Ogun; Busanyin; Idi-Baba; Iwo Road different deities’ shrines located across the city. 2. Establishment of a police station at Oja-Oba - Sabo road and Ataoja Palace due to the 8. URBAN SAFETY sensitive nature of the area 3. Establishment of road traffic safety infrastruc- The rapid and uncontrolled urbanization in Osogbo tures such pedestrian bridges and sidewalks, has often been accompanied by many safety problems traffic signs and controls along major roads with and challenges. The inability to resolve such conflicts high vehicular traffic e.g. Osogbo/Gbongan in a sustainable way has resulted in recurrent damage Road. to the natural environment on the one hand and on the urban economy, health, safety and overall amenity on the other hand. For the purpose of urban safety and security, the following is recommended: Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

17 18 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) communities inthePlanning Area includeIkirun, to othertowns converge atthisnodalcity. Themajor same localgovernment of Ifelodun. Hence major roads by Eko-Ende,western boundary a town within the by Iragbiji (in Boripe Local Government) and on its by Osogbo, thecapitalcityofState, ontheeast (in Odo-Otin local government) on the southern side of side Osunby and is bounded Inishaon its northern located withintheOsun North-East zone oftheState lie toitseasternside.Furthermore, iscentrally Ikirun to thesouthwhileIdi-Olo andAlaroka mountains by Obaagun/Gbogi hillstotheNorth andAafohill ofOsun State part north-eastern andissurrounded cityislocatedwithinavalley,nities. Ikirun onthe Government Areas encompassingseveral commu- government areas, namelyBoripeandIfelodun Local The Planning AreaIkirun covers twomainlocal BACKGROUND PLANNING AREA IKIRUN over approximately 209traditionalcompounds. national populationCensusis 60,826people,spread cityaccordingThe populationof Ikirun tothe2006 schemes inthePlanning Area. Housing privately Schemes/Estatesandafew owned walls andpainted.There are twolocalgovernment bricks and lately with cement blocks with plastered- laterite walls and thatched roofs and much later, burnt Brazilian-type of housingstock,initiallyconstructed The majority ofconsist buildings of inthe old Ikirun CentralMosqueIkirun atthecentre. (Akirun)’s royal palace, the Oja-Oba market and the Yoruba settlements,growing radiallyfrom theOba developedIkirun organically, asiscommonwithmost Eko-Ende, Eko-Ajala andSabo. Iragbiji, Ada, Iree, Iba, Obaagun, Ororuwo, Aagba, Source: ConsultantsSurvey Ikirun CityCentre Population Projections for Ikirun and Environs (2014 - 2033)

LGA 2006 2014 2018 2023 2033 Boripe (70%) 97550 (139358) 125507 (179296) 142340 (203371) 166642 (238060) 228340 (326200) Ifelodun (70%) 67724 (96748) 88492 (126417) 100155 (144507) 119561 (170801) 167030 (238614) Total 165274 213999 242495 286203 395370 OSUN 3423535 4035659 4404660 4936348 6287268 Source: NPC (2006); Consultant (2013)

When disaggregated into short (5 years), medium Findings from the Field study identified chronic (10 years) and long term (above 10 years) planning housing deficiencies and poor social and environmental horizons, the projected populations for the Planning conditions characterized by slums and squalor in the Area were estimated at 242495, 286203 and 395370 core area of Ikirun city. Until the state-wide infra- respectively. structure rehabilitation and urban renewal programme recently initiated by the State Government of Osun, MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES growth of Ikirun had been extensive but largely unregulated, inadvertently contributing to the development Ikirun Planning Area is characterized by mixed of slums and shanties in some areas of the city. In most land uses with dysfunctional location of residential, cases, residential and other buildings were constructed commercial and small scale industrial activities. Houses haphazardly, with little or no compliance with are usually prone to flooding and fire incidents because the extant physical planning regulations, e.g. of sub-standard airspace between buildings. Many building and health codes, zoning or sub-division houses are also overcrowded single room apartments regulations etc. There is also limited presence of with a high occupancy ratio. public facilities, infrastructure and amenities and the density is 439.98 persons per hectare. However, the predominant land use in Ikirun is

residential. Over seventy percent of the existing land The current housing backlog for the Ikirun Planning Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals use is residential. The density and intensity of this land Area is estimated on the basis of the Housing Charac- use varies from the central core area, which is teristics and Amenities data from the 2006 National densely. Residential density tends to fall as one Population and Housing Census. The data indicating 19 moves from the center towards the periphery. that a total of 3,696 persons did not have any rooms Commercial land use covers a total area of 9.74ha at all, is taken as the housing deficit for 2006. This, and accounts for 3.1% of the total land use with a when projected to 2014 at the same population growth total of 797 properties identified for this category of rate gives an estimated backlog of 4,755 persons for the land use (O’ Renewal Report 2013). Ikirun is a take-off year 2014. commercial nodal centre involving mostly distributive trading for several towns and other smaller settlements in the north-eastern part of Osun.

Population and Housing Shortfalls in Ikirun Planning Area Planning Area LGAs Population LGAs (2006) Regular Households 2006) Total, (Planning Area Housing Shortfall (LGAs,2006) Population 2006) (Total, Planning Area Housing Shortfall 2014 (2006) Planning Area Population Projected (2014) Total Population Projected (2018) Total Population Projected (2023) Total Population Projected (2033) Total IKIRUN Boripe (70% 97550 20678 1224 165274 4755 213999 242495 286203 395370 of Total) (29540) (1749) (3696) Ifelodun 96748 14300 2472 (70% of (20429) (3531) Total) 20 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) Land UseProposal forIkirun PlanningArea protect thegoodagriculturallandfrom urbandevel- ofthetownland useinthewestern part inorder to etc. The plan has made provisions for agricultural commercial, industrial,public spaces,recreational cover allthekeycategoriesofusessuchasresidential, The Landuseproposals forthe Planning AreaIkirun LAND USEPROPOSALS Land UseBudgetfortheProjected Population(2014–2033) Total additionallandrequired forfuture Development Waste transferanddisposalsites Circulation, Roadsandutilities Institutional use Commercial landuse Industrial development Space required forRecreation/organised openspaces Total landrequired forResidentialuse Current backlogofHousinginthetown Number ofHouseholdsat6personsperhousehold Additional populationtoplanfor Projected populationto2033 Population in2014 around roads. themajorproposed ring/arterial provision isthecompactmixed landusedevelopment areas, commercial andpublicinstitutions.One unique adequate provisions have beenmadeforindustrial urban expansion of existingresidential areas. Similarly made forresidential land,intheformofaplanned courses from pollution. Adequate provisions have been opment as well thedamsurrounding aspreserve water 181,371.0 395,370.0 213,999.0 30,228.5 3,358.4 1,943.5 4,755.0 610.8 249.9 249.9 222.1 27.8 54.4 Among the key areas of strategic focus for Land Use Since the preferred urban form for Ikirun Planning under the Structure Plan are: Planning area is the composite model integrating the mono and polycentric models, new housing would 1. SHELTER AND SLUMS be developed in each in the other communities within the Ikirun Planning Area with each residential To meet the housing needs of families in Ikirun, a development taken as an integrated package provided comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of with essential basic urban services and facilities. In backlog of housing needs, improvement of existing Nigeria, the private sector is the leading provider of housing stock and provision of new housing units housing, being respon-sible for about 84% of the and serviced land for housing has to be adopted. The housing stock nationally. Efforts are to be made to Structure Plan for Ikirun therefore adopts a four-fold get all stakeholders in the housing sector to play strategy comprising: their roles effectively. Urban Renewal ❚❚ Upgrading all existing residential areas that manifest the attributes of slums as defined by UN Habitat. The extension of the O-Renewal slum upgrading This will focus on in-situ upgrading of existing programme has been recommended for all blighted housing together with provision of comprehensive parts of Ikirun. This corrective measure will address the on-site infrastructure such as roads, drainage, sanita- existing housing gaps in Ikirun and environs. However, tion, water supply etc. This proposal is in line with a preventive approach of not allowing slum formation the programme of the state government to carry out in the first instance is recommended. Building on the urban upgrading within one kilometer radius of the experience gained from these and other previous Urban core of Ikirun. Consequently, the activity is to be Renewal schemes, basic strategies to be adopted to extended to cover all parts of the town and not just arrest the proliferation of slums in Ikirun and environs the older parts of the city. Attention will be paid to will include the following: the proper channelization and dredging of streams ❚❚ Provide support to local government councils, the which pose a hazard of flooding to residents. Property Development Corporation of Osun State (PDCOS) as well as private sector housing providers, ❚❚ Introducing in-fill housing programmes in the to acquire and lay out sizeable parcels of land with

upgraded areas, where vacant land exist, to maximize associated infrastructure in place before planning Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals the value and benefits of the new infrastructure approvals are given and housing construction being upgraded. commences on the sites; 21 ❚❚ Initiating new housing projects to cater for the ❚❚ Ensure equal access to both the rich and poor in expected population increase in the short, medium order to guarantee access to affordable housing for and long terms. The plan proposes the completion all strata of the anticipated population; of all uncompleted housing schemes in the city, particularly the housing schemes being developed ❚❚ Throughdemonstrated strong political support, by the local governments within Ikirun Planning promote community participation and institution- Area, namely the Ifelodun Local Government alized community-driven development initiatives as housing scheme which is about 65% completed; essential ingredients for sustainability of the project; the Eko-Ende Road Scheme (recently renamed Oba Rauf Adedeji Housing Estate); and the estate at ❚❚ Adopt pro-poor building codes and standards; Dagbolu Village along Osogbo Road, Ikirun as well as all other proposed schemes already allotted for ❚❚ Upgrade slums in-situ; housing by the local and State governments. ❚❚ Adoption of upgrading and rehabilitation, rather ❚❚ Improving access to serviced land through construc- than total bulldozing of slums as the preferred tion of additional residential layout schemes and option for slum upgrading unless such becomes the sites and services projects. only feasible alternative;

New Housing Development ❚❚ Relocation and resettlement of slum dwellers, where New housing development are recommended for it is absolutely necessary, especially to alleviate the location at the Dagbolu Housing Scheme on Osogbo suffering occasioned by their relocation; Road as well as around the Federal School of Science Urban planning issues appear to be stand alone in the located on old Osogbo-Ikirun Road. This location state. Although many agencies are involved, there is a is in close proximity to the new Dagbolu O-HUB tendency for people to expect the anchoring ministry Commodity market currently under construction. to be the sole agency playing all the roles. These shall compliment the already existing Property Specifically, parts of Ifelodun and Boripe Local Development Corporation Estate located at Orisa Governments are under the Osun State Capital Elejin area on Osogbo Road, Ikirun. Territory Development Authority (OSCTDA), 22 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) benefit from clusteringandagglomeration. that woulduseiron andsteelastheirraw materialsto industriesandother relocation ofservice This area is to be better organized to provide space for plan foradequatelandonthis axisforindustrialarea. Osogbo-Offa road. Provision has beenmadeinthe There are industrial establishmentsalong few Ikirun- Industrial LandUse of the integratedresidentialpart development, addition tothecommercial facilitiesrecommended as areasdeveloped nodesinnew around in transportation ment more organized commercial activitieswouldbe around theOba’s palace.For develop ameaningful - traffic distributors,mainlyatthe township centre and nized. Commercial activitiesoccuralongthemajor Currently, commercial landusesare largelyunorga- within thePlanning Area and providing employment. and effectively asawayofboostingtheeconomy markets inthearea tomakethemfunctionproperly The Plan recommends theupgradingofallexisting Commercial LandUse ment andincome. measures toboostthelocaleconomicbase,employ- Plan strongly recommends adoptionofthefollowing income levels ofmajorityits residents. The Structure improve andraisethe theeconomicbaseofIkirun There isanurgentneedforimmediatemeasures to 2. a largeextent. institutions thatrepresent theinterests ofthepeopleto milestones by all stakeholders including the traditional access toinformationonbenchmarks, roadmaps and Akirun’smeaningful, reflected views theneedforwide inter-ministerial committees.For urbanplanningtobe for synergy among allministriesthrough ‘effective’ the Structure Plan showed clearlythat there is need The experience of the Urban programmeRenewal and facilitymappingetc. surveying, Local Government officialsinsuch areas asGISskills, Planning Area. There isneedtobuildthecapacityof was perceived inthetwoLocalGovernments inthe ofcapacityinrelationA dearth tourbanplanning Development. ofLands,Physicalthe Ministry Planning andUrban etc andrendering periodicreports ofitsactivitiesto management ofsameforsustainabledevelopment ration of planning schemes for various land uses and acquisitionoflandfortheprepa- facilities andservices, Territory; initiatingandcoordinating infrastructure and programmes forthearea designatedasCapital within theframework oftheState Government policy broad physical planning policy and programmes hence fortheaffectedareas, theOSCTDAistoinitiate DEVELOPMENT LOCAL ECONOMIC Small Businesses the addition itisrecommended thattradeassociationsin strongly recommends agricul- offertile thepreservation In additiontourbanagriculture, thestructure plan intocompostforuseonthesefarms. converted scheme by whichbiodegradablesolidwaste wouldbe which couldbeintegratedwith awasterecycling are tobeprovidedservices ofthescheme, insupport allocation tointerested farmers.Agriculturalextension and environs are toidentifyandallotsuitable sitesfor in therespective localgovernments town in Ikirun ofAgriculturein collaboration with theDepartment economic base of the city. of The Planning Department policy, urbanagriculture isbeing integratedintothe employment and reducing poverty. As a deliberate plays acriticalrole inensuringfoodsecurity, providing rain-fed andirrigationfarming.Urban Agriculture flood plainshowever provide grounds forboth fertile in someneighbourhoods.Theseriver banksand city whichare atpresent prone tocausingflooding Urban Agriculture Square aswell asOsere waterfront. and upgradingofOja Oba, theAkirun’s Palace and library, busterminus,upgradedtownship roundabouts sion ofbasicfacilitieslikepublictoilets,markets, O-Renewal programme, istobeexpandedwithprovi- The town centre redevelopment, inlinewiththe Town Centre Redevelopment co-existence ofdifferent compatiblelanduses. adequate offstreet parking andpromoting harmonious increasing thedensityofneighborhoods,creating promote thismixed useproposalto withaview A detailedstudyanddesignistobeconducted ❚ ❚ ❚ improvement/upgrading as mixed usezones: The following highstreets are recommended for High Street Development developed aroundtheproposedouterringroad. commer-cial special business their organized transport pr Ikir ❚ be allo economy. As Small and informal businesses are the backbone of the Oke ❚ ❚ ❚ ovide good accommodation to smallbusiness.In Ikir Ikir Ikir un hasanumberofstreams through the running on sc a mre wmn associations, women market as such town, un toObaagun toIree toIba andSabo corridor; un toEko AjalatoEko Ende corridor; un toIragbiji toAda inBoripeLGA corridor; -AfoStreet. wed residential insome new neighborhoodsto building materials traders are traders materials building and, unions n poie wt tann t improve to training with provided and a deliberatepolicymixed landuseswill aaeet kls I adto, a addition, In skills. management

r pca ue oe il be will zone use special or tural land. In this vein, the land on the north western ❚❚ Construct effective sewages that can effectively part of the town around the Eko-Ende dam has been collect liquid waste allocated for agriculture. This presence of large body of water will ensure an all year round cultivation of ❚❚ Practically, explore the issues of waste to wealth in crops through both rain fed agriculture and irrigated order to provide income and employment through farming. waste sorting, composting and recycling.

3. ENVIRONMENT 4. BASIC URBAN SERVICES

Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal The Structure Plan aims to improve access and Due to poor maintenance, very poor hygiene practices, coverage to basic urban services by making adequate ineffective sewages and absence of waste disposal facil- land reservation to meet backlogs and match future ities, poor environmental conditions have constituted urban growth. The Structure Plan also seeks to ensure an eyesore in the Planning Area. The Structure Plan equitable access to affordable water, sanitation services, proposes the following to address waste disposal in the electricity, solid waste management, public toilet, civic Planning Area: Centre, public parking areas, educational institutions and health centers, cemeteries, fire service, recreation ❚❚ Provide adequate drainage system (drains) to carry and sport facilities etc. away foul water; This Structure Plan addresses the following basic urban ❚❚ Adequately plan a waste management system dealing services among others: with collection, transportation recycling and safe disposal; Water Supply Inadequate water supply is a major problem faced by ❚❚ Allocate and reserve land for waste management the residents of Ikirun town. The Eko-Ende dam is the systems, including sanitary waste disposal site; major source of potable water to Ifelodun LGA yet this has proved insufficient in meeting the growing needs ❚❚ Provide adequate refuse collection facilities within for water supply, hence, alternative sources of water .

the area particularly the commercial areas have been adopted. Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

Water Supply: Average Demand in Ikirun, Ila-Orangun and Osogbo Townships 23

Towns Average Water Produced Average Water Demand Population Projection (m3/day) (m3/day) (2013)

1 Ikirun and Environs 3,333.70 10,677 290,125 2 Ila Orangun and Environs 2,704.50 9,295 123,188 3 Osogbo and Environs 15,641.67 4,9148 1,067,467 Source: State of Osun Water Corporation (2013)

The following are proposals are made for water supply ❚❚ Re-organization and strengthening of the capacity of in Ikirun Planning Area under the Structure Plan: the State Water Corporation to carry out its statutory functions ❚❚ Provision of funds for projects to source water from the Eko-Ende dam to other parts of Ikirun town ❚❚ As a short term measure, the drilling and installation of Hand-Pumps and Motorized Boreholes to bridge ❚❚ Installing functional boreholes to complement the current shortfall. supplies ❚❚ Completion of drilling of 36 Hand-Pump Boreholes ❚❚ Rehabilitate existing distribution system and extend in Public Primary Schools in 12 LGAs under the same water supply to deprived areas. programme. When these projects are completed, it is expected that the water situation will improve ❚❚ Introduce effective system of cost recovery for tremendously in Ikirun and environs. sustainability of operations 24 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ ❚ ❚ ties suchas: thediversityinfrastructure of urbanactivi- tosupport for andplanningthelandrequired fortransportation Planning Area are tobeintegratedby makingprovision Transportation andlanduseinteractions within the Land UseandTransportation 5. Water Projects inIkirun ngun andOsogboCapitalTerritoryPlanningAreas multi-modal transportationsystem inIkirun,Ila-Ora- recommended are following The ❚ The ❚ Improvingroadsurface ❚ Residentiallanduseactivitiessuch 3 2 1 ❚ ❚ ❚ facilities. expansion will generate travel and need for new corridor. The sustenance of thepresent highway congestion) andeconomicdevelopment ingeneral. educational development (early arrival at school with highway infrastructure asameansofsupporting materials (scrapsetc)alongtheOsogbo-Ikir Industrial activities-haulageofindustrialraw Commercial activitiesatthe various market places Environs. Environs, andEnvirons, Ikirun Ila-Orangun and local go Administrative activitiesatthestatesecretariat, achieving othermobility-relatedgoals. will environs travel decrease and Ila-Orangun Ikirun, Osogbo, and Ila-Orangunenvirons. especially shops and schools will centres, health to trip travel and (MD for Eko-EndeWaterworks Procurement ofGeneratingset Eko-Ende DamGate Construction ofWalkway on Relocation ofpipeline PROJECT Structure Ikirun andIla-Orangun) be Osogbo S andOke-fia;settlementareasof TRANSPORTATION discouraged vernment headquarters withOsogbovernment and headquarters with P time by time lan recommendsinvestmentin as ras n sob, Ikirun Oshogbo, in roads C Class improved circulation, improved through forClassCroadswithin reducing congestion and congestion that Eko-Ende Waterworks Eko-Ende Junction Ikirun Alamisi MarkettoEko-Enderoad LOCATION o developing for addition s : al un ❚ ❚ ❚ Specialconsideration ❚ Specialconsideration ❚ Multi-modalcomparisons ❚ ❚ Adoption of Review of management strategies. improvementstransport mobility plussupportive various combinations of these options, such as public reforms growth andsmart landusepolicies.Consider and mobilitymanagementstrategiessuchaspricing options, includingimprovements tovarious modes, Multi-modal systemshouldhave transportation wheeled luggage)andaffordability. needs such as wheelchair users and people with systems toaccommodatepeoplewithspecial port into accountuniversal design(theabilityoftrans- physically oreconomicallydisadvantaged, taking of mobilityoptionsavailable topeoplewhoare cycling accesstotransitstopsandstations. between modes,suchasthequalityofpedestrianand system connectivity,port connections particularly transit systemeconomiesofscaleandscope. and marginal,shouldaccountforfactorssuchas livability. health, Landusedevelopment impacts,Community emissions, Equity impacts,Physical fitnessand for non-drivers, Energy consumption, Pollution Consumer costs, Traffic accidents, Qualityofaccess include: Congestion,Roadway costs,Parking costs, as equityandlandusechanges.Thisshouldatleast long-term, indirect andnon-market impactssuch information andfarepaymentsystems. integrated institutions,networks,stations, Impacts described (measured that cannotbequantified and costed allsignificantimpacts,including in varietyoftransportationimprovement • • • • • Awaiting release offunds REMARKS oeay aus sol be should values) monetary Source: StateofOsunWater Corporation(2013) Eko-Ende Waterworks supply For lighting Completed Eko-Ende Water workssupply Completed tobegiventhequality tobegiventrans- tobe both comprehensive user

❚ Impacts with regard to strategic objectives, 6. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION such as long-range land use and economic develop-ment to be reviewed. ❚❚ A sizeable number of dilapidated buildings are to be found within residential areas in Ikirun and ❚ Assess use of comprehensive transportation models environs, some of which are unsafe and unfit for , which consider multiple modes, generate traffic habitation. The drainage systems – primary impacts (the additional vehicle traffic caused by secondary and tertiary – especially River Osere expansion of congested roadways), and the effects and its tributaries also require adequate attention. of various mobility management strategies The existing drainage system and water courses are such as price changes, public transit service poorly managed (indis-criminate dumping) and quality improvements and land use charges. maintained, which results in annual flooding. Attention is also to be paid to the existing gully erosion sites at Ponjo and Oke-Iroko areas, while ❚ ❚ People involved in transportation decision-making flood prone areas are to be redeveloped. (public officials, planning professionals and commu- ❚❚ Effective storm water and waste management as well nity members) should live without using a personal as stringent enforcement of Development Control automobile for at least two typical weeks each year regulations will be pursued to reduce disaster risks that involve normal travel activities (commuting, along with enhanced water course management, shopping, social events, etc.) in order to experience urban agriculture and landscaping. A setback of 15m the non-automobile transportation system. is proposed for Osere stream. Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

25 26 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) Rore, Oke-Ila O BACKGROUND Ekiti State totheeast. Otan-Ayegbaju totheSouth West andOke-Imesi in located onthenorthernoutskirts ofthetown. Government Area. Òràngún iscurrentlythecapital of IfedayoLocal Yoruba that (often The largestother agricultural communities. Ajebamidele. Thesesettlementsareallmainly Ora-Igbomina, Obasinkin,Oyi- Orangun Census. 37,508 Governments, withpopulationfiguresof62,054and local governments,namelyIla The G Ila- in thePlanningAreais o vernment Area, Orangun city, the headquarters of the Ila Local Ila the of headquarters the city, Orangun Ila was Aran-Orin to the North, Oyantothe West, respectively accordingtothe2006National abbreviated as - Orangun Planning Other adjoiningsettlementsintheIla- city-state ofthesamename.Òkè-Ìlá rangun to the north-east, Agbamu,Arandun, rangun tothenorth-east, Planning AreaincludeAsanlu,OkeIla, capital oftheancientIgbomina,a shares The IfedayoLGASecretariat is settlement outsideIla-Orangun Òkè-Ìlá), boundaries with Ora and Area coverstwomain Òkè-Ìlá and PLANNING AREA an ancientcity Ayegun and ILA-ORANGUN Ifedayo Local Òràngún omriltaig ciiis wie am wine of palm while tapping activities, commercial/trading the populationisalsoengagedin A largesegmentof cassava products. where to Osogbo. enjoy town and popular in grown yam and planning horizons,isprojected at 144631,169301 medium (10years)andlong term (above10years) 2006, whendisaggregated into short(5years), Orangun PlanningAreawhich was 99,107in The estimatedpopulation projections forIla- itiveness sufficiently has it although lucrative and generations palm hunting Maize products the on dependent in as area, Igbomina South the of economy The processors 231983 respectively. the a ready a the flat the wine o its for as etr pr o Nigeria, of part Western s a is Some n generate and indigenes include is well nuh to enough tapping also of market rock cassava agriculture. The popular crops and crops popular The agriculture. much the as omn rdtoa profession traditional common preferred thus gari, Yams, popular. palm of surfaces are surfaces area, at farmers sought growth h pl wine palm the Ila not had lafun drive - the Kolanut, Orangun. oil been known texture. The Capsfeed en acquired been in and for Source: ConsultantsSurvey Ila-Orangun CityCentre production. after the effectively good for drying the drying for good Ila special h community. the fufu as Maize city’s The sell the sell Cassava, outside Feed Eleyintu, nuty is industry is n Oyan, in specie of specie kls for skills exploited compet- farmers mill highly tubers Game over and the in is Population Projections for Ila-Orangun and Environs (2014 - 2033)

LGA 2006 2014 2018 2023 2033 Ila 62049 79831 90551 105996 145240 Ifedayo 37058 47678 54080 63305 86743 Total 99107 127509 144631 169301 231983 OSUN 3423535 4035659 4404660 4936348 6287268 Source: NPC (2006); Consultant (2013)

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES Over the years, Ila-Orangun has witnessed substantial spatial and population growth. The establishment of the As ancient cities, the two most prominent Osun State College of Education and lately the Mobile settlements in the Planning Area, Ila-Orangun and Police Training College are important factors which have Oke-Ila grew organically, following no discernible contributed to urban growth in Igbomina land. pattern that is based on a formal planning blueprint as is known today. The cities, as was The current housing backlog for the Ila-Orangun common with most Yoruba settlements, grew Planning Area is estimated on the basis of the Housing radially around the Oba’s royal palace with the Characteristics and Amenities data from the 2006 revered Igbonnibi statue/roundabout in Ila- National Population and Housing Census. The data Orangun very close to the Oja-Oba (King’s indicating that a total of 1881 persons did not have any market) and the city’s Central Mosque among other rooms at all, is taken as the housing deficit for 2006. landmarks, spreading out to the farthest point of This, when projected to 2014 at the same population the settlement that existed till the middle of the last growth rate gives an estimated backlog of 2420 persons century. for the take-off year 2014. Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

Population and Housing Shortfalls in Ila-Orangun Planning Area 27 Planning Area LGAs Population LGAs (2006) Regular Households Total, (Planning Area 2006) Housing Shortfall (LGAs,2006) Population (Total, Planning Area 2006) Housing Shortfall 2014 Planning Area (2006) Population Projected (2014) Total Population Projected (2018) Total Population Projected (2023) Total Population Projected (2033) Total ILA Ila LGA 62,054 13605 1483 99107 2420 127509 144631 169301 231983 (1881)

Field studies by the Consultants have identified chronic adequate setbacks from access routes, airspaces within housing deficiencies and poor social and residential structures and other building and health codes, environments as the major prevailing shelter issues in including zoning or sub-division regulations. the core area of Ila-Orangun. Majority of the dwellings within the traditional core of Ila-Orangun city Other development issues in the Ila Planning Area and other settlements are of the old Corridor Access include absence of public facilities and amenities; “Brazilian design” (locally called “face-me-I-face-you rising crime rate and related problems involving social houses), several of which date back to the pre-colonial miscreants, robberies, rapes and other anti-social period built without any discernible layout planning. misdemeanor; lack of water or provision for sewage Until recently, urban growth and development in and electricity; overcrowded room occupancy rates Ila-Orangun was largely unregulated, a situation and high occupancy ratio; and, high vulnerability reflected in haphazard construction of residential to flooding or fire incidents partly due to poor/lack buildings and allied uses with little or no compliance of standard airspace between buildings and with the extant physical planning regulations requiring inadequate drainages . 28 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) LAND USEPROPOSALS Land UseBudgetfortheProjected Population(2014–2033) Land UseProposalforIla-OrangunPlanningArea with someupgradingandredevel- old core to the recommended is and residential in use Land agricultural good of use judicious the spaces, Ila- public the as such for uses proposals use Planning Land The Total additionallandrequired forfuture Development Waste transferanddisposalsites Circulation, Roadsandutilities Institutional use Commercial landuse Industrial development Space required forRecreation/organised openspaces Total landrequired forResidentialuse Current backlogofHousinginthetown Number ofHouseholdsat6personsperhousehold Additional populationtoplanfor Projected populationto2033 Population in2014 ra oes l te e ctgre of categories key the all covers Area eieta, omril industrial, commercial, residential, recreational etc. The plan advocates plan The etc. recreational of urban land and the preservation the and land urban of ad rm ra development. urban from land ra ae i mainly is area urban continue, however, continue, Orangun improve andmedium term. efficiencyin boththeshort improved to integratethetown transportation and town. The plan has made concrete arrangements for development is proposed as a natural extension of the In additionnew, compact mixed usedresidential industrial andagriculturaluses. residential, public/institutionallanduse,commercial, more forthefuture orlessinsectorstocarter needsof opment. Outside thecore area, thecitywillexpand 104,474.0 231,983.0 127,509.0 437.5 Ha 238.9 Ha 75.1 Ha 30.7 Ha 30.7 Ha 27.3 Ha 31.3 Ha 2,420.0 1,881.0 3.4 Ha Among the key areas of strategic focus for Land Use ❚❚ Adoption of a policy on slum upgrading and doing Planning under the Structure Plan are: away with slum clearance, total bulldozing of slums.

1. SHELTER AND SLUMS ❚❚ Adopting the principle of subsidiarity i.e. devolving responsibilities and accountability to the lowest The Structure Plan adopts the following strategies to appropriate level as a critical factor; address the backlog of housing needs, improvement of existing housing stock and provision of new ❚❚ Involvement of donor agencies in the scheme, as housing units and serviced land for housing in Ila- support to national and sub-national governments Orangun: in implementation of slum upgrading projects; ❚❚ Upgrading all existing residential areas that manifest the attributes of slums as defined by UN Habitat. ❚❚ Adopting strict design, affordable and pro-poor This will focus on in-situ upgrading of existing engineering design and cost standards. housing together with provision of comprehensive on-site infrastructure such as roads, drainage, sanita- A dearth of capacity in relation to urban planning tion, water supply etc. This proposal is in line with was perceived in the two Local Governments in the the programme of the state government to carry out Planning Area. There is need to build the capacity of urban upgrading within one kilometre radius of the Local Government officials in such areas as GIS skills, core of Ila Orangun. Consequently, the activity is to surveying, facility mapping etc. be extended to cover all parts of the town and not just the older parts of the city; Also, the experience of the Urban Renewal programme and the Structure Plan showed clearly that there is need ❚❚ Introducing in-fill housing schemes in the upgraded for synergy among all ministries through ‘effective’ area, where vacant spaces exist, to maximize the inter-ministerial committees. value and benefits of the new infrastructure being upgraded; 2. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ❚❚ Prepare detailed layout schemes, opening up of land

designated for residential development and construc- There is an urgent need for immediate measures Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals tion of roads and other residential infrastructure; to improve the economic base of Ila-Orangun and raise the income levels of majority of its ❚❚ Initiating housing projects to cater for the expected residents. The Structure Plan strongly recommends 29 population increase in the short, medium and long adoption of the following measures to boost the terms; local economic base, employment and income levels.

❚❚ Improving access to serviced land through construc- Commercial Land Use tion of additional residential layout schemes and The Plan recommends the upgrading of all existing sites and services projects. markets in the area to make them function properly and effectively as a way of boosting the economy Urban Renewal within the Planning Area and providing employment. In addition to the extension of the O-Renewal slum Currently, commercial land uses are largely unorga- upgrading programme to all blighted parts of Ila nized. Commercial activities occur along the major Orangun, the following strategies are to be adopted traffic distributors, mainly at the township centre and to arrest the proliferation of slums in Ila-Orangun around the Oba’s palace. For a meaningful develop- and environs: ment more organized commercial activities would be developed around transportation nodes in new areas in ❚❚ Ensure equal access to serviced land to both the rich addition to the commercial facilities recommended as and poor in order to guarantee access to affordable part of the integrated residential development, housing for all strata of the anticipated population; Small Businesses ❚❚ Through demonstratedstrong political support, Small and informal businesses are the backbone of the promote community participation and institution- economy. As a deliberate policy mixed land uses will alized community-driven development initiatives as be allowed in some new residential neighbourhoods essential ingredients for sustainability of the project; to provide good accommodation to small business. In addition it is recommended that trade associations ❚❚ Adopt pro-poor building codes and standards; in the town, such as market women associations, transport unions and building materials traders are ❚❚ Upgrade slums in-situ; organized and provided with training to improve their business management skills. 30 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) Water Supply:Average DemandinIkirun,Ila-OrangunandOsogboTownships water,portable electricity, sanitationservices, solid also seekstoensure equitableaccesstoaffordable and and matchfuture urbangrowth. The Structure Plan for providingreservation ones to meet backlogs new by makingadequateland for basicurbanservices The Structure Plan aims to improve on the standards Basic UrbanServices ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ management inthePlanning Area: Structure Plan proposes thefollowing to address solid have constituted aneyesore inthePlanning Area. The disposal facilities,poorenvironmental conditions ineffective managementandabsenceofwaste sewage Due poor hygiene practices, to poor maintenance, very Solid Waste Disposal 3. ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ IkirunandEnvirons 1 IlaOrangunandEnvirons 2 OsogboandEnvirons 3 agriculture andlocalfabrication. employment through backward integrationwith Recycle refuse, especiallycomposting,toprovide and disposal. facilities foreffective solidwaste collection, recycling Pr forthewastethathastobedisposed. site tocarter agency, landfill andallocatesuitablelandforsanitary Identify reusetion, transportation, andrecycling. effective and sustainable methods for waste collec- integrated wastemanagementplanthatwillprovide Based tion andcharacteristicsofthetown. Under ovide adequatewastemanagementequipmentand Towns take a further studytoestablishwastegenera- take afurther ENVIRONMENT on the result of this study, establish an , with both the planning and Environmental Produced (m3/day) Average Water 15,641.67 3,333.70 2,704.50 laboratory andminiweather station. laboratory libraries, e-library, access routes forthephysicallydisabledaswell asof Education services: This Structure Plan addresses thefollowing basicurban facilities etc. centres, cemeteries,firerecreation service, andsport parking areas, educationalinstitutionsandhealth waste management,publictoilet,civicCentre, public of waterhave beenadopted. the residents ofIla Orangun, hence,alternative sources Inadequate watersupplyisamajorproblem facedby Water Supply health development inthePlanning Area: The Structure Plan adoptsthefollowing proposals for Health population. Th secondary ofadditionalclassrooms forpublic and construction Ila- in schools primary all of rehabilitation ongoing the of in thestate.The Structure Plan proposes theextension anticipation of infrastructure isrequired tion of schoolsinthePlanning Area, though additional ❚ ❚ Th ❚ ❚ of allhealthfacilities(publicandprivate) improving/upgrading existinghealthfacilities existing andproposed residential areas aswell as Impr Pr e s ovision ofcommunityhealthcentres inboth tate government isembarking ontherehabilita- Orangun, which are in poor state of repairs of state poor in are which Orangun, ove and maintain the landscape and buildings Demand (m3/day) schools to accommodate rising student Average Water demographic growth andsocial change e f Source: StateofOsunWater Corporation(2013) sick-bay, sciencelaboratories,music acilities wouldbeprovided with 10,677 4,9148 9,295 in theeducationalsector Population Projection 1,067,467 290,125 123,188 (2013) The following proposals are made for water supply in 4. TRANSPORTATION Ila-Orangun Planning Area under the Structure Plan: Land Use and Transportation Transportation and land use interactions within the ❚❚ Installing functional boreholes to complement Planning Area are to be integrated by making provision supplies for and planning the land required for transportation infrastructure required to support the diversity of ❚❚ Rehabilitate existing distribution system and extend urban activities such as: water supply to deprived areas. ❚❚ Improving roads surface of Class C roads within ❚❚ Introduce effective system of cost recovery for Osogbo, Ikirun and Ila-Orangun Planning Areas sustainability of operations will decrease travel time by alleviating congestion and achieve other mobility-related goals. ❚❚ Re-organization and strengthening of the capacity of the State Water Corporation to carry out its statu- ❚❚ The State inistryM of Transport is to support tory functions land development proposals in the Structure Plan through an infrastructure enhancement programme ❚❚ As a short term measure, the drilling and installation and adoption of transportation-related regulations. of Hand-Pumps and Motorized Boreholes to bridge the current shortfall. ❚❚ Introduction of city ring road system to ensure effective connectivity and ease of movement in the town. Electricity Supply The following recommendations to improve electricity Multi-mode Transport System supply in the Planning Area are proposed under the Multi-mode transportation also known as multi- Structure Plan: modalism, refers to a transport system that offers users diverse transport options that are effectively integrated, ❚❚ Provision of electricity facilities such as standard in order to provide a high degree of accessibility even poles, advanced transformers and increase in the for non-drivers. Multi-modal transport system involves

KVA supply to meet up with the growing population all the various modes of transportation in singularity Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals (walking, cycling, automobile, public transit, etc.) and ❚❚ Proper maintenance of facilities such as transformers, the connections among modes. Multi-modal trans- power lines and power grids portation system is complicated because modes differ 31 in various ways, including their availability, speed, ❚❚ The planning authority should work with HCNP to density, costs, limitations, and most appropriate uses. ensure that adequate facilities are provided in developing areas The following are recommendations for developing multi-modal transportation system in Ikirun, Ila-Ora- ❚❚ The state government should explore an investment ngun and Osogbo Planning Areas: in the Independent Power Production sector as a way of ensuring an adequate generation of power for ❚❚ Multi-modal transportation system should have commercial and industrial prosperity integrated institutions, networks, stations, user information, and fare payment systems. Recreation Centres There are no organized open spaces for recreation in ❚❚ Consider a variety of transportation improvement the Planning Area. Similarly, open spaces, especially options, including improvements to various modes, those within school premises serve as playground for and mobility management strategies such as pricing the youth and also serve as venues for week end parties. reforms and smart growth land use policies. Consider The following proposals are recommended under the various combinations of these options, such as public Structure Plan to encourage recreational activities in transport improvements plus supportive mobility the Planning Area: management strategies.

❚❚ Development of parks (mini-amusement) and ❚❚ Consider all significant impacts, including playgrounds in each residential, neighbourhood and long-term, indirect and non-market impacts communities. such as equity and land use charges. This should at least include: Congestion, Roadway costs, ❚❚ Provision of a sport hall in city centre. Parking costs, Consumer costs, Traffic accidents, Quality of access for non-drivers, Energy consumption, Pollution emissions, Equity impacts, Physical fitness and health, Land use development impacts, Community livability. 32 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ cycling accesstotransitstopsandstations. between modes, suchasthequalityofpedestrianand systemconnectivity,port connections particularly hne, ulc rni srie quality service transit public improvements andlandusecharges. changes, mobility managementstrategiessuchasprice of congestedroadways), andtheeffectsof various (the consider multiplemodes,generated Use comprehensive modelsthat transportation ment. such aslong-rangelanduseandeconomicdevelop- Indicate impactswithr wheeled luggage)andaffordability. needs such as wheelchair users and people with systemstoaccommodatepeoplewithspecial port into accountuniversal design(theabilityoftrans- physically oreconomicallydisadvantaged, taking of mobilityoptionsavailable topeoplewhoare Special considerationshouldbegiv Special considerationshouldbegiv transit systemeconomiesofscaleandscope. and marginal,shouldaccountforfactorssuchas Multi-modal comparisonsshouldbecompr (measured inmonetaryvalues)shouldbedescribed. Impacts that cannot be quantified andmonetized additional vehicle traffi egard tostrategicobjectives, c causedby expansion en tothequality traffic impacts en totrans- ehensive ❚ ❚ ❚ tion include: square. Some peculiarcharacteristicsthatneedatten- Police Stations are to be provided within the palace are tobeenhanced,whilefire stationsandadditional Activitiestrouble is important. by vigilantegroups Urban safetyandeffective accessto rescue intimeof 5. ❚ ❚ ❚ People inv the non-automobile transportation system. the non-automobiletransportation shopping, social events, etc.)inorder toexperience that involve normaltravel activities(commuting, automobile foratleasttwotypicalweeks eachyear nity members)shouldlive withoutusingapersonal (public officials, planning professionals and commu- Poor str Closeness ofbuildingstotheroad URBAN SAFETY uctural conditionsofthebuilding olved in transportation decision-making olved intransportation ILESA PLANNING AREA

Ilesa City Centre Source: Consultants Survey

BACKGROUND Iwaraja, Esa Oke, Aiyegunle, Esa Odo, Ijeda, Oja Oko, Erinmo, Kajola, Ibodi, Ere, Oke Osun, Oke-Ibode, Ilesa, the largest town and the capital of Ijesa Aiyegbaju, Orita Idominasi, Gada, Iwoye, Irojo, Orita- the State of kingdom in Osun, Nigeria, is one of the Ijeda, Imesi-Ile, Owode, Abebeyunmo, Ora, Ereja, Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals oldest settlements in Yorubaland. It was founded Orisa Oko, Iwaraja, Iwikun, Eti Oni, Alagbede, and c.1500 and lies in the Yoruba Hills and at the Isikun. intersection of roads from Ile-Ife, Osogbo, and 33 Akure. In order to achieve credible population estimates and The history of the Ijesa people with their capital at Ilesa projections, figures are computed on the basis of Local reflects, like the history of the Ijebu and Oyo, the advent Governments predominantly in the Planning Area (70 of a founding hero with Ifè affiliation. The foundation per cent of population) and Local Governments with traditions of the Ijesha, as of the other major kingdoms portions in the Planning Area (30 per cent of popula- of the region, take the form of a dynastic migration tion), as reflected in populations estimates for 2014 from Ile-Ife, the sacred centre of Yoruba mythology. - 2033 disaggregated by Local Governments.

Ilesa Planning Area includes a total of 31 settlements The computed population figures for Ilesa Planning located within Ilesa West, Ilesa East and parts of Area which was 562,297 in 2006, when disaggregated Ibokun, Oriade, Atakunmosa West and Atakunmosa into short (5 years), medium (10 years) and long term East Local Government Areas. The communities (above 10 years) planning horizons, is projected at within the planning area are: Ilesa, Irogbo, Ijebu-Jesa, 820581, 960551 and 1316287 respectively.

Average Population Projections for Ilesa Planning Area (2014 – 2033)

LGA 2006 2014 2018 2023 2033 Atakunmosa East (70%) 53338 (76197) 68624 (98034) 77838 (111197) 91116 (130165) 124850 (178357) Atakunmosa West 68643 88315 100173 117260 160675 Ilesa East 106586 137131 155545 182077 249489 Ilesa West 103555 133232 151122 176899 242395 Obokun (70%) 81558 (116511) 104931 (149901) 119020 (170029) 139322 (199032) 190905 (272721) Oriade 148617 191208 216883 253877 347973 Total Average 562297 723441 820581 960551 1316287 OSUN 3423535 4035659 4404660 4936348 6287268 Source: Analysis by Consultants 34 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) the existingsettlementsin Planning area. some 11,200hectares ofland tobedeveloped around needs oftheestimatedpopulation, comestoroughly The estimated land use budget required to cater for the Population andHousingShortfallsinOsogboCapitalTerritory PlanningArea housing, overcrowding, inadequateaccessto safewater, quality of attributes of slums, namely poor structural holds in these neighbourhoods tend to suffer from the Ereja, Oke Iyin, canbedescribed as slumareas. House- neighborhoods likeIloro, Omofe, Ayeso, Ikoti, Ifofin, of residential buildingsindifferent densityareas, some Though Ilesa planningarea hasseveral different types ofIlesa wereparts plannedinagridpatternlayout. the cityanditssurrounding settlements.Theolder extensively affectedthepatternandcharacterof the influxofmanymore peopleinto Ilesa. Thishas and theadvent oftheState ofOsun, there hasbeen in Nigeria, developments butwithnew springingup recognised asoneoftheearliestplannedsettlements From anurbanplanningperspective, Ilesa hasbeen for institutionaluseand4%industrialuse. 15% isforcommercial use;5%forreligious use;6%is spaces, roads andcirculation, rivers, streams andlakes); area inIlesa (i.e.thetotalurbanarea, excluding open tial shelter accounts for roughly 60% ofthe developed an overwhelmingly agriculturalpopulation.Residen- residencecentre of ofakingdomanditselftheprimary Yoruba town: alarge,nucleatedsettlementthatisthe Ilesa isconsidered aclassicexampleofthetypical MAJOR DEVELOPMENTISSUES ILESA Planning Area of Total) Obokun LGA(70% Ilesa EastLGA Ilesa West LGA LGA (70%ofTotal) Atakunmosa East LGA Atakunmosa West Oriade LGA of Total) Obokun LGA(70% Ilesa EastLGA Ilesa West LGA LGAs 106,586 103,555 (76,197) 148,617 106,586 103,555 68,643 81558 53338 81558 Population LGAs (2006) (24584) (16582) (24584) 17209 22360 23362 11607 14398 32141 17209 22360 23362 Regular Households (Planning Area Total, 2006) (1689) (1689) 1182 1461 7023 (970) 1150 3082 1182 1461 7023 679 Housing Shortfall (LGAs,2006) 562297 the take-off year 2014. rate gives anestimatedbacklogof17,275personsfor when projected to2014atthesamepopulationgrowth at all,istakenasthehousingdeficitfor2006.This, that atotalof13,427personsdidnothave anyrooms Population andHousing Census.Thedataindicating teristics andAmenitiesdatafrom the2006National Area isestimatedonthebasisofHousing Charac- The current housingbacklogforthe Ilesa Planning ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ and lackofsecure tenure, aswell asthefollowing: inadequate accesstosanitationandotherinfrastructure ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Population Planning and industrial,etc.). (e.g. residential, small and mediumscale enterprises Incompatible landusescoexistinginthesamearea ating machines;and, Pollution from motorvehicles andelectricitygener- Restrictions onmobilityaround thecity; Indiscriminate wastedumpingnearby; Inadequate disposalfacilities; sewage Poor ventilation; Area (Total, 2006) (13427) 17275 Housing Shortfall Planning Area 2014 (2006) 723441

Projected Population Total (2014) 820581

Projected Population Total (2018) 960551

Projected Population Total (2023) 1316287

Projected Population Total (2033) Land use budget for the projected population

Population in 2014 723,441.0 Projected population to 2033 1,316,287.0 Additional population to plan for 592,846.0 Number of Households at 6 persons per household 98,807.7 Current backlog of Housing in the Planning Area 17,275.0 Total land required for Residential use 6,449.0 Space required for Recreation/organised open spaces 177.9 Industrial development 737.0 Commercial land use 829.2 Institutional use 829.2 Circulation, Roads and utilities 2,026.8 Waste transfer and disposal sites 92.1 Total additional land required for future Development 11,141.2

The overall focus of the Structure Plan is to promote itiveness as well as the future economic prosperity and the development of a sound economic base through the provision of jobs for the unemployed, especially adequate provision of land and basic infrastructure, young people and women. The plan will also aim to to make Ilesa and surrounding settlements more prevent the growth of slums by providing adequate prosperous with strong and diverse long-term economic land for housing in advance of development. It will growth. It will also cater for the needs of existing local also ensure the upgrading and rehabilitation of existing businesses in order to ensure their viability and compet- blighted and slum areas.

Land Use Proposal for Ilesa Planning Area Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

35 36 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) eaiiain Te compre-h state government The rehabilitation. with dilapidated, b p Urban Upgrading ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ plan period: egies fortheprovision ofhousinginthearea withthe constraint. Theplan recommends thefollowing strat- development duetoabsenceofanymajorphysical residential areas inalmostalldirections ofexisting The planhasmadeprovision fortheexpansionof action. as thebasisforfurther mended undertheUrban Renewal schemeare toserve classified asslums. Improvements already recom- upgrading of existing built up areas which are now to thewholecommunity. Thiswill require significant terms ofsize, typeandlocationofhousingavailable ties with greater choices and achieve a better mix in reduce inequalities,create sociallymixed communi- The Structure Plan seekstoadoptstrategiesthatwill those withspecialneeds. compete financially inthehousingmarket as well as small housingunitsand,provision forthoseunableto nity. Thiswillincludetheprovision offamilysized and towards meetingtheneedsofallsectorscommu- housing types,sizes andtenures atthelocallevel The aim ofthe Structure Plan is toprovide a mix of 1. Planning under theStructure Plan are: Among thekeyareas ofstrategicfocusforLandUse prdn o the of upgrading h sre carri survey The ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ uildings, especially uildings, rogramme Development ofaffordable housing by thepublic Consolidation ofdevelopment in the outlining areas Pro of affordable housingunits. schemes, provision land and development of serviced Housing pro schools, basichealthcentres etc. and facilities including play grounds, urban services on-siteinfrastructure andalsobasicresidential sary neighbourhoods willbeprovided withalltheneces- proposed in the plan. The residential clusters and to accommodatetheplannedurbanexpansion Preparation ofdetailed r medium incomeearners. houses forsaletothepublic,especiallylow and and sector – such asIfe-IbadanExpressRoad. vision oflandtoreal estatedevelopers tobuild Federal Governmentagencies. SHELTER ANDSLUMS state government,localgovernment hwd ht a that showed vision targeting sites and services vision targetingsitesandservices many ’s O' d u b te O' the by out ed s in the core are core the in neighbourhoods e Renewal programme o hr i ne o rep of need in thers esidential layout schemes usata nu substantial a of Ilesa are old a old are Ilesa of a e sv renewal/ nsive

ne the under

br of mber Renewal i or air n d is anAgro-Industrial firm. business is the Leventistry-related Foundation, which Oba Foam andPaints. Theonlyothermajorindus- Rainbow Paints, Abiobe Plastics, Shalon Phano, Yinka markets, other large to medium employers the few are: breweries) which produces beer for local and national adjoining areas. Apart (Internationalfrom a brewery companiesinIlesa andits turing orconstruction relatively weak, duetotheabsence of majormanufac- At present the industrial base of the planning area is Industrial LandUse especially young peopleandwomen. businesses andprovision ofjobsfortheunemployed, as well assecure thefuture economicprosperity ofall in order toensure theirviabilityandcompetitiveness, seeks tocaterfortheneedsofexistinglocalbusinesses long termeconomicgrowth. The Structure Plan also settlements more prosperous withstrong anddiverse a soundeconomicbasetomakeIlesa andsurrounding The overall visionofthe Structure Plan istomaintain manufacturing industriesandbusinessservices. types inthecity are small scale and household industry are traded in the local market. Themost predominant (manioc), corn (maize), pumpkins, cotton, and kola nuts for Ijesa people. Palm oilandkernels,yams,cassava in additiontobeingatraditionalandculturalcentre ofcocoa Ilesa isamajorcollectionpointfortheexport 2. lacks basic cant. The closure of four factories use, compar ofland proportion manufacturing activityover thelast20years and the industrial a strong Ilesa isbelieve for improving Structure Plan proposes specific recommendations factorinhousingimprovement,an important the Since w otae ak f iei and Nigeria institutions. of Bank Mortgage prospects collaboration in scheme rehabilitation explore of Ministry to state the addition, Lands, In Ilesa. of employment for the people and income opportunities Renewal butsh five the that the ho t existing of tion o ties in ctivities ill be complem has remained virtually undeveloped and undeveloped virtually remained has wards he existing defici existing ra ugaig s upgrading urban the disposableincomeavailable tofamiliesis and Urban Development Urban and Planning Physical niain f h dcie f manufacturing of decline the of indication nraig h huig tc ad reduc and stock housing the increasing k DEVELOPMENT LOCAL ECONOMIC use il t mte ais s eomne i te O' the in recommended as radius ometre ed toresidential or other uses,isinsignifi- o the localeconomythrough enhanced d tohave experien Planning Area. T Area. Planning uld coverthee ented through t t. The Structure Pla Structure The t. currently earmark sn sok y hom by stock using ol nt e re be not hould o iiitn a housing a initiating for n tire buildupar inthelast10yearsisa he land designated for designated land he he repair/rehab ced a decline in ced adeclinein ed for industrial ed forindustrial with the Federal the with te financial other n recommends titd to stricted owners, e ea. ilita- in is g services. The priority for the Structure Plan is to reverse High Street Developments the trend by encouraging the retention of existing indus- The bustling vitality of street markets is part of the trial land for future use and creating new industrial and traditional shopping character of several streets in business parks that are attractive to investors. the city. Thus, street trading and informal markets, especially the ‘Night Markets’ along some major roads Industrial Park contribute to defining the character of our cities and The area around the disused nail making factory is to be this is particularly noticeable within the inner core of designated an Industrial Park. The area is appropriate for Ilesa, where the streets are lined with stores and kiosks. the warehousing and storage industry, due to the good This contributes to the vitality of the local economy road connections. While it is necessary to ensure that the and generates income for the people. While this may nail making factory is resuscitated, it is also important be desirable to some extent, it leads to congestion and to attract new investors by ensuring that all necessary undermines the amenity of the local areas due to the facilities, such as public water supply, electricity and haphazard nature of some of the market stalls and access roads, are provided on the site. This will ensure the tendency to encroach on the highway. However, viability and competitiveness of businesses and security drastic measures to relocate these activities could lead of employment. The provision of diverse employment to economic hardship and cause major disruptions opportunities is important for the city’s future prosperity in the lives of residents. The Structure Plan aims to and also of residents’ wellbeing. regulate this by adopting a design solution with proper controls. Commercial Land Use A detailed study of the existing office location identi- District and Local Shopping Centres fied that there is no specific preferred location for While Ilesa town centre will remain the central focus offices in Ilesa. Although there are a number of offices for comparison (non-food) goods and retailing services in the central area, the west of the city contains a larger and facilities, it will be necessary to ensure that local proportion of existing offices. Traditionally, offices convenience (food) retail activities are provided within and public buildings were concentrated in the centre the wider urban area. Ilesa has a number of local but they have since been dispersed with new offices shopping centres at different locations. These purpose being located across the city in a haphazard manner. built district centres are located in all the growth centres identified in the new urban for Ilesa. The Struc-

The Structure Plan intends to address this situation by Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals encouraging new office developments in the central ture Plan makes provision for four district and local area. In addition, the design of the new office blocks centres to be developed at locations indicated. These will be in the form of multiple floors in order to use the centres are all located in the new areas. They would 37 land more intensely, to be commensurate with the land comprise community shops which might include small value and prime location. This will be a component of supermarkets, newsagents, post office, pharmacy and the inner city regeneration. Internet café among others. Such neighbourhood centres and convenience retail shops are required Small Businesses within the city and suitable locations should be identi- The local economy of the Planning Area is to be fied in the built up areas while land will be designated supported by providing adequate land for the opera- for these activities in new areas. tion of small informal businesses. In line with the society’s preference for mixed land use development, Markets some areas of the town will be zoned for such activi- Markets provide the main focus for commercial, ties. Mixed activities will comprise both residential and trading and social activities within the Planning Area. commercial land uses, such as houses that accommo- Most markets in the city require major improvements date shops or small craft industries. in terms of provision for public parking, water supply, sanitation and solid waste management. Town Centre Redevelopment: Ilesa City Centre The Main Market (Atakunmosa) Ilesa Central Area has many good attributes, not The vitality and buoyancy of the main market is an least the palace, its historic and commercial important economic driver in Ilesa. The urban renewal buildings, but the area is in need of regeneration and plan contains proposals for improving the Ilesa main new investments to improve its proper function as the market (Atakunmosa). Although the market was Central Business District (CBD). The planned and properly laid out, it has since grown implementation of the urban regeneration of the beyond its boundaries and trading activities have one kilometre radius from the city centre under the spilled into adjoining roads and streets. In addition, O' Renewal scheme has already begun. The O' the market is not provided with adequate sanitation Renewal project will enhance the town centre and and waste disposal facilities. surrounding areas, making them more attractive to tourists and local residents. 38 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) beautiful landscapes. ments inthePlanning Area are innature rural with hilly area. Apart from thecityofIlesa, othersettle - lowland (tothesouth-west), woodedlandand,rocky/ divided intofourdistinctcharacters: thewetland, with hillsandrolling terrain.Thelandscape canbe The Planning Area is set within a beautiful landscape 3. Urban Agriculture quality oftheenvironment. of risk oils engine used from pollution the reduce to taken public and conveniences will provided auto and parts be utilization ofthelandforthispurpose.Thesitewill CentreMechanic Village/Auto economy andthequalityoftowns. tocreatingments, withaview renewed vibrancyofthe towns. These will also benefit from significant improve- Several othermarkets existinIlesa andneighbouring supply, sanitationandsolidwastemanagement. while provision willbemadeforpublicparking, water to themarket wouldbeupgradedandrehabilitated programme istherefore atoppriority. Allroads leading destination ofchoice.Themarket improvement the future ofIlesa citycentre performance asaregional The improvement ofthemarket isconsidered keyto is soitd ih uo ear, such repairs, auto with associated ties the successofscheme. also would services extension prospective to in allocation for Planning identify to mandated of respective the Departments security collaboration The food for ensure rewarding farmers. farming make only also but not employment will This the in techniques farming intensive introduction the recommends development. urban by over taken identified be will land the of base economic agriculture urban employment Ilesa of streams rivers, and of plains Flood poverty. reducing economy,the rural ensuringfoodsecurityand Urban r large Thea reaa lready designated smechanics village is a elated activities.The Structure Plan wouldensure full designed to accommodate complementary activi- complementary accommodate to designed te marshy other and capableofaccommodatingotherautomobile ae, ca mtl eyln, ye vulcanizing tyre recycling, metal scrap sales, ENVIRONMENT Agriculture plays acriticalrole insupporting rvd a od potnt ad ore of source and opportunity good a provide anig mn ohr. aiiis o be to Facilities others. among painting for many people. As a deliberate policy, deliberate a As people. many for with the Departments of Agriculture in Agriculture of Departments the with oa Gvrmns ol be would Governments Local ad wti te ra fabric urban the within lands nld rsarns public restaurants, include ol b itgae it the into integrated be would city. Also, all good agricultural good all Also, city. n dmrae utbe sites suitable demarcate and n peevd rm being from preserved and car park. Measures will be will Measures park. car e rvdd o ensure to provided be amr. Agricultural farmers. otmnto and contamination n ue f more of use and and to improve the improve to and Ilesa city region. city Ilesa h pa also plan The as uo spare auto and Natural Environment andminimisefloodrisks. from transportation environment will alsohelpreduce carbon emissions Prudent useoflandandtheprotection ofthenatural takes placeinanenvironmentally sustainablemanner. as thelocalcharacterby ensuringthatdevelopment protecting thenaturalandbuiltenvironments aswell of the Structure Plan’s strategy. to This is with a view part developmentsnew totakeplaceisanimportant its landscapeandbiodiversity whilealsoallowing for and enhancingthearea’s environmental assets,including of amenityandenvironmental degradation.Protecting uncontrolled development, whichresulted intheloss The Planning Area hadinthepastbeensubjectedto Environmental Quality acquired internationalor national recognition. There from shrinesandotherculturalfacilities thathave protection forhistoricassetsapart present nostatutory are aspectofthearea’s an important past.There isat parks andgardens, andarchaeological remains that valued assets. This includes buildings and structures, The builtenvironment isoneoftheplanarea’s most Built Environment areas whichneedtobeaddressed. also recognises that there are key issues in the rural facing thegrowth andregeneration ofurbanareas, it Structure Plan focuses,necessarily, onthechallenges ofthearea.for asignificantpart Whilemuchofthe rural communitiesandundeveloped landaccount The dispersed network ofsmalltowns, villagesandhamlets. Much of thePlanning area in nature is rural with a conserva-tion enhancement. requires environment made the of quality the as devalued not this that important and therefore special very a area the of quality general wildlife natural in These rich are that habitat lands open many and natural environment worthy ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ture Plan willseekto: thequalityofenvironment, theStrucpreserving - In order toaddress thechallengesassociatedwith future. Th ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ the integrityandsignificanceofdesignatedsites; Conserv Pr sources frompollutionthroughliquidwastes; Ensur Minimise thelossofnaturalhabitatsandpr minimise the risk of flooding and p e Planning Area isendowed withahighquality eserve goodagriculturalland;and, eserve There are alsogloballyacclaimedheritagesites e efficient management of storm water to n boiest wti the within biodiversity and e historicassets. n bit ses tgte wt the with together assets, built and rural and urban areas, give the give areas, urban and rural aube hrce. t is It character. valuable of preservation of preservation itnt hrce is character distinct natural and man- and natural oet water rotect Planning for and/or eserve eserve Area. the is no comprehensive listing of ancient monuments or managed in the Planning Area are to be carefully buildings of historic and architectural merit. There considered. At present, almost all waste generated is are also no designated conservation areas and no either dumped in open ditches or thrown away indis- recognised body – statutory or voluntary - responsible criminately. Reducing the amount of waste generated for management of the built environment. Therefore, and maximising the opportunities for turning wastes a considerable number of assets are at risk from the into assets is part of the Structure Plan’s strategy for impact of development pressure. sustainable development, especially by encouraging recycling and composting. Government and partner organizations will be encouraged to urgently document issues relating to their 4. Basic Urban Services valuable assets though a comprehensive surveying and exercise. Mechanisms to protect specific assets will be The provision of basic urban services has remained strengthened through policies in this plan. a big challenge for local governments in Nigeria and Ilesa Planning Area is no exception. Generally, the The relationship between new developments and the authorities lack the resources and capacity to match existing built form is one that requires careful consid- urban growth with necessary infrastructure. Most new eration. New developments will also be encouraged, neighborhoods are not adequately served with basic through proper design, to help reinforce the character services and infrastructure like tarred roads, pipe-borne of local neighbourhoods which makes them unique. water supply and solid waste management. Hence, most estates, industries and individuals who can afford Open spaces, Parks and Gardens the costs drill their own boreholes and install overhead Although there are some incidental open spaces in Ilesa, tanks to provide water for their use. In other cases, there is a dearth of organized open spaces and recre- residents have to rely on private vendors for the provi- ation grounds, as most of the squares and traditional sion of services. open spaces have been lost to buildings/developments. Also, the variety of types of open space, including parks Educational Facilities and gardens, natural and semi-natural greens spaces, In line with the recently introduced educational amenity green space is also limited. Adequate space is reforms adopted by the State Government of Osun,

needed for use by children and the other active popula- efforts would be made to ensure that: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals tions for sports facilities and recreation. The Structure Plan recommends the provision of organized open ❚❚ Adequate provision is made through land use projec- spaces and sporting facilities at the neighbourhood, tions to meet the requirements of all educational 39 district and city level. The facilities to be provided will facilities in both the short, medium and long term vary with the level in the hierarchy. In addition, provi- across the state; sion will be made in the new areas for multiple uses of open spaces. For example, the neighbourhood can ❚❚ All the schools planned under the education reform share playing fields with primary schools. are built and made ready in good time, as the state has a high level of literacy in Nigeria and there will Environmental Pollution Control and be need to increase access to education in the future. Management The overall aim of planning and pollution control Healthcare Facilities policies is to ensure the sustainable and beneficial use The health and welfare of the people is paramount of land without jeopardizing its future value. Hence, and the provision of healthcare facilities is essential activities necessary for societal and economic activities for building a healthy community. The Structure Plan but which may be prone to polluting the environment aims to improve and expand health care facilities. The are to be appropriately located and subject to controls provision of adequate healthcare services will help in order to minimise their adverse effects and contain to reduce child and maternal death rates and HIV/ such within acceptable limits. AIDS prevalence in the Planning Area. The Structure Plan also recognizes the role of the private sector in Under the Structure Plan, planning policies would providing healthcare facilities and will build on this play a key role in directing development away from to encourage establishment of more private hospitals areas that may give rise to pollution either directly or in the Planning Area through adoption of an effective indirectly, towards ensuring that other uses and devel- mix of regulations and incentives to encourage private opments are not, as far as possible, affected by major sector participation. existing or potential sources of pollution. Water Supply Solid Waste Management The Structure Plan recognizes that ‘Water is life’ The level, composition and nature of waste gener- and that the need to improve access and coverage is ated in the Planning Area are changing. The amount imperative. Therefore the Plan recommends that the of waste generated and the ways in which waste is construction of distribution networks, especially the 40 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) city andtheentire state. ments towards expanding economic activities in the Structure Plan willpositively promote such develop- local andinternationalmeetings andconferences. The and visitorsalsoprovide afacilityforhosting both ofafive-star tourists hotelin construction Ilesa toserve hotels andcommercial development. There isneedfor The Structure Plan proposes adequateprovision for exceptor properties inlinewithstated standards. removal, alteration of historic buildings, trees, stonewalls criminate fellingoftrees, animalpoaching, airpollution, adoption ofregulations toprevent deforestation, indis- itation andprotection programme, whichwillleadto in criticalneedofprotection andestablisharehabil- locations. Thisstudywillalsoidentifyhistoric resources ings, barns,archaeological sitesandotherimportant identifying anddocumentingallroyal historicbuild- A comprehensive isproposed forthepurposeof survey provided. sites willbedocumentedandinformationbrochures tourists tothesefacilities.It isintendedthatallthe these features andto improve and expand access by The Structure and Plan aimstopreserve rehabilitate among others. and, theImesi-Ile Mysterious Movement ofRock site, Footprint,Carved Esa-Oke; Mineral Spring, Esa-Oke Ancient Palace ofOwaObokun Ipole Ijesa; Natural Ipetu-Jesa Mat Weaving (Native Special) Ipetu-Jesa; Statue ofOwa-Obokun; Ipetu-Ijesa Forest Reserve; Falls in Erin-Ijesa; the Ancient Wall Clock, Ilesa; the Yorubacentury warswasratified);the Olumirin Water to thesitewhere the1886armisticetoend19th Centre atImesi-Ile (alivingandhistorictestimony regalia; the hero inhisfullmilitary Yoruba War Camp at IlesaYoruba whichdepictsthe19thCentury war Planning Area. Theseincludethe Ogedengbe Cenotaph There are manyheritageandhistoricsitesin Ilesa Conservation andRehabilitationofSites 4. promoted intheprovision ofwatersupply. wouldbe supply mainsandpublic-private partnerships Policy. New developments are tobeconnectedwater in thestateiscritical,linewithNational Water in thedevelopment ofthewaterresources potential and Ogun/Osun River Basin Development Authority cooperation oftheFederal of Ministry Water Resources and theneedforthemtowork inpartnership. The of thedifferent agenciesconcernedwithwatersupply 2015 andbeyond. The Master Plan recognizes the roles water supplytowards achievingtheMDGtargetsfor All residential estatesmustprovide accesstopotable rehabilitation offaultylinesinoldareas. areasreticulation andthe ofwaterpipesinallunserved TOURISM HERIT AGE, CULTURE AND include thefollowing amongothers. the structure planhasmadeseveral proposals. These In order toeasemovement ofpeopleandgoods, ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ use development by adoptingthefollowing principles: Planning Area and land and integrate transportation systemsinthe challenges withinexistingtransportation The Structure Plan aimsto remedy identifiedissuesand 5. and rail. network ismadeupofroadsexisting transportation at Idostate with the Airport Osun as a focal point. that willprovide areas rapidaccess toimportant inthe the State ofOsun toincluderoad andrailtransport systemwill be developed for multi-modal transport Itconstruction. isalsoenvisagedthatanintegrated currently andrapidaccesstotheairport under services state level railnetwork formovement ofpeople,goods, rail linewillbeexpandedtolinkupwithaproposed The Structure Plan envisagesthat theexistingnational ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Road etc. city, Ife –Akure Road, Esa-Oke Road, Osogbo-Ilesa city –theIbadan-Ife Express Way thatpassesby the fit withcommunitycharacter. traffic; the residents andsegregate vehicular andpedestrian T to statehighways; P development; the proliferation ofsinglelotcommercial/industrial D lower areas; densitydevelopment inrural development patternstoreduce vehicular tripsand growth areas) viahigherdensity, mixed use,land town centres, neighborhoodcentres orotherdefined Concentrate dev of lifeinthecommunity; including traffic flow, whilemaintainingthequality E collector streets andaccessroads. are to have definite hierarchy – distributor roads, detailed outattheimplementationstate.The roads R congestion attheoldcitycentre. traffic, increase functionalefficiencyand reduce Constr U P o provide pedestrianwalkwaystoensure safetyof lan and design transportation improvementslan anddesigntransportation that lan foracommunitystreet network thatconnects nhance thefunctionalityofhighwaysandroads oad Hierarchy residential innew areas tobe pgrading ofexistingdistributorroads withinthe iscourage stripdevelopment alonghighwaysand uction ofaninnerringroad todistribute TRANSPORTATION elopment ingrowth areas (e.g. The 6. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION and poor maintenance. Forests and woodlands also deliver benefits through the creation of diverse habitats Global warming and the consequences of climate by providing recreation opportunities, alleviating flood change have raised concerns about flooding and other risk and have the potential to contribute to wider natural disasters. Though most settlements in the climate change issues such as creating carbon sinks or Planning Area are free from the risk of flooding, a providing fuel for renewable energy. few areas located along main water courses, rivers and streams as well as some other marshy low-lying areas The management of run-off water in order to minimise are vulnerable. The strategy of the Structure plan is to the risk of flooding from either rivers or surface water preserve these sensitive ecosystems by ‘greening’ the will ameliorate the threats faced by residents. The river flood plains. In addition, regular dredging and impacts of climate change and increased precipitation channelization is recommended. may, however, lead to increased flooding within the Planning Area in the future and must be addressed. In Forest areas and woodlands provide a wide range of order to address the potential effects of climate change, social, environmental and economic benefits. Sustain- Planning Authorities will be required to appraise, able and positive woodland management is the key to manage and reduce flood risk from all sources by securing these benefits over the long term. The Planning prohibiting developments in areas of greatest risk and, Area has a relatively high level of tree cover, but this has where this is not possible, flood risk management strat- been under sustained pressure through illegal logging egies will be adopted. Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

41 42 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) valley surroundedbysteepsidedhills(Ozanne,1968). located are settlements These crowns beaded wearing and rulers their with of recognized Each Omologun. Ijugbe, Ideta- Iloromu, Oko, Ido, comprising communities Oyo, developed intoamajorempire. kingdom ofBenin which,likethe Yoruba kingdomof political andeconomicpower shiftedtothenearby 1400 A.D. After this period, production declined as expressiontheir peakofartistic between 1200and bronze, stoneandterracottasculptures, whichreached is known worldwideforitsancientandnaturalistic with housesfeaturingpotsherd pavements. Ilé-Ifè substantial size between the9thand12thcenturies, civilization andculture. Thecitywasasettlementof ofthe traditionalbirthplace Yorubaand important millennium AD andbecame the mostpopulous Ile-Ife wasfirstoccupiedatleastasearlythe1st BACKGROUND the ancientlandmarks are visiblearound thecity. their godsare stillevidenttodayinthestudyarea and From allhistoricalaccounts,the13 communities and The present day Ile-Ife i p, mjb, Iraye, Imojubi, Oke-Opa, Iloran, Odun, k-w, wni, aai and Parakin Iwinrin, Oke-Awo, s madeupo hs cmuiis was communities these presiding over them over presiding (Akinjogbin, 1992). (Akinjogbin, ihn splendid a within PLANNING AREA f a bout 13village ILE-IFE end oftheplanperiod(2014-2033)is1,245,250. population 643,582. the totalpopulationofplanningarea wasputat et ra ta mk u te raie aes of areas the urbanized the up make that areas ment According to of 200 nerve-centre commercial and the Osun Lagos, from of kilometers kilometers State 56 the of about Capital located Osogbo, is city focus Ile-Ife, Olode. Garage and Akinlalu Ig all In the headquarterslocatedatIpetumodu. a occupies Oke of area land a about occupying East, Ife sq.km. 112.372 in Ile-Ifewith its headquarters covers an area of about Government Areas of the State of Osun. Ife Central, ofIfewithin Ife EastandIfe Central,parts North Local Ile-Ife Planning Area includessettlementslocated alan Adefar Awowole, Asipa, Omu, Ode Wanisanni, Itanjasa, Balogun, Tonkere, Ife y, rk-kn Okerembete, Oroke-Ekun, boya, Nigeria. f, lkn Erinje, Olokun Ile-Ife, namely; Area, Planning omnte i the in communities go Ie ot LA o te te hand other the on LGA, North Ife Ogbo. , 174.006 sq.km has its headquarters located at located headquarters its has sq.km 174.006 there are 26 communities under the Ile- the under communities 26 are there This This figure wasderived from thelocal govern- land area of about 899.929 sq. 899.929 about of area land k-go Ia lw, Modakeke, Elewa, Ita Oke-Ogbo, rjcin o te lnig ra y the by Area Planning the for projection the 2006National Population Census, Ori OlokunStatueinIle- krdl, wn, Edunabon, Owena, Akeredolu, gia Ieuou Erefe, Ipetumodu, Igbira, a, P lanning ksb, Oke- Ekusobo, Source: ConsultantsSurvey hc i the is which Ife CityCentre e. The Area. Oluwada km with km Opa, from Population Distribution and Projections for Ile-Ife Planning Area (2006 – 2033)

Projected Population LGA Male Female Total 2006 Census 2013 2033 Ife Central 88,403 78,801 167,204 197,880 323,519 Ife East 95,106 93,508 188,614 223,218 364,944 Ife North 76,852 76,422 153,274 181,395 296,566 Ife South 68,450 66,040 134,490 159,164 260,221 Total 328,811 314,771 643,582 761,657 1,245,250 Source: Consultants Analysis

When disaggregated into short (five years), medium (10 Generally, Ile-Ife is faced with various multi-dimensional years) and long term (above 10 years) planning horizons, urban growth problems ranging from infrastructure the population of the Planning Area is projected to be to socio-economic issues. Most quarters and segments 860,052, 1,130,136 and 1,245,250 respectively. of the city lack basic housing facilities like potable water supply, good environment, motorable roads and MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES community play ground or recreational areas.

Ile-Ife is home to the Obafemi Awolowo University, Housing status in Ile-Ife is characterized by a generally the Natural History Museum of Nigeria, Oduduwa poor level of secure tenure. Some of the reasons for the University, Ipetumodu and The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife. low urban percentage of secure tenure were identi- However, in the inner city of Ile-Ife, most of the dwell- fied as: difficult and cumbersome processes in securing ings have deteriorated below acceptable living standards the necessary documents; unavailable and unreliable and are considered unfit for human habitation. There is planning and zoning documents from planning author- overcrowding, inadequate access to safe drinking water, ities, absence of cadastral and survey plans; multiple sanitation and other infrastructure. Currently no fewer transactions and subdivisions for the same piece of

than 20 neighborhoods in Ile-Ife could be described as land; and, haphazard and uncoordinated land-use Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals slums as households in these neighborhoods tend to have functions securing well-defined property rights (those all the characteristics of the United Nations definition of that are exclusive, transferable and enforceable), which Slums. Ile-Ife comprises three distinct sectors, mainly: are essential for economic growth. 43

❚❚ The inner-city core, which is largely vercrowdedo The current housing backlog for the Ile-Ife and unplanned with poor infrastructure and promi- Planning Area is estimated on the basis of the nent features of urban blight and signs of decline in Housing Characteristics and Amenities data from structural soundness and aesthetic appearance of the the 2006 National Population and Housing Census. buildings; The data indicating that a total of 12,209 persons did not have any rooms at all, is taken as the ❚❚ The sparsely developed peri-urban areas with open housing deficit for 2006. This, when projected to land surrounding the houses; and, 2014 at the same population growth rate gives an estimated backlog of 15,708 persons for the take-off ❚❚ The well planned areas within estates and institu- year 2014. tions like Obafemi Awolowo University campus.

Population and Housing Shortfalls in Ile-Ife Planning Area Planning Area LGAs Population LGAs (2006) Regular Households (Planning Area 2006) Total, Housing Shortfall (LGAs, 2006) Population Planning Area 2006) (Total, Housing Shortfall 2014 Planning Area (2006) Projected Population (2014) Total Projected Population Total (2018) Projected Population Total (2023) Projected Population Total (2033) ILE-IFE Ife Central LGA 167,204 31153 6170 417966 15708 537748 609954 714078 978348 Ife East LGA 56417 12209 1179 (12209) (30%) (188,614) (40698) (3930) Ife North LGA 153,274 32880 3990 Ife South LGA 40601 8759 870 (30% of Total) (29197) (2901) 44 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) adequate provision oflandandinfrastructure, tomake the development ofasound economic basethrough The overall focusofthe Structure Plan istopromote LAND USEPROPOSALS Land usebudgetfortheprojected population the existingsettlementsinPlanning area. some 8,600hectares oflandtobedeveloped around needs oftheestimatedpopulation,comestoroughly The estimated land use budget required to cater for the Land UseProposalforIle-IfePlanningArea Development Total additionallandrequired forfuture Waste transferanddisposalsites Circulation, Roadsandutilities Institutional use Commercial landuse Industrial development 15,708.0 open spaces Space required forRecreation/organised Total landrequired forResidentialuse Current backlogofHousinginthetown household Number ofHouseholdsat6personsper Additional populationtoplanfor Projected populationto2033 Population in2014 440,600.0 978,348.0 537,748.0 73,433.3 8,551.1 1,556.4 4,952.3 636.7 636.7 566.0 132.2 70.7 ❚ ❚ ❚ Strategies: The proposed Land Use Plan isbasedonthree Spatial existing blightedandslumareas. with It pace population. the will keep of needs to the meet and housing demand affordable and adequate land providing by to slums aim of also growth will plan The women. especially unemployed, the and prosperity economic competitiveness and viability businesses local existing It growth. economic prosperous Ile ❚ ❚ ❚ and investment, especiallyinIle-Ife core area; and, provide housingtomeettheneedsofpopulation. areas withthehighestpotentialinIle-Ife aswell as Area toattractmajorcommercial andbusinessesto Ensure balancedlandusepr Regenerate thoseareas mostinneedofimpr existing patternsofdevelopment ones; andnew spaces andmaintaincloserlinkbetween closer Protect whatisgoodandv - f ad urudn stlmns more settlements surrounding and Ife lo nue h ugaig n rhbltto of rehabilitation and upgrading the ensure also ih tog n dvre og term long diverse and strong with il lo ae fr h nes of needs the for cater also will n re t esr their ensure to order in the provision of jobs for jobs of provision the alued: historicsites,green ovision inthePlanning as well as the future the as well as on pol and people young rvn the prevent ovement serviced Among the key areas of strategic focus for Land Use encouraged in many old and new neighbourhoods to Planning under the Structure Plan are: reduce travel demand and provide work places within easy access from residences. 1. SHELTER AND SLUMS The Plan has made provision for the expansion of the A significant number of people within Ile-Ife town live residential areas towards the Northern and Southern in overcrowded and substandard housing. Many areas parts of the city. These will facilitate natural expan- within the inner core have the appearance of slums due sion of these contiguous areas. However, the river to their poor physical condition and inadequate basic on the eastern part with its wide flood plain creates services and facilities. The aim of the Structure Plan is a constraint for further expansion of the city in that to provide a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to direction. Similarly, the large institutional land of meet the needs of all sectors of society. This includes Obafemi Awolowo University restricts residential the provision of small and medium size housing units, development in the North West direction. However, provision for those unable to compete financially in provisions were made for some residential develop- the housing market sector as well as those with special ment behind the university. needs. The Plan also recommends that the new areas coming The Structure Plan seeks to reduce inequalities, create up in the south eastern part of the city should be socially mixed communities with greater choice consolidated and infrastructure such as roads and and better mix in size, type and location of housing drainage provided. The area should also be re-planned to represent the needs of the whole community. As to enable development to be more compact and mixed much as possible, mixed land use development will be density. Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

Area Recommended for re-planning and densification (Source: Google Earth 2014) 46 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) Plan aimstoattractindustrialinvestment tothecityby is blessedwithgoodagricultural land.The Structure springboard forindustrialdevelopment andIle-Ife ments in the future. Agriculture also provides a vital is expectedtoshiftbalancein favour of inward invest- with theproposed improvement intheenergy sector government’s commitmenttoeconomic development the advantage ofthisisyet tobeexploited.Thestate provide agoodbaseforindustrialdevelopment, but Agro allied products such as cocoa and timbers Industrial LandUse hold manufacturingindustriesandbusinessservices. typeissmallscaleandhouse- predominant industry withinthecity,terms ofthetypesindustry themost processing, making.In cottonweaving anddrum economy ofIle-Ife, whichincludecocoaandpalm otherlocalindustriesthatcontributetothe certain economy mainlyfrom itscottonindustries.There are andmat-weaving. Thecityearnsits calabash carving hand-woven textiles, tie and dye clothes, leather work, craftsmen. Theirotheroccupationsincludemakingof farming, theresidents are and mainlytraders,artisans Ile-Ife has become a major trading route. Apart from ensure theirviabilityandcompetitiveness. Thecityof for theneedsofexistinglocalbusinessesinorder to a soundeconomicbasewithinthecityaswell ascater The overall visionofthe Structure Plan istomaintain Economic Development 2. tion growth withinfrastructure provision. be phasedto ensure that city authorities match popula- different sectionsofthepopulation. Developments will changes occurandasmore homesare builttocaterfor the lifetime of the plan as demographic and economic It isrecognised thathousingdemandwillfluctuate over catchment area. in The work further out town. carry should the of centre one a only covers project. Renewal Comprehensive already rehabilitated. plans and upgraded that r osrcin opne i IeIe n environs. and The Ile-Ife in companies construction or weak due totheabsenceofmajormanufacturing very At present, theindustrialbaseofplanningarea is In the scale businessesownedbyindivid-ualsorfamilies. clothes. and soap detergents, materials, building local of pockets are unemploy-ment mass the up take are blighted absence initiated under the O' the under initiated area ofurbanupgrading,allneighbourhoods DEVELOPMENT LOCAL ECONOMIC en ipeetd ne te Urban the under implemented being kle wr fre a cnrbtd to contributed has force work skilled of with However, the O the However, n mjr auatrn fr to firm manufacturing major any firms producing such products as products such producing firms n gp i kolde There knowledge. in gaps and characteristics ofslumswillbe ioer rdu fo the from radius kilometre lsis mtrse, bags, mattresses, plastics, ae lo small also are There Renewal scheme are scheme Renewal oa Governments Local ' ra otie this outside areas Renewal project Renewal Industrial Park parks that are attractive investors. tonew for future useitwillcreate industrialandbusiness new While seekingtheretention ofexistingindustrialland allocating designatedlandforindustrialdevelopment. the city’s of diverse for employment isimportant opportunities drse s ta i wud o consti-tute not would it that disincentive. so area addressed this within propensity with factory, melting town. this in promo-tion the as serve to Ibadan. Ife Ibadan- the on the and Road Ondo on is first The industrial light two for areas. made been has Provision businesses State capital.Thiswillensure viabilityandvitalityof a goodlinktoLagos,Ibadan tage oftheIbadan -Ife expressway whichwillprovide with designated as industrial park. Th - tourists andlocal residents. attractive more them making areas, surrounding centre town the enhance will project Renewal out-commuting tolargercentres theeconomyandhelpalleviate scale willsupport However, officedevelopments new atanappropriate in in-commutingandunsustainablepatternsoftravel. employmentsupport growth onalarge scale,resulting they donothave theextentof resident populationto locations forstrategicscaleofficedevelopment as Areas outsidethecitycentre are notsustainable officedevelopmentsnew inthecentral area. ture Plan intendstoredress thissituationby encouraging offices tobelocatedinhaphazard manner. TheStruc- city centre, but the policy of dispersal encouraged new offices andpublicbuildings were concentratedinthe houses ahigher number ofexisting offices. Traditionally, the centralarea, thewest sectionofthecityhowever in Ile-Ife. Althoughthere arein anumberofoffices indicates thatthere isnospecificpreferred officedistrict A detailedstudyofexistingofficelocationsinthecity Commercial LandUse Th O city the from radius kilometre one urban the of Business implementation Central to investments area attributes, positive not many has Area Central Ile-Ife Centre Town Ile-Ife Redevelopment: Centre Town ' Akure junction e a xrswy ut s o ae neig f from Ife entering are you as just Expressway eea shm hs led begun. already has scheme Renewal least the palace and its and palace the least its excellent road connections andtheadvan- rea oflandbetween t s n ed f eeeain n new and regeneration of need in is hs aes ed o e rpry designed properly be to need areas These future prosperity and residents’ and securityof incubation centres as well as clusters for clusters as well as centres incubation oee, h peec o a metal a of presence the However, of small scale industrial development industrial scale small of improve its proper function as the as function proper its improve of theIbadan-Ife road wouldbe t atnat i pollution air attendant its itit CD. The (CBD). District employment. Theprovision historic he tollg and theOsogbo, ol hv t be to have would eeeain f the of regeneration is rea s ttractive a i a buildings, but the but buildings, ate andtheIlesa ete ne the under centre wellbeing. h O' The and the to a High Street Developments The Structure Plan recognizes that ‘Water is life’ and The bustling, vitality and the choice of street markets the need to improve access is very imperative. Therefore are part of the traditional shopping character of several the Plan would ensure that the supply and distribu- streets in the city. Thus, street trading and informal tion of water to Ile-Ife Planning Area is significantly markets, especially the ‘Night Markets’ along some improved and access is provided for all residents. major roads contribute to defining the character of cities and this is particularly noticeable within the All residential estates must be provided with potable inner core of Ile-Ife, where most of the streets are lined water towards achieving the MDG target for 2015 and with stores and kiosks. This contributes to the vitality beyond. The Structure Plan recognizes the roles of the of the local economy and generates income for the different agencies concerned with water supply and the people. However, while this may have some benefits, it need for them to work together in partnership. The causes congestion and undermines the functionality of cooperation of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources amenities in the local areas due to the haphazard nature and Ogun/Osun River Basin Development Authority of the market stalls and the tendency to encroach on in the development of the water resources potential the highway. However, drastic measures to relocate in the state is critical, in line with the National Water these activities could lead to economic hardship and Policy. New developments are to be connected to water cause major disruptions in the lives of residents. The supply mains and public-private partnerships would be Structure Plan aims to regulate this by adopting a promoted in the provision of water supply. design solution with proper controls. Electricity Supply District and Local Shopping Centres The supply of electricity to Ile-Ife Planning area is Ile-Ife has local shopping facilities and purpose derived from the national grid, with the National built commercial centres located at various Distribution Center located at Osogbo the State neighbourhoods in the town. The structure plan capital. Power is supplied to the area through five injec- recommends district and local neighbourhood tion substations located in different areas within and centres should be developed in appropriate and in surrounding towns of the Planning Area. The sustainable locations especially around major total available distribution capacity in Ile-Ife motor parks. As part of the comprehen-sive distribution zone is 52MW distributed through 347 development, certain neighbourhood commercial

transformers of various capacities. However the Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals in and shopping facilities are included the operating capacity is currently only about 20MW. neighbourhood residential land. A district centre has - been recommended along the Ife Ibadan expressway The current demand for electricity in Ile- Ife Planning 47 just before the univer-sity. Another is located on the Area is 130 Mw and this is expected to grow to about Ife - Ondo Road. 748 MW by the year 2033. This current demand is Markets not being met by the Ibadan Energy Distribution Markets play important economic and social functions. Company (IBDEC) district office due to inadequate They are indeed the key economic drivers in Ile-Ife. The power generation and distribution facilities. It is there- town serves as a regional centre for learning, culture fore imperative that capacity of supply be improved to and as an economic hub. The most prominent of these meet the immediate and future needs of the area. markets is Odo-Ogbe Market. The O' Renewal plan has already initiated projects with respect to the revitalisa- 4. HERITAGE CULTURE AND TOURISM tion of markets around the city centre. The Structure Plan supports these initiatives by encouraging the Ile-Ife is regarded as the cradle of Yoruba race and provision of a range of facilities that will enhance the culture. However, areas of concern in the development economic buoyancy of these markets. and preservation of the heritages of Ile-Ife planning 3. BASIC URBAN SERVICES area are the many historic buildings, shrines, palaces among others. The Structure Plan aims to preserve Water Supply and rehabilitate these features and to improve and According to the National Population and House- expand access of tourist to these facilities. It is intended hold Survey 2006, by the year 2033, the population to document all the sites and provide information of the planning area would have grown to about brochures. The Plan proposes a comprehensive survey 1,245,250 and consequently the total water demand to identify and map all royal historic buildings, barns, in the planning area would have risen to 149,430 and archaeological sites, and other important sites. This cubic meters per day. This implies that the requirement study will determine historic resources in critical need would be about two and a half times the capacity of of protection, and establish a rehabilitation and protec- the New Ife Urban Water Supply project. Therefore to tion programme. This will lead to adopting regulations meet the immediate needs of the people in the short to prevent deforestation, indiscriminate felling of trees, term period by 2018, there is need to immediately animal poaching, air pollution, removal, alteration of increase available supply to meet the anticipated future historic buildings, trees, stonewalls or properties except water supply needs of the area. in line with stated standards. 48 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ ❚ and landusedevelopment by adoptingthefollowing: the desired relationship provision between transport this keyprinciple.The Structure Plan aimstoachieve doesnotfulfill situation withexistingtransportation Theprofile studyshowedgoods andservices. thatthe infrastructure are criticalforthemovement ofpersons, provision system and of a functional transportation functional and accessible land use development. The The provision iskeytoachieving oftransportation 5. with statedstandards. buildings, trees, except orproperties stonewalls inline poaching, airpollution,removal, alteration of historic deforestation, indiscriminatefellingoftrees, animal will informtheadoptionofregulations toprevent lish arehabilitation andprotection programme. This resources incritical need ofprotection andestab- locations.Thisstudywillidentifyhistoric important buildings, barns,archaeological sitesandother toidentifyandmapallroyalhensive survey historic Structure Plan proposes the conduct of a compre- all thesitesandprovide informationbrochures. The tourists tothesefacilities.It isintendedtodocument these features andtoimprove andexpandaccessof The Structure and Plan aimstopreserve rehabilitate tourism andenhanceeconomicgrowth. economic activitiesofthecityandstateatlargein will positively promote development thatwillexpand national meetingsandconferences. The Structure Plan centre ofattractionforholdingbothlocalandinter- to makethecityatouristdestinationandmajor ment. It isimperative toprovide goodqualityhotels establishment ofhotelsandcommercial develop- The Structure Plan hasmadeadequateprovision for level inIle-Ife planningarea.the rudimentary Also, the resources for pr to improve andexpandaccess oftouristtotheCity. rehabilitate anddocumentallthesite’s features; and pro historic sitesasdetailedinChapterthree andthecity Ile-Ife Conservation andRehabilitationofSites ❚ ❚ lower areas. densitydevelopment in rural development patternstoreduce vehicular tripsand growth areas) viahigherdensity, mixed use,land town centres, neighborhoodcentres orotherdefined Concentrate development ingr of lifeinthecommunity. including traffic flow, whilemaintainingthequality Enhance thefunctionalityofhighwaysandr fi le report. The Structure ai Plan Planning A TRANSPORTATION rea is blessed withmany omoting tourismar ms to preserve and ms topreserve owth areas (e.g. heritage and e still oads at ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ osrcin t Ido at construction under is that airport the to access rapid and services and state level railnetwork formovement ofpeoplegoods rail linewillbeexpandedtolinkupwithaproposed posing safetychallengesforpassengers. work. Most vehicles are busesandothertransport old, to their places of stops for hours for transportation to Osogbo thestatecapital.Many peoplewaitatbus to thecampusofObafemi Awolowo University and people whocommutedailytowork, inmostcases Public facilitiesare transportation inadequateforthe Communications Multi-mode transportsystemand ❚ include thefollowing amongothers. the structure planhasmadeseveral proposals. These In order toeasemovement ofpeopleandgoods, made upofroadsandrails. existing The point. focal in areas important transport devel-oped an The Structure Plan e ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ areas. Construction ofaninnerringr Construction Upgrading ofexistingdistributorr Plan and design transpor pedestrian wayplanningforlargetractsofland. Requir Plan fora communitystr Limit dev Discourage stripdev collector streets andaccessroads. are to have definite hierarchy – distributor roads, detailed outattheimplementationstate.The roads Road Hierarchy residential innew areas tobe congestion attheoldcitycentre. traffic, increase functionalefficiencyand reduce Road, Alakowe Road, etc. city –theIbadan-Ife Road, Famia Road, Ife–Osogbo fit withcommunitycharacter. to statehighways. development. the proliferation ofsinglelotcommercial/industrial nertd ut-oe rnpr sse wl be will system transport multi-mode integrated e Structure Planning including roadway and ht il rvd rpd ces to access rapid provide will that o Ou Sae o nld ra ad rail and road include to State Osun for elopment along arterial highways in rural highways in rural elopment along arterial - nvisages thattheexistingnational sn I i as evsgd that envisaged also is It Osun. h sae ih h arot s a as airport the with state the elopment alonghighwaysand rnprain ewr is network transportation eet network thatconnects tation improvements that oad todistribute oads withinthe EDE PLANNING AREA

Plate 1: View of Ede Town Source: Consultants Survey

BACKGROUND

Ede Planning Area includes settlements located Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals within Ede South and parts of Ede North and Ede is one of the oldest towns of the Yoruba race. Tradi- Egbedore Local Government Council Areas. In all, tional accounts have it that Ede was founded about there are 14 communities in Ede Planning Area. 49 1500 years ago by Timi Agbale, a hunter and warlord These are Ede, Oba-Nso, Ologun, Apena, Oyada, sent by Alaafin (king) Kori of old Oyo (Katunga), Ojoro, Ogbaagba, Ritarun, Kuso, Lagun, Oludo, then the capital of Oyo empire. He was sent to estab- Agbumgbu, Ile Ogungbira and Tonkere. lish a settlement to protect the Oyo caravan route to The total population of Ede Planning Area is 159,866, Benin, a purpose similar to that behind founding of according to the year 2006 National Population other Nigerian towns. The traditional ruler is eulogized Census. Ede North and Ede South LGs have been after Timi Agbale, popularly referred to as Timi Agbale experiencing rapid population growth and physical Olofa-Ina who, according to the myth, is the man expansion of the built up area, due largely to its close- whose arrow brings out fire. ness to Osogbo, the Capital of the State of Osun. The projection for population growth of the Planning Area by the end of the plan period (2014 -2033) is 309,321.

Disaggregated Population Projections for Ede Planning Area (2014 - 2033)

LGA Population Short Term (2014-2018) Medium Term (2019-2023) Long Term (2024-2033) Ede North 85637 100244 137358 Ede South 110,960 129,888 177,978 Egbedore 77825 131409 183583 Total 274422 322118 443844 Source: NPC (2006): Population Census 2006 50 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) areas likeOja Timi, Olu Obinu, Baara. with alargenumberofsuchhousesincluderemote Areas will becrucial. mobilization and participation houses inthetown. To achieve this,community of thenumberdilapidatedandpoorlymaintained for improving ofEde because thelandscapeandscenery Slum upgradingisanessentialstrategywithpotential is notmuchlargescaleindustrialactivityinthearea. in termsoflandusecoverage. Thisimpliesthatthere 0.05 ha(0.00016%),whichisthesmallestcategory Also, thepresent landcover forindustrialarea isonly purposes. use; 1.5%forinstitutionalandindustrial and lakes);8%forcommercial uses;2%forreligious open spaces,roads andcirculation areas, rivers, streams area inEde town (i.e.thetotalurbanarea, excluding land use accounts for roughly 87% of the developed has beenprimarilyusedforagriculture. Residential and, thesparselydeveloped areas withopenlandwhich which isovercrowded withunplannedroad system distinct sectorsnamely, thebuiltupolderportion, The settlementpatternof Ede town comprisestwo MAJOR DEVELOPMENTISSUES Table 6.3:PopulationandHousingShortfallsinEdePlanningArea D d ot G 60519911 8826234 186822 1116 15979 76,035 EdeSouth LGA EDE Planning Area (70% Total) Ede NorthLGA (70%) Egbedore LGA LGAs 20 11185 52105 12860 58682 Population LGAs (2006) (15978) (18372) Regular Households (Planning Area Total, 2006) (1598) (3628) 1189 2540 Housing Shortfall (LGAs,2006)

Population Planning Area (2014 –2033) Land usebudgetfortheprojected population take-off year 2014. gives anestimated backlogof6,234 projected to 2014atthesamepopulationgrowth rate is takenasthehousingdeficit for2006.This,when total of4,845personsdidnothave anyrooms atall, tion and Housing Census. Thedata indicating that a and Amenitiesdatafrom the2006National Popula- is estimatedonthebasisofHousing Characteristics The current housingbacklogforthe Ede Planning Area outtheircommercial activitiesinOsogbo.carry many peoplelive inEde andcommutedailytowork or outgrowth oftheresidential populationofOsogbo, as to Osogbo, theState mainly as an capital,itserves account oftheEde Planning Area’s closeproximity ha (0.00913%) of the land area. This is because, on Commercial land use in the area covers only 2.86 for future Development Total additionallandrequired sites Waste transferanddisposal Circulation, Roadsandutilities Institutional use Commercial landuse Industrial development organised openspaces Space required forRecreation/ Residential use Total landrequired for the town Current backlogofHousingin persons perhousehold Number ofHouseholdsat6 for Additional populationtoplan Projected populationto2033 Population in2014 (Total, 2006)

(4845) Housing Shortfall Planning Area 2014 (2006) 437242 218443844 322118 274422 241387 Projected Population Total (2014)

Projected Population Total (2018)

Projected persons forthe Population Total (2023) 202,457.0 443,844.0 241,387.0 33,742.8 3,836.3 2,220.9 6,234.0

698.0 285.5 285.5 253.8 Projected 31.7 60.7 Population Total (2033) Proposed Land Use Map for Ede Planning Area Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

Among the key areas of strategic focus for Land Use changes and as more homes are built to cater for the Planning under the Structure Plan are: sections of the population formerly in need. While the 51 Structure Plan seeks to meet identified housing needs 1. SHELTER AND SLUMS where possible, this will not be done at the expense of achieving a mix of different dwelling sizes, types A significant number of people in Ede live in and tenures within neighbourhoods. Schemes will overcrowded and substandard housing. Many areas be encouraged where they contribute to improving within the inner core have the attributes of slums the mix of housing type or tenure to facilitate mixed due to their poor physical condition and inadequate communities. facilities. The aim of the Structure Plan is to provide a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures at the local 2. LOCAL ECONOMIC level towards meeting the needs of all sectors of the DEVELOPMENT community. This will include the provision of family sized and small housing units and, provision for The overall vision of the Structure Plan is to maintain those unable to compete financially in the housing a sound economic base to make Ede and surrounding market as well as those with special needs. settlements more prosperous with strong and diverse long term economic growth. The Structure Plan also The Structure Plan seeks to adopt strategies that will seeks to cater for the needs of existing local investors reduce inequalities, create socially mixed communi- in order to ensure their viability and competitiveness, ties with greater choices and achieve a better mix in as well as secure the future economic prosperity of all terms of size, type and location of housing available businesses and provision of jobs for the unemployed, to the whole community. This will require significant especially young people and women. upgrading of existing built up areas which are now classified as slums. Improvements already recom- Commercial Land Use mended under the Urban Renewal scheme are to serve A detailed study of existing office locations identi- as the basis for further action. fied that there is no specific preferred office location in Ede. The outer areas within the Planning Area are Housing Demand not sustainable locations for strategic scale office devel- It is recognised that housing need will fluctuate over the opment as they do not have the extent of resident lifetime of the plan with demographic and economic population to support employment growth on a 52 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) with respect totherevitalization ofmarket inthecity. indicated already madesuggestionsonthewayforward major improvements. The Urban planhas renewal Most of the markets inthearea are datedandrequire commerce (AsoOfi)in Ede town, hasgoneto ‘sleep.’ 17 daysandhascontributed to thegrowth oftextile these istheOje Elerin Market, whichfunctionsevery economic driver inEde. Themostprominent of and buoyancy ofthemainmarkets isanimportant trading activitieswithinthePlanning Area. The vitality Markets provide themainfocusforcommercial and Markets tourists andlocalresidents. surrounding areas, making them more attractive to O-Renewal project willenhancethetown centre and under theO-Renewal schemehasalready begun.The tion oftheonekilometre radiusfrom thecitycentre (CBD). Theimplementationoftheurban regenera- its proper functionastheCentralBusiness District need ofregeneration investments andnew toimprove the palaceanditshistoricbuildings,butarea isin Ede Central Area has many goodattributes, not least Centre Town Centre Redevelopment:EdeTown changing markets legislation. andtocomply withnew more competitive and sustainable in order to adapt to tobecome thatthesectorissupported it isimportant ofthelocaleconomyand tural sectorisanessentialpart andmostvalued landscapes.Theagricul- countryside including themaintenanceandmanagement of the economy,and varied therural roles insupporting Agriculture, playimportant horticulture andforestry Urban Agriculture forcommercial activities. the spaceandopportunity establishment ofsub-citycentres thatwillprovide both areas.the rural The Structure Plan willhelptosecure respecting theenvironmental qualityandcharacterof area.rural diversification, whilst Thiswillencourage communitiesinthe the economyofbasicallyrural ment outgrowths from Osogbo, whichwillsupport state capitalmakesitwell placedtoreceive develop- The nearnessofthe planningarea to Osogbo, the Small Businesses passes through them. by the Gbogan -Osogbo dualcarriage way which proximity and also bedirected toSekona andOwodeduetotheir located inthearea. New Officedevelopments will commences operationsattheirpermanentcampus airport the when becomes operational and the Redeemers University location office prime a Akoda become around area the particular In centres. larger to out-commuting alleviate help and economies development of an appropriatetheir scale will support unsustainable patterns of travel. However, office new large scale. Thiswillonlyresultinin-commutingand direct access to Osogbo, made possible will Industrial LandUse defined indetailthelocalactionplans. The boundariesof District andLocalCentres wouldbe small postoffice,pharmacy, internet caféand soon. provide such facilities as small supermarket, newsagent, Local centres wouldcontainsmallshopswhich appropriate locations,especiallyaround motorparks. provision foradditionaldistrictandlocalcentres at located in and around Ede. The Structure Plan makes locations withsomepurposebuiltdistrictcentres wider urbanarea. Ede haslocalshoppingatdifferent (food) retail provision istobeaddressed withinthe andfacilitiesprovisionservices forlocalconvenience comparison goods(non-food)retailing andmain While Ede town centre would remain the focusfor District andLocalShoppingNeedsinEde solution withproper controls. ture Plan aimstoregulate thisby adoptingadesign inthelives ofresidents.major disruptions The - Struc activities couldleadtoeconomichardship andcause highway. However, drasticmeasures torelocate these the market stallsandthetendencytoencroach on the the local areas due to the haphazard nature of some of it leadstocongestionandunderminestheamenityof people. While thismaybedesirabletosomeextent, the localeconomyandprovides employment forthe store and kiosks. This contributes to the vitality of inner core of Ede. Most of the streets are filled with noticeablewithinthe our citiesandthisisparticularly markets along mainroad contributetocharacterof streets inthecity. Thus,street tradingandinformal are ofthetraditionalshoppingcharacterseveral part The bustling,vitalityandthechoiceofstreet markets High Street developments destination ofchoice. key toEde centre’s future asaregional performance and facilities and its improvementservices is seen as priority asthemarket isthelocationforhigherlevel The programme formarket improvement isatop will enhancetheeconomicbuoyancy ofthesemarkets. encouraging the provision of arange of facilities that The Structure theseinitiatives Plan aimstosupport by of people.The State Government’s commitmentto the cityandprovided employment foralarge number in operation,itwasthelargest manufacturingfirmin by closure ofthe CocoaProducts Industry. While itwas The manufacturingbaseof Ede wasseverely weakened or families. soap by owned businesses scale small are These detergents, building bags, local mattresses, as products of pockets are There contributed has firm The environs. and manufacturing is area planning the of base industrial the present At ey ek u t te absence the to due weak very r osrcin opne i Ede in companies construction or absence any major manufacturing major any absence to the high unemployment rate. unemployment high the to oa frs rdcn such producing firms local aeil, plastics, materials, n clothes. and individuals of major reopening facility will provide a vital springboard for rehabilitate this scheme to bring it back to its design other agriculture related industries in the area. Energy capacity of 180,000 cubic meters per day. When this is shortages and lack of infrastructure has been said to be eventually completed, treated water will be more avail- partly responsible for the failure of the city to attract able to the planning area. industrial investment. The land designated for industrial use has remained virtually undeveloped and lacks basic The Structure Plan recognizes that ‘Water is life’ and services. The priority for the Structure Plan is to reverse the need to improve access is very imperative. Therefore the trend by encouraging the retention of existing indus- the Plan would ensure that the supply and distribu- trial land for future use and creating new industrial and tion of water to Ile-Ife Planning Area is significantly business parks that are attractive to investors. improved and access is provided for all residents.

3. BASIC URBAN SERVICES All residential estates must be provided with potable water towards achieving the MDG target for 2015 and The provision of basic urban services has remained the beyond. The Structure Plan recognizes the roles of the big challenge for all the local governments in Nigeria different agencies concerned with water supply and the and Ede Planning is no exception, especially with its need for them to work together in partnership. The nearness to Osogbo, the state capital and the rapid rate cooperation of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources at which the current state government is tackling provi- and Ogun/Osun River Basin Development Authority sion of such services all over the state. Most often, the in the development of the water resources potential few neighbourhoods that have adequate on-site services in the state is critical, in line with the National Water and infrastructure are also negatively affected by the Policy. New developments are to be connected to water absence of adequate off-site or city-wide infrastructure supply mains and public-private partnerships would be and the authorities lack the resources and capacity to promoted in the provision of water supply. match urban growth with necessary infrastructure. Hence, most estates, industries and individuals who Electricity Supply can afford the costs drill their own boreholes and install Electricity supply to Ede Planning Area is derived overhead tanks to provide water for their use. In other from the national grid, with the National Distri- cases, residents have to rely on private vendors for the bution Center located nearby at Osogbo, the State

provision of services. capital. Power is supplied through a 15 MVA Injection Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals Station located in Ede. Ede North and South Local Water Supply Government areas are supplied from this station via According to the National Population and Housing 4.5 MV feeders, which distribute power through 11 53 Census of 2006, about 57% of the total households KVA transformers, located within each local govern- in Ede planning area obtain the water supply from ment area. This Injection Station also supplies other the municipal water supply that is the New towns that are located outside the planning area. These Osogbo-Ede Scheme, whilst only about 19% rely on include Ofatedo, Ifon Osun, Iwo, Ejigbo, Ogbagba, shallow wells. By 2033, the total population of the Ilobu, Oroki Estate thereby resulting in overloading Planning Area has been projected to be 309,321. of the Ede Injection Station. The current electricity There will therefore continue to be a great reliance demand, as indicated in Chapter 6 is about 31 MW on public water supply by the people of the and is to grow to 274 MW by the year 2035. From the Planning Area. However, due to old age, water foregoing, the present supply is grossly inadequate and supply from this scheme is epileptic. The State there is need to increase supply to the area. government is currently making efforts to 54 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) populations ofabove 5,000 people.These were Kuta of the98identifiedlocalities within Ayedire LGA had The 1991populationdataalso indicatesthatonlythree of 19,640malesand21,996females. others. Similarly, the population in Ayedire comprises Olukotun, Oke-Odo, Adegbodu andKajolaamong and Gidigbo comprisingsuchareas asAraromi, Fesu, namelyIsalefour quarters, Oba, Molete, Oke-Adan residing within the city. Iwo cityisdemarcated into female) oftheentire LocalGovernment Population with 87.08%(91,791-43,696maleand48,095 Area, madeupof50,356malesand 55,045females a totalof105,401personsinIwo LocalGovernment According tothe1991 Population Census,there were largest concentrationofpeopleintheState ofOsun. both 1999and2006,Iwo LocalGovernment hasthe Going by theNational Population Censusfigures for respective atIle-Ogbo headquarters andBode-Osi. in Iwo Landare Ayedire andOla Oluwa, withtheir ofIwoheadquarters Land(Kingdom).Other LGAs of 245square kilometres. Thecityisthe “traditional” Iwo, ofIwo theheadquarters LGA, covers alandarea BACKGROUND PLANNING AREA IWO 343,804 gregated by Local Governments, whichisestimatedat The projected populationfor Iwo Planning Area disag- between 1991and20063.20%for2007todate. figure usingannualgrowth rateof2.83%fortheperiod Kuta and Ile-Ogbo) were computed from 1991 census populations oftheidentifiedlocalities(Iwo, Olupona, 1991 and2006,to3.20%by 2007todate.Thus, population growth rateincreased from 2.83%between people livinginthecity, projections indicatethat figures didnotprovide anydata onthenumberof accounting for48.9%ofthisfigure. The2006census Government Area in2006was75,846withfemales On the other hand, the populationofAyedire Local 98,312 (51.4%)malesand93,065(48.6%)females. Iwo LocalGovernment Area at191,377,comprising ties. The2006 National Censusputthepopulationof population ofAyedire LGA lived-in thesethree locali- words, atotalof27,832peoplerepresenting 58.64% (13,152; 6,024malesand7,128females).In other (9,275; 4,364males,and4,911females)Ile-Ogbo (5,405; 2,485malesand2,920females),Olupona by 2033. in 2014, has been projected to reach Main entrancetothePalaceofOluwoIwo 625,496 Population Projection for Iwo Planning Area (2014-2033)

Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Iwo 246222 254101 262232 270623 279283 288220 297443 306962 316784 326921 Ayedire 97582 100704 103927 107253 110685 114227 117882 121654 125548 129565 Total 343804 354805 366159 377876 389968 402447 415325 428616 442332 456486

Year 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 Iwo 337383 348179 359321 370819 382686 394931 407569 420612 434071 447961 Ayedire 133711 137990 142405 146963 151665 156519 161527 166697 172030 177535 Total 471094 486169 501726 517782 534351 551450 569096 587307 606101 625497

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES There is however improvement in the physical condition of houses in other parts of the city, such as area Housing accounts for largest land use in the city. Gener- outside the traditional core. The condition of buildings ally, however, many of the houses are of poor quality. in the periphery indicates improvement in terms of the The Profile studies showed that there is proliferation building construction materials (wall, floor and roof), of slums in the Planning Area. A survey conducted for size of room and number of person per area of land, the Osun Urban Renewal Program for Iwo in 2012 building design, among others. revealed that the city is made up of about 70% high density residential buildings, with over 45% of such A large proportion of residents within the Planning buildings concentrated within the core area. However, Area live in houses that are in life and health-threat- the housing situation within the city centre (the core ening conditions; lacking adequate provision for safe, area) is undesirable. In many houses, there is no sufficient and potable water, sanitation, drainage and distinction between the living room and the sleeping the removal of garbage. Data from the 2006 Census

room as well as the kitchen and the store. In others, indicate that only 23.7% of households in the Planning Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals residents are usually crowded in very limited space and Area have access to improved water, compared the rooms usually lack adequate ventilation. The state with the national average figure of 67%. Likewise, of most dwellings units and housing environment, in only 19.4% of all households in Iwo Planning 55 general, within the core area of the town are very poor. Area had access to piped water, which is much lower than the national average of 33%. The current housing backlog for the Iwo Planning Area is estimated on the basis of the Housing Characteristics and Amenities data from the 2006 National Popula- tion and Housing Census. The data indicating that a total of 6,759 persons did not have any rooms at all, is taken as the housing deficit for 2006. This, when projected to 2014 at the same population growth rate gives an estimated backlog of 8,696 persons for the take-off year 2014.

Population and Housing Shortfalls in Iwo Planning Area Planning Area LGAs Population LGAs (2006) Regular Households (Planning Area Total,2006) Housing Shortfall (LGAs,2006) Population Planning Area 2006) (Total, Housing Shortfall Planning Area 2014 (2006) Projected Population Total (2014) Projected Population Total (2018) Projected Population Total (2023) Projected Population Total (2033) IWO Iwo LGA 191,377 40958 5147 267223 8696 343804 389968 456486 625496 (6759) Ayedire LGA 75,846 16462 1612 56 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) Land UseProposal forIwo PlanningArea LAND USEPROPOSALS Land UseBudgetfortheProjected Population(2014–2033) Total additionallandrequired forfuture Development Waste transferanddisposalsites Circulation, Roadsandutilities Institutional use Commercial landuse Industrial development Space required forRecreation/organised openspaces Total landrequired forResidentialuse Current backlogofHousinginthetown Number ofHouseholdsat6personsperhousehold Additional populationtoplanfor Projected populationto2033 Population in2014 Source: ComputedbyConsultants,2014. 5,339.9 Ha 3,091.4 Ha 281,693.0 625,497.0 343,804.0 971.6 Ha 397.5 Ha 397.5 Ha 353.3 Ha 46,948.8 44.2 Ha 84.5 Ha 8,696.0 Among the key areas of strategic focus for Land Use ❚❚ Capacity of local government professionals to be Planning under the Structure Plan are: developed to improve implementation of public enlightenment and enforcement of development 1. SHELTER AND SLUMS control activities in Iwo and environs;

New Housing Development ❚❚ Modalities to be developed for private sector partic- The development of new housing in the Planning Area ipation in the provision of such services as water, will focus on the development of residential layouts electricity, waste management under Public-Pri- and sites and services schemes. In addition, construc- vate-Participation schemes, among others. tion of affordable housing estates by both the public and private sector as well as Public-Private-Participa- Going by lessons learnt from past experiences, the tion (PPP) schemes will be encouraged. following are imperatives for successful implementation of urban renewal schemes under the Structure Strategies for promoting housing development and Plan: prevention of slums in Iwo Planning Area and the policy implications are as follows: ❚❚ Strong political support at all levels of government;

❚❚ Existing land acquired for development of low-cost ❚❚ Community participation, ownership and empow- housing in Iwo will be developed and existing erment through institutionalized community driven low-cost housing scheme reviewed for effective initiatives; implementation; ❚❚ Implementation of sustained, progressive develop- ❚❚ Additional land to be acquired for the development ments as opposed to one-off interventions; of sites and services scheme in Kuta, Ile-Ogbo and Olupona; ❚❚ Enforcement of the National Building Code, by-laws and appropriate land use standards; and, ❚❚ Additional land is to be acquired by the Local Planning Authorities in the Iwo Planning Area ❚❚ In-situ upgrading of degraded areas and use of slum

and made available to developers, particularly clearance only where inevitable and with the consent Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals women, to meet the anticipated population growth. and relocation of slum dwellers. Also, Planning Approvals for all new buildings will be granted only subject to the provision of essential Land for Housing 57 services before commencement of building opera- The goal of the State of Osun land policy is to make tions. serviced land with secure tenure readily available, accessible, and transferable at affordable prices for Urban Renewal housing development. To achieve the above goal in Iwo The Structure Plan is conceived to build on the Urban Planning Area, the following are proposed: Renewal programme (O’ Renewal) currently being implemented in the State of Osun, which covers a ❚❚ Judicious use of urban and rural land through effec- range of one kilometer-radius from the core of Iwo. tive physical planning; Hence, the following measures will be adopted: ❚❚ Facilitate the provision of serviced lands at afford- ❚❚ Slum upgrading schemes are to be extended to the able price through sites and services schemes and newer residential areas outside the one kilometre strengthening and co-ordination of Land Registra- radius such as the traditional/core area of Kuta, tion and administration through a geo-referenced Olupona and Ile-Ogbo, while the participa- land information system to ensure security of tenure. tory planning process adopted under the RUSPS methodology is to be institutionalised in order to ❚❚ Support the proposal to amend the LUA; ensure wider public participation in housing/urban policy formulation and implementation; ❚❚ Effectively administer the use of urban and rural land through effective physical planning; ❚❚ Households will be enlightened and encouraged to rehabilitate old traditional family houses in Iwo, ❚❚ Facilitate the availability of serviced lands at afford- Kuta, Ile-Ogbo and Olupona; able price;

❚❚ Buildings in contravention areas such as under ❚❚ Ensure security of tenure; high-tension electricity cables, are as prone to flooding and those in violation of road setbacks to ❚❚ Strengthen and co-ordinate land registers at all tiers be removed; of government to adopt a robust, dynamic, compat- ible and geo-referenced land information system for 58 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ities inadditiontothefollowing: rehabilitated and provided facil- withmodernsanitary All existingmarkets inIwo Planning Area are tobe Commercial LandUse should begiven adequateconsideration: economic development inthearea, thefollowing Area are agriculture and commerce. For effective local The majoreconomicactivitieswithin Iwo Planning 2. following: opment ofagro-based industrialactivitiesthrough the Plan forIwo Planning Area will promote thedevel- Being endowed withagriculturalland,theStructure Industrial LandUse ❚ Allocationoflandforthe establishment ofsilos ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ agriculture businesses; indigenes inDiaspora toinvest inindustriesand encourage investments by private entrepreneurs and D and sawmills processing, gariprocessing, blockmaking,bakeries Kuta for small cottage industries involved in palm oil Allocation oflandinI R Allocation oflandtopriv R programme. Central Mosque inIwo inlinewiththeO’Renewal District around theOluwo’s (King’s) Palace and the R in thePlanning Area. and otherformsofstoragefacilities forfarmproduce adoption ofmixed landuseplanning. locations intheStructure Plan Area; shopping mallsandsmallbusinessesinstrategic government ofplannedmarkets, forconstruction modern market; D and production ofcadastralandtownship maps; tions through theestablishmentoflandregistries Establish efficient landadministrationandhousingdelivery; ehabilitation ofthechaoticCentralBusiness evitalising economicactivitiesthrough the ehabilitate andredesign ofOdo Ori market toa esignation ofindustriallayouts by theLGAs to evelop and maintainatitleinsurancesystem. DEVELOPMENT LOCAL ECONOMIC and keep proper records of land transac- wo, Ile Ogbo, Oluponna and ate investors andorthelocal ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ region. The Structure Plan proposes: pillar for local economic development in the city and Small formal and informal businesses are the major Small Businesses planning. Thestructureplanthereforeproposes: chaotic in the developments use mixed unregulated Currently, High StreetDevelopment ❚ ❚ preventing deteriorationthrough thefollowing: further of thenaturalenvironment inIwo Planning area by The Structure thepreservation Plan willsupport The NaturalEnvironment 3. on thefarms. of thesolidwastewillbeturnedintocompostforuse with wasterecycling, where biodegradablecomponents ture. The urban agriculture scheme is to be integrated flood plainshave beendesignatedforurbanagricul- in thePlanning Area, especiallyareas withextensive the Structure Plan, the sites around rivers and streams be integratedintotheeconomicbaseofcity. Under poverty. Asadeliberatepolicy, urbanagriculture isto food security, providing employment and reducing Urban Agriculture plays a critical role in ensuring Urban Agriculture ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ use classificationsonidentifiedhighstreets; The r programmes forfarmersandSMEs. programmes andtheState ofOsun’s Cooperative and tobeneficiariesofthe LGAs’ CDAgrantsupport Kuta forestablishmentofbusinessesby members and thriftsocietiesinIwo, Ile-Ogbo, Oluponna and allocationoflandtoco-operative Concessionary and, accessibility andtransportation; sector andsmallbusinesses,especiallywithrespect to theestablishmentandoperationofinformal support A of-way alongthedesignatedhighstreets. The designandenfor The adoptionanddesignationofappr cial activities; zones to sustain the threshold for effective commer- the localPlanning Authority inIwo; E spaces, parks andgarden; percentage oflanddesignatedforfunctional open E nforcement ofdevelopment control regulations by nforcement oflandusestandards withregards to doption ofappropriate zoning regulations to w Pann Ae hv cnrbtd agl to largely contributed have Area Planning Iwo eclassification ofhighstreets ashighdensity state of the city centre due to lack of adequate of lack to due centre city the of state ENVIRONMENT cement ofappropriate Rights- opriate land ❚❚ Implementation of public awareness programmes compliance with rules and regulations governing propagating the inherent advantages of ensuring open spaces, parks and gardens; and, environmental preservation for conducive and healthy living; and ❚❚ A department in the local government will be charged with responsibility for developing and maintaining ❚❚ Promotion of tree planting by residents through all proposed open spaces. establishment of a tree nursery by the State Ministry of Agriculture. Climate Change and Flooding The State of Osun is not immune to the adverse Preservation of Agricultural Land impacts of Climate Change, which are characterized Deforestation will be discouraged in the Planning Area by flooding, increased production of greenhouse gases alongside the preservation of agricultural land while the (GHGs), loss of biodiversity and increased prevalence Lands and Forestry Departments at both State and LG of extreme weather disasters and risks. levels would be adequately staffed and provided with adequate equipment to discourage illegal felling of trees. The Structure Plan proposes the following to address Similarly, areas designated as forest reserve and buffer issues related to Climate Change: zones would be protected through development control. ❚❚ Capacity building for officers of the State ministries The Built Environment of Environment and, Physical Planning and Urban The built environment in the traditional core and new Development on management of Climate Change residential developments in Iwo are beset with several and the attendant consequences; challenges associated with poor environmental quality, lack of sanitation facilities and the prevalence of deteri- ❚❚ Education and enlightenment of residents towards orating and dilapidated buildings. imbibing environment-friendly behavior in day-to-day activities such as cooking, lightning and To improve the condition of the built environment, transportation among others; and, the Structure Plan proposes the following: ❚❚ Adoption by the State Government of Osun of ❚

❚ All existing dilapidated buildings in the Planning modalities for effective measurement and monitoring Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals Area are to be rehabilitated through a special of GHG emissions from cities in the state. programme of the State Government of Osun; Pollution Control 59 ❚❚ Households will be encouraged and supported where Levels of pollution in Iwo Planning Area are relatively possible to provide their houses with toilets and low. Among the prevalent types of pollution are: Noise other facilities; pollution from use of outdoor public address equipment as well as surface and ground water pollution ❚❚ The State Government will strictly enforce the through residential and commercial activities. Indus- monthly environmental sanitation exercise to trial pollution is not prevalent in Iwo. enhance good environmental quality; and, The structure plan addresses pollution related issues ❚❚ Local Government Departments of water and through: Sanitation will be developed with trained staff and adequate equipment for effective monitoring of the ❚❚ Adoption and enforcement of zoning regulations to environment. separate non-congruous activities;

Open Spaces, Parks and Gardens ❚❚ Enforcement of the existing pollution control There are limited functional organised open spaces, legislations especially with regards to noise and air parks and gardens in Iwo town. The Structure Plan will pollution; and, identify and designate open spaces, parks and gardens as well as the following: ❚❚ Implementation of public education and enlightenment programmes on use of environmentally ❚❚ Ensure new residential neighborhoods in Iwo are harmful biological waste and chemicals in agricul- provided with open spaces, parks and recreational ture among others grounds; Solid Waste Management ❚❚ Plots designated as open spaces, parks and gardens Air, land and water pollution in the Planning Area have will be protected by legislation; been attributed to poor solid waste disposal, which also contributes to the incidents of flooding. This is evident ❚❚ Public awareness programmes will be Implemented from the open dumps generated along the major to educate residents on the inherent advantages of streets, river banks and open spaces in the town. 60 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) of otherNon-government agencies wouldbeencour- Iwo indigenes inDiaspora, internationaldonorsand development areas.unserved Private donorslikethe in Iwo. Water pipe lines should be extended to new quate. Afunctionalmainsstatewaterschemeisrequired Planning Area isgenerallyconsidered poorandinade- The water supply and distribution system in Iwo Water Supply time. asrequired ofservices fromprompt timeto delivery be builttoaccommodateresident doctors andfacilitate other paramedicalstaff. It isexpectedthathouseswill healthcare centresprimary withdoctors,nursesand Ile-Ogbo aswell asadequatelystaffingtheexisting of additional hospitals at Kutathe construction and ment andadditionalstaff.The Structure Plan proposes care centre inthePlanning Area, isinneedofequip- The generalhospital,whichisaboutthelargesthealth Health Services and othereducationalfacilities. private primary, schools juniorandseniorsecondary adequate provision for establishment of public and institutions, subsequentDistrict Plans willmake growth areas whichincorporateslandforeducational the Structure Plan makes provision for residential existing schoolswillrequire landforexpansion. While will berequired development innew areas whilesome Area over thePlan period,additionalpublicschools Given theprojected populationgrowth inIwo Planning Educational Facilities 4. ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ waste management,thefollowing stepswillbetaken: To facilitatetheadoptionofacceptablestandards of landfillsites. sanitary properly constructed had torely ontheuseofopendumpsasthere are no management inIwo andcurrently, thepeoplehave tion have not beenabletoprovide effective solidwaste Local Government of Departments Water andSanita- Due tolimitationsofavailable staffandequipment, ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Intr of machines)incollaborationwithprivate operators; Pr Intr landfills inthelocalgovernment areas; Identification andacquisition ofsitesforsanitar for sustainability; source ofgeneration attheprimary collection service chargesthrough wastes andintroduction ofservice anddisposalofsolid collection, transportation omotion of recycling activities (through purchase oduction ofcompostingagriculturalwaste. oduction in of the private sector participation BASIC URBANSERVICES y alternative to of mode a as tricycle urban inter and to encouraged reduce to proposed in unsafe the and reckless is motor-cycles of operation tion are engagedinthisactivity. However, sincethe leavers whoare and securityreasons asmostyoung menand school ered Multimodal Transport System drainage systems. should alsoberehabilitated andprovided withadequate settlements inthePlanning Area tothecitycentre recommended thatallotherroads connectingother Governments are noticeableinthisregard. It is by the itation andefforts Federal, State andLocal Major roads inIwo are currently undergoing rehabil- 5. buses. Th Planning Area are motor cycles (Okada) and mini Th ational parks inaccessiblelocations forresidents. Plan makeslandavailable forsocialfacilitiesandrecre- ting forthecityandtraditionalruler. The Structure Oluwo’s Palace requires a facelift to make it more befit- the cityhallhasrecently beencompleted,thoughthe One ofthecommunalfacilitiesinIwo Planning Area, Communal Facilities processing. among others.Solarcouldalsobeusedinfood dryers solar powered street lights,solarpowered boreholes from the national grid.Theusescouldrangefrom solar energy is recommended to complement electricity The useofnon-grid energysourcesrenewable especially Planning Area. improve theelectricitysupply nationallyandinthe however envisagedthattheprivatization ofPHCN will insufficient cablesandtransformers problems. Itis framework wasconstrainedby manpower shortages, and environs isinadequate.Theelectricitysupply ofthestate,electricitysupplyinIwoin mostparts the nationalgridfrom Osogbo step-down station.As Electricity inIwo Planning Area issuppliedthrough Electricity supply Iwo Planning Area are rivers/streams andsprings. the secondmostwidelyusedsource ofpotablewaterin campaign onwatersanitationwillbeimplemented,as of thestategovernment whileapublicenlightenment aged tosinkwells andbore holestocomplementefforts e m ostly u sed p ublic t ransport odes n e ostly sed ublic ransport wo m i I m u p t a menacebuthasbecome eua cpct bidn is building capacity regular Area, Planning TRANSPORTATION e unregulated useofmotorcycles isconsid- to educate the riders on safety and how and safety on riders the educate to ciet. rvt ivsos ol be would investors Private accidents. Okada invest in minibuses to improve intra improve to minibuses in invest unable oiiy wie nrdcin of introduction while mobility, . transportation could serve as an as serve could transportation to continuewith inevitable foreconomic their educa- Roads and Design Standards Safety of Pedestrians, Cyclists and The Structure Plan for Iwo Planning Area advances the Motorcyclists development of a hierarchy of roads based on types, Safety standards will be enforced on commercial motor speed, land texture or gradient and capacity. The roads cycle riders. Also, all major roads, particularly at the city in urban areas follow the nomenclature as indicated in centre, will be provided with pedestrian walk ways and Buchman (Traffic in towns). expanded where possible, while markings and road signs will delineate roadway centerlines, lane boundaries, no ❚❚ Primary distributors: this roads form the primary passing zones, pavement edges, roadway transitions, network for the town as a whole. The longer distance turning patterns and crosswalks among others in central traffic movement to, from and within the town are areas of Iwo. This will reduce conflict points at intersec- linked to the primary distributors. tions and ultimately the number of accidents.

❚❚ District distributors: these roads distribute traffic 6. HERITAGE, CULTURE AND within the residential and the principal business TOURISM districts of the town and environs. They form the link between the primary network and the local Historic monuments in Iwo Planning area as well as roads. architectural monuments and historic artifacts like the Oluwo’s Palace and the various shrines, are to ❚❚ Local roads: they are roads that distribute traffic be preserved. Efforts will also be channeled towards within neighborhoods and particular sectors in the promoting culture of the people by allotting land town. to activities that support heritage and boost tourism through development of employment opportunities ❚❚ Access roads: - these roads give direct access to and income. building and land in the towns. 7. URBAN SAFETY Recommended projects to enhance transportation activities in the Planning Area include: Iwo, like other major towns in the State of Osun, is faced with a number of security challenges. However, ❚

❚ Construction of Ring Roads, the inner ring road the Structure Plan proposes the following: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals which is regarded an immediate measure and the outer ring road, which is a long-term proposal to ❚❚ A comprehensive Street naming and house accommodate future traffic and urban expansion. numbering scheme is to be implemented to enhance 61 identification of locations and conduct of security ❚❚ Road Hierarchy in new residential areas to be operations around the city; detailed out at the implementation state. The roads are to have definite hierarchy – distributor roads, ❚❚ All streets in the city are to be provided with street collector streets and access roads. lighting;

❚❚ Establish and enforce parking standards and regula- ❚❚ The local governments will continue to provide tions for offices, shopping plazas, churches, mosques, financial assistance to vigilante groups and extend hotels, restaurants, bars and eateries; their activities to currently unreached areas;

❚❚ Encourage private sector-led development/initiative ❚❚ Public awareness programmes on the need for for taxi service system in Iwo Planning Area; collaboration with the security agencies by reporting suspicious activities in their areas to the police, the ❚❚ Provide bus-stops (passenger’s shelter/interface), Oba in council or the vigilante groups will be imple- bus-bays, lay-byes and pedestrian crossings (Zebra) mented; at appropriate locations on all major roads; ❚❚ The igerianN Police will be supported through the ❚❚ Provide pedestrian walkways , traffic lane-markings, provision of adequate and modern equipment. road signs and traffic lights on all highways; 8. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION ❚❚ Upgrade existing major traffic corridor on selected streets in Iwo to 15 metres right of way to serve as Disaster risk reduction and management strategies second order road within the city; are yet to be adopted by both Iwo and Ayedire LGAs. Under the Structure Plan, the State and LGAs will ❚❚ Integrate pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities on embark on participatory development of community major multi-modal transportation corridors. emergency/preparedness plans for Iwo Planning Area. In the light of this, it is proposed that: 62 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ attend promptly tolocalemergency a functional emergency relief warehouse that will priate fundingandlandwillbesetasidetodevelop communities inIwo andAyedire LGAs whileappro - Emergency action plans will be developed for all Committees; moribund multi-sectorialEmergency Management ments intheLGAs whichwillalsore-establish the in Iwo andAyedire LGAs through- dedicatedDepart Management (DRR/DRM)willbeinstitutionalized The responsibility for Risk Reduction orRisk ❚ ❚ to localemergencies. emergency relief warehouse thatwillattendpromptly land willbecommittedtodeveloping afunctional Iwo andAyedire LGAs whileappropriate fundingand action planswillbedeveloped forallcommunitiesin Participatory communityemergency/preparedness IKIRE PLANNING AREA

Ikire City Centre Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

BACKGROUND Some of these markets are daily markets patronized 63 from morning till evening, but mostly in the evenings. Ikire is the headquarters of the old Irewole Local Indeed, such night markets are a prominent feature Government Area created in 1976 following the Local of the Ikire local economy and social life and offers Government Reform of that year. In 1989, the present potential as a basis for economic interventions. Some Ayedade Local Government was created, followed by markets also operate on periodic basis, attracting Isokan Local Government Area in 1996 out of the old merchants from other major Yoruba town and beyond. Irewole Local Government. Hence, while Ikire remains the local government headquarters of Irewole, Apomu Major industrial activities in Ikire are the sawmill became the headquarters of Isokan. industries (timber business), bakeries, and sand-gran- ite-gravel building materials. Ikire is also very famous The most predominant activities in Ikire Planning for the production of a local delicacy from plantain, Area are agricultural and agro-allied businesses. The called “Dodo Ikire”. Today, ‘Dodo Ikire,’ a small ball people have specialized in the production of cash of fried ripe plantain sprinkled with pepper and onion and food crops, notably cocoa, oil palm, kola-nuts, has become the centre of a thriving household industry coconut and fruits. Some of the food crops are yam, and is prepared for consumption as snacks both within cocoyam, cassava, sweet potato and grains (maize, and outside Nigeria. Sellers of this genre of snack are corn, and cowpea). They also engage in large poultry found in all nooks and cranny of the Planning Area. farms, fishery, animal husbandry, palm produce and saw-milling industries among others. Ikire Planning Area comprises two of the 30 local government areas in the State of Osun, namely Irewole Ikire and some other major settlements in the Planning and Isokan Local Government Areas, with respective Area such as Ikoyi and Apomu do not have the tradi- headquarters at Ikire and Apomu. The Planning Area tional market popularly known as ‘Oja Oba’ which is covers 641,526,879.20 square metres land area and is usually located at the center of the town, in the front bounded by major settlements and land mass such as of the palace. Rather, there are a handful of other Gbongan in the North-East; Shasa River and Ife North markets where commercial activities take place, such Local Government in the East; and, Osun River and as Total, Owode and Obada markets among others. Asejire in the West. It also shares boundary with two other 64 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) MAJOR DEVELOPMENTISSUES Population Projection forIkire PlanningArea (2014-2033) and Wasimi of the population Ikire, Apomu, Ikoyi, Kajola, are city the in Isokan LGA. Thed ifferent districts that deup ma Ayedaade, intheNorth andSouth respectively. local government areas intheState, namelyAyedire and Table 6.2:PopulationandHousingShortfallsinIkirePlanningArea lacking which homes within area) situation The tertiary uses. land uses within thesameresidentialbuilding.Institutional coexisting intheresidentialneighborhoodsoreven tional instance, itis neighborhoods ofthesethreemajorcentres.For prevalence ofmixedlanduseswithintheresidential education andcommerciallanduses.Thereisa areas Ikoyi. Thepredominantlanduseinthebuiltup are the un-built (natural)areas.Constitutingthebuiltuparea be categorizedintotwo:thebuilt-upareasand uses. Broadly, ated byresidential,publicandcommercial The existinglanduseof Ikire Planning Area ispunctu- total of143,599peopleinI Accordingly, the2006Population Census,there were oa 1,9 2,5 3,4 4,6 6,2 7,5 8,4 9,1 0,8 421,556 408,484 395,818 383,545 371,652 360,128 348,961 338,140 327,655 317,496 Total skn127516921136159110501538103115421077176,253 170,787 165,492 160,361 155,388 150,570 145,901 141,376 136,992 132,745 Isokan oa 3,4 4,6 6,3 7,6 9,6 0,5 2,4 4,6 5,2 577,633 559,722 542,366 525,549 509,253 493,462 478,161 463,334 448,967 435,046 Total skn118317731370199926372299297226732400241,508 234,020 226,763 219,732 212,919 206,317 199,919 193,720 187,713 181,893 Isokan rwl 8,5 9,6 9,6 0,6 0,5 1,6 2,8 3,2 3,9 245,303 237,697 230,326 223,184 219,264 209,558 203,060 196,764 190,663 184,751 Irewole rwl 5,5 6,5 6,1 7,4 8,4 9,3 0,1 1,0 2,0 336,125 325,702 315,603 305,817 296,334 287,145 278,242 269,614 261,254 253,153 Irewole Year Year KR rwl 4,9 96 92267 7036 246776 2972 29966 143,599 Irewole IKIRE is residential,punctuatedinplaceswithpublic, is adequate, this three majorcentresofIkire,Apomuand markets orinformalmechanicyards sjr, ytr, pt. h projected The Apata. Ayetoro, Asejire,

Planning Area poor, particularly are madeupofprimary,secondaryand skn13172922497 21912 103,177 Isokan area live in life and health-threatening and life in live area ihn h Iie iy ete te core (the centre city Ikire the within common tofindcornershops,tradi- r i vr po pyia condition; physical poor very in are 0422 0622 0822 0023 022033 2032 2031 2030 2029 2028 2027 2026 2025 2024 the landuseinP 0421 0621 0821 0022 022023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

LGAs rewole LGA and103,177

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Population take-off year 2014. rate gives anestimatedbacklogof7,036 when projected to2014atthesamepopulationgrowth at all,istakenasthehousingdeficitfor2006.This, that atotalof5,469personsdidnothave anyrooms Population andHousing Census.Thedataindicating teristics andAmenitiesdatafrom the2006National Area isestimatedonthebasisofHousing Charac- The current housingbacklogforthe Ikire Planning (Table 6.3). around theexistingsettlementsinPlanning area at roughly 4,900hectares oflandtobedeveloped needs oftheestimatedpopulationhasbeen The estimated land use budget required to cater for the environments andhouseholds. that thecityischaracterized by widespread slum garbage. Theprevalence oftheseconditionsindicate have accesstosanitation,drainageandtheremoval of safe, sufficient andpotable watersupply and,donot is aspresented below. LGAs over theperiodofstructure plan2014-2033 The projected populationsfor Irewole and Isokan Irewole and241,508forIsokan LGAs respectively. (2014-2033) is577,633,comprising336,125for Planning Area by the end of the structure plan period Planning Area (Total, 2006) (5469) Housing Shortfall Planning Area 2014 (2006) 146302 256577633 421556 360128 317496 Projected Population Total (2014) Projected Population Total (2018)

Projected Population Total persons forthe (2023)

Projected Population Total (2033) A major development issue is the Ife-Ibadan Expressway ❚❚ Existing land acquired for development of low-cost which bisects Ikire and the Planning Area. This has housing in the Planning Area will be reviewed for significant implications for planning and management more effective implementation and development; of the city’s functionality and growth. There are also implications for the design and adoption of transpor- ❚❚ Additional land will be acquired for the development tation systems to link the two sides of the highway in of sites and services scheme in Ikire, Apomu and a safe and effective manner that will not restrict the Ikoyi. Land will also be acquired within other axes social interactions between different sections of the of the Planning Area, such as along Iwo, Ibadan and community. Ile-Ife Roads, for the purpose of providing affordable housing stock to the populace. Land Use Budget for Ikire Projected Population (2014 – 2033) ❚❚ Households should be enlightened and encouraged Population in 2014 317,498.0 to rehabilitate old traditional family houses in Ikire, Projected population to 2033 577,637.0 Apomu and Ikoyi; Additional population to plan 260,139.0 for ❚❚ Buildings in contravention areas such as under Number of Households at 6 43,356.5 high-tension electricity cables, areas prone to persons per household flooding and those in violation of road setbacks to Current backlog of Housing in 7,036.0 be removed; the town Total land required for 2,799.6 Ha ❚❚ Capacity of local government professionals to be Residential use developed to improve implementation of public Space required for Recreation/ 78.0 Ha enlightenment and enforcement of development organised open spaces control activities in Ikire and environs; Industrial development 320.0 Ha Commercial land use 359.9 Ha ❚❚ Modalities to be developed for private sector partic- Institutional use 359.9 Ha ipation in the provision of such services as water,

electricity, waste management under Public-Pri- Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals Circulation, Roads and utilities 879.9 Ha vate-Participation schemes, among others. Waste transfer and disposal 40.0 Ha sites Urban Renewal 65 Total additional land required 4,837.3 Ha The Structure Plan is conceived to build on the Urban for future Development Renewal programme (O’ Renewal) currently being Source: Computed by Consultants, 2014. implemented in the State of Osun, which covers a range of one kilometer-radius from the Akire’s Palace (the core and traditional residential area). The plan has LAND USE PROPOSALS already been adopted for implementation. In addition, it is proposed that slum upgrading scheme should be Among the key areas of strategic focus for Land Use extended to the core area of Apomu and Ikoyi. Further- Planning under the Structure Plan are: more, the following measures will be adopted:

1. SHELTER AND SLUMS ❚❚ Slum upgrading schemes are to be extended to the newer residential areas outside the one kilometre New Housing Development radius such as the traditional/core area of the city, Existing Layout Schemes within the Planning Area while the participatory planning process adopted are the Ikire Development Scheme, Apomu/Ikoyi under the RUSPS methodology is to be institution- Industrial and Residential Estate, Molagbo Residential alised in order to ensure wider public participation Scheme and, Apomu Residential Scheme. Currently, in housing/urban policy formulation and implemen- both the Ikire Development Scheme and the Molagbo tation; Residential Scheme attract very low patronage due to absence of basic services on site, the Apomu Residen- ❚❚ Additional land is to be acquired by the Local tial Scheme is still at the proposal stage. Planning Authorities in the Ikire Planning Area and made available to developers, particularly The development of new housing in the Planning Area women, to meet the anticipated population growth. will focus on the development of sites and services Also, Planning Approvals for all new buildings will schemes. Strategies for promoting housing develop- be granted only subject to the provision of essential ment and prevention of slums in Ikire Planning Area services before commencement of building opera- and the policy implications are as follows: tions. 66 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ SupporttheproposaltoamendL ❚ Commercial LandUse following: structure plansgives adequateconsiderationtothe effective localeconomicdevelopment inthearea, the trade ingeneral,agriculturalandindustrialgoods.For Planning Area are agriculture andcommerce, involving The major economic activities of residents within Ikire 2. ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Ikire Planning Area, thefollowing are proposed: housing development. To achieve theabove goalin accessible, andtransferableataffordable pricesfor landwithsecure tenureserviced readily available, The goalofthe State of Osun landpolicyisto make Land forHousing ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ able price; decisions willachieve thefollowing: rebuilt, aswell asthe Total Market inApomu. These and Olorisa Oko Market wouldberedesigned and tional markets, namelyNaira andKobo Market and activitynodesinApomu andIkoyi. Thetradi- Establishment ofacentralbusinessdistrictforIkire Develop andmaintainatitleinsurancesystem. Establish and keep efficient landadministrationandhousingdelivery; ible and geo-referenced land information system for of government to adoptarobust, dynamic, compat- Strengthen and co-or Ensure securityoftenur Facilitate the land thr rural Effectively administertheuseofurbanand land information system toensure securityoftenure. tion and administration through a geo-referenced strengthening andco-ordination ofLandRegistra- schemesand able pricethrough sitesandservices Facilitate thepro tive physical planning; Judicious landthr useofurbanandrural and production ofcadastraland township maps; tions through theestablishmentoflandregistries • by relocation; their lives andeconomicactivitiesunaffected Enable thepopulationofcitytocontinue DEVELOPMENT LOCAL ECONOMIC ough effective physicalplanning; availability of serviced lands at affordavailability- of serviced vision of serviced landsatafford- vision ofserviced proper records of land transac- dinate landregisters atalltiers e; andUse ough effec- A ct ; ❚ of industrialactivitiesthrough thefollowing: for Ikire Planning Area will promote the development opment ofAgro-based industries.The Structure Plan Area issaw-milling.Thearea forthedevel - isalsofertile The mostsignificantindustrialactivityinthe Planning Industrial LandUse rivers and streams Under city. the of to is agriculture and ensuring Urban Urban Agriculture core areas. programme willbeextendedtoIkoyiandApomu kilometre radius ❚ ❚ ❚ Renewal already underwaythroughthe The redevelopmentoftheIkiretowncentreis Town Centre Development The Structure Plan proposes: agglomeration. brought togethertoenablethemderive thebenefitsof Ikire, Apomu andIkoyi. These businesses needtobe region. Such small businesses are scattered in space in pillar for local economic development in the city and Small formal and informal businesses are the major Small Businesses ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ the Planning Area. other formsofstoragefacilitiesforfarmproduce in Allocation of land in thesettlements. Establishment ofshoppingareas nodes atimportant and, accessibility andtransportation; sector andsmallbusinesses,especiallywithrespect to theestablishmentandoperationofinformal support Adoption ofappropriate z Allocation of land related activities. reducing • • • and waste management services inthemarkets; and wastemanagementservices Provide adequateparking spaces,sanitation density; spaces inthemarket asaresult ofincreased Provide forstreet opportunity traderstohave more intensively; and highdensitydevelopment tousetheland Redesign themarket toachieve amore compact • giutr pas ciia rl in role critical a plays Agriculture Project restoringtheareawithinone food itit a te on expands town the new over time. as in built be districts will markets New poverty. As a deliberate policy, urban policy, deliberate a As poverty. be integrated into the economic base economic the into integrated be euiy poiig employment providing security, the Structure Plan, the sites around sites the Plan, Structure the of theAkire’sPalace.This for the establishment of silos and for expansion of saw-milling and oning regulations to on-going OsunO’ in the Planning Area, especially areas with extensive ment sanitation condition. Furthermore, the flood plains have been designated for urban agricul- existence of dilapidated buildings is a major feature ture. The urban agriculture scheme is to be integrated in the built environment of the Planning Area. with waste recycling, where biodegradable components of the solid waste will be turned into compost for use To improve the condition of the built environment, on the farms. the structure plan proposes the following:

3. ENVIRONMENT ❚❚ Implementation of government plan on rehabilitation of dilapidated buildings in Irewole and Isokan The Natural Environment LGAs; The Structure Plan will support the preservation of the natural environment in Ikire Planning Area by ❚❚ Households will be encouraged and supported where preventing further deterioration through the following: possible to provide their houses with toilets and other facilities; ❚❚ Enforcement of land use standards with regards to percentage of land designated for functional open ❚❚ The tateS Government will strictly enforce the spaces, parks and garden; monthly environmental sanitation exercise to enhance good environmental quality; and, ❚❚ Enforcement of development control regulations by the local Planning Authority in Ikire; ❚❚ Capacity building programmes will be implemented for officers of the Irewole and Isokan Local ❚❚ Implementation of public awareness programmes Government Department of Water, Environment propagating the inherent advantages of ensuring and Sanitation. Similarly, the Department will be environmental preservation for conducive and equipped with the right number and quality of healthy living; and personnel for effective monitoring of environmental sanitation exercises. ❚❚ Promotion of tree planting by residents through establishment of a tree nursery by the State Ministry ❚❚ Reintroduction of the services of Sanitary and Health Wole-Wole

of Agriculture; Inspectors ( ), with adequate institutional Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals back-up and legal support. ❚❚ Land acquired for any use should be designed to integrate functional open spaces, parks and recre- Open Spaces, Parks and Gardens 67 ational spaces; Functional and dedicated open spaces, parks and garden are not common in major settlements within ❚❚ Capacity building for the officers omfr the Depart- the Planning Area. The Structure Plan will incorporate ment of Town Planning and Land Services in Irewole open spaces, parks and gardens through the following: and Isokan LGAs; ❚❚ Ensure new residential neighbourhoods in Irewole ❚❚ Adequate environmental education for residents on and Isokan LGAs are provided with open spaces, benefits of a conducive environment and cultiva- parks and recreational grounds; tion of tree planting culture. Plant nurseries will be established by the local governments to support this ❚❚ Plots designated as open spaces, parks and gardens initiative. will be protected by legislation;

Preservation of Agricultural Land ❚❚ Public awareness programmes will be Implemented Deforestation will be discouraged in the Planning Area to educate residents on the inherent advantages of alongside the preservation of agricultural land while compliance with rules and regulations governing the Lands and Forestry Departments at both State and open spaces, parks and gardens; and, LG levels would be adequately staffed and provided with adequate equipment to discourage illegal felling ❚❚ A department in the local government will be charged of trees. Similarly, areas designated as forest reserve and with responsibility for developing and maintaining buffer zones would be protected through development all proposed open spaces. control. Climate Change and Flooding Built Environment The State of Osun is not immune to the adverse The built environment that makes up the Ikire Planning impacts of Climate Change, which are characterized Area (the Residential core and the new residential by flooding, increased production of greenhouse gases developments) is beset with several challenges. In Ikire, (GHGs), loss of biodiversity and increased prevalence Apomu and Ikoyi, a high proportion of the houses of extreme weather disasters and risks. in core area are without toilets and in poor environ- 68 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) waste management,thefollowing stepswillbetaken: To facilitatetheadoptionofacceptablestandards of landfillsites. sanitary properly constructed had torely ontheuseofopendumps asthere isno management inIkire andcurrently, thepeoplehave tion have notbeenabletoprovide effective solidwaste Local Government of Departments Water andSanita- Due tolimitationsofavailable staffandequipment, river banksandopenspacesinthetown. from the opendumps located along themajor streets, contributes totheincidentsofflooding.Thisisevident been attributed to poor solid waste disposal, which also Air, landandwaterpollutioninthePlanning Area have Solid Waste Management ❚ ❚ ❚ trial pollutionisnotprevalent inIkire. through residential andcommercial activities.Indus- andgroundment aswell waterpollution assurface pollution from useofoutdoorpublicaddress equip- low. Amongtheprevalent typesofpollutionare noise Levels ofpollution inIkire Planning Area are relatively Pollution Control ❚ ❚ ❚ issues related toClimateChange: The Structure Plan proposes thefollowing toaddress ❚ issues through: The StructurePlan addresses pollutionrelated ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ landfills inthelocalgovernment areas; ture amongothers. harmful biologicalwasteandchemicalsinagricul- Implementation ofpubliceducationandenlight- pollution; and, legislations especiallywithregards tonoiseandair Enfor activities; separate non-congruous Adoption andenfor of GHGemissionsfrom citiesinthestate. modalities foreffective measurement andmonitoring Adoption by theState Government ofOsun of amongothers;and, transportation day-to-day activitiessuchascooking,lightningand imbibing environment-friendly behaviorin Education and theattendantconsequences; Development onmanagementofClimateChange of E Capacity buildingforofficersofthe Stateministries Identification andacquisitionofsitesforsanitar enment nvironment and,Physical Planning andUrban cement of the existing pollution control programmes and enlightenment of residents towards cement ofzoning regulations to on use ofenvironmentally y ❚ ❚ ❚ most parts ofthestateandindeedinNigeria,most parts electricity the nationalgridfrom Osogbo stepdown station.Asin Electricity supplytotheIkire Planning Area isthrough Electricity supply Area are untreated rivers/streams andsprings. second most utilized source of water in Ikire Planning enment campaignonwateruseandsanitationasthe dispute. Alsoproposed istheconductofapublicenlight- strongly recommended foraresolution ofthepayment State Government andtheIrewole andIsokan LGAs are non-government agenciesincollaborationwiththe unions inDiaspora, internationaldonorsandother Ikoyi by efforts andenvirons. Concerted relevant town water atleastcosttoresidents of Ikire, Apomu and priority activityinorder torestore thesupplyofpotable Osun andOyo States over payment-related issues isa The resolution ofthelong-drawndisputebetween Water Supply asrequiredservices from timetotime. resident of doctorsandfacilitateprompt delivery is expectedthat houses will be builtto accommodate with doctors,nursesandotherparamedicalstaff. It health care centresstaffing of the existing primary residents ofIkoyi andApomu aswell asadequately and comprehensive healthcentres toeffectively serve Plan ofadditional hospitals proposes theconstruction quate for the needs of Ikire and environs. The Structure the site of the health facility currently in use is inade- and inneedofacomprehensive refurbishment, while expressway inthePlanning Area isinastateofdisuse The only General Hospital locatedonthe Ikire-Ife Health Services schools andothereducationalfacilities. and private primary, junior and senior secondary make adequateprovision forestablishmentofpublic educational institutions,subsequentDistrict Plans will for residential growth areas whichincorporateslandfor expansion. While theStructure Plan makesprovision while some existing schools will require land for schools willberequired development innew areas Planning Area over thePlan period,additionalpublic Given theprojected populationgrowth inIkire Educational Facilities 4. ❚ ❚ ❚ Intr Pr Intr of machines)incollaborationwithprivate operators; for sustainability; source ofgeneration attheprimary collection service chargesthrough wastes andintroduction ofservice anddisposalofsolid collection, transportation omotion of recycling activities (through purchase oduction ofcompostingagriculturalwaste. oduction in of the private sector participation BASIC URBANSERVICES supply in Ikire, Apomu and Ikoyi and environs is Multimodal Transport System inadequate. The electricity supply framework was The mostly used public transport modes in Ikire constrained by manpower shortages, insufficient cables Planning Area are the mini buses with a capacity for and transformers problems. It is however envisaged that seven passengers each (Alake) and the commercial the privatization of PHCN will improve the electricity motor cycles (okada). The unregulated use of motor supply nationally and in Ikire Planning Area. cycles is considered a menace but has become inevitable for economic and security reasons as most young men The use of non-grid renewable energy sources especially and school leavers who are unable to continue with solar energy is recommended to complement electricity their education are engaged in this activity. However, from the national grid. The uses could range from since the operation of motor-cycles is reckless and solar powered street lights, solar powered boreholes unsafe in the Planning Area regular capacity building among others. Solar dryers could also be used in food is proposed to educate the riders on safety and how to processing. reduce accidents. Private investors would be encouraged to invest in minibuses to improve intra and inter Communal Facilities urban mobility, while introduction of tricycle as a Most major communal facilities in Ikire Planning Area, mode of transportation could serve as an alternative to such as town halls and palaces are in need of renova- Okada. tion as they are not in conditions that are befitting for the city and the traditional rulers. Appropriate sites are Roads and Design Standards earmarked at locations accessible to residents for use The Structure Plan for Ikire Planning Area advances as community facilities and other social facilities like the development of a hierarchy of roads based on types, recreational parks. speed, land texture or gradient and capacity. The roads in urban areas follow the nomenclature as indicated in 5. TRANSPORTATION Buchman (Traffic in towns).

Major roads in Ikire are currently undergoing rehabil- ❚ Primary distributors: - this roads form the primary itation and efforts by the Federal, State and Local network for the town as a whole. The longer distance Governments are noticeable in this regard. The major traffic movement to, from and within the town are

roads in Ikire and its environs include Awala, Obanile linked to the primary distributors. Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals Owo, Oke-Olomi, Naira and Kobo-Itamerin Roads. Others are Akire Palace - Oke – Ada C.H.S, Obada ❚ District distributors: - these roads distribute traffic Market - Idi Ada Roads, Iyana Egba - Sabo [Court within the residential and the principal business 69 Area] Road, Iso Arobo – Molak Road and Oke – Ada – districts of the towns and the other towns in the Islamiyah Roads. A number of roads in the area are in environs. They form the link between the primary fairly good conditions but need improvement. Most of network and the local roads. these roads will be widened and provided with adequate drainage system, while bridges that have collapsed will ❚ Local roads: - they are roads that distribute traffic be rehabilitated. District Plans emanating from the within neighborhoods and particular sectors in the Structure Plan will designate sites for both interstate town. and intra urban loading/offloading of passengers and goods in the towns. ❚ Access roads: - these roads give direct access to building and land in the towns. A major development issue is the Ife-Ibadan Expressway which bisects Ikire and the Planning Area. This has Recommended projects to enhance transportation significant implications for planning and management activities in the Planning Area include: of the city’s functionality and growth. There are also implications for the design and adoption of transpor- ❚ Construction of Ring Roads, the inner ring road tation systems to link the two sides of the highway in which is regarded an immediate measure and the a safe and effective manner that will not restrict the outer ring road, which is a long-term proposal to social interactions between different sections of the accommodate future traffic and urban expansion. community. ❚ Road Hierarchy in new residential areas to be Also, the growth pattern for Ikire over the years has detailed out at the implementation state. The roads tended towards some development poles, notably are to have definite hierarchy – distributor roads, towards along Iwo, Ikoyi, Ile-Ife and Ibadan Roads collector streets and access roads. where new residential and commercial development like petrol stations, worship centres and micro indus- ❚ Establish and enforce parking standards and regula- trial sites have been springing up. Transportation links tions for offices, shopping plazas, churches, mosques, in these areas will be upgraded and widened to accom- hotels, restaurants, bars and eateries; modate the growing traffic. 70 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ the Structure Plan proposes thefollowing: faced with a number of security challenges. However, Ikire, like other major towns in the State of Osun, is 7. sites inthePlanning Area willbeapriority. Viewing Centre, AjagajigiRock andotherheritage and income.Thetourismpotentialsof Atamora Bird through development ofemployment opportunities heritageandboosttourism to activitiesthatsupport promoting culture ofthepeopleby allottingland willalsobechanneledtowards Efforts be preserved. like theAkire’s Palace andthevarious shrines,are to as architectural monuments and historic artifacts Historic monumentsinIkire Planning area aswell 6. ultimately thenumberofaccidents. This will reduce conflictpointsatintersectionsand areas ofallcitiesincludingIkire, Ikoyi andApomu. transitions, turningpatterns,crosswalks etcincentral aries, nopassingzones, pavement edges, roadway signs willdelineateroadway centerlines,lanebound- and expanded where possible, while markings and road city centre, willbeprovided withpedestrianwalkways cycle atthe riders.Also,allmajorroads, particularly Safety standards will be enforced on commercial motor Motorcyclists Safety ofPedestrians,Cyclistsand ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ncourage private sector-led development/initiative ❚ operations around thecity; identification of locations and conduct of security numbering schemeistobeimplementedenhance A compr second order road withinthecity; streets inIkire as to15metres rightofwaytoserve major multi-modal transportation corridors. major multi-modaltransportation I U road signs andtrafficlightsonallhighways; P at appropriate locationsonallmajorroads; bus-bays, lay-byes and pedestrian crossings (Zebra) P systeminIkire Planningfor taxiservice Area; E ntegrate pedestrian,bicycle andtransitfacilitieson rovide pedestrianwalkways,trafficlane-markings, rovide bus-stops(passenger’s shelter/interface), pgrade existing major traffic corridor on selected URBAN SAFETY TOURISM HERIT ehensive Street namingandhouse AGE, CULTURE AND ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ to localemergency emergency relief warehouse thatwillattend promptly and landwillbecommittedtodeveloping afunctional Irewole andIsokan LGAs whileappropriate funding action plans will be developed for all communities in Participatory communityemergency/preparedness ❚ In thelightofthis,itisproposed that: emergency/preparedness plansforIkire Planning Area. development ofcommunity embark on participatory Under theStructure Plan, theState andLGAs will yet tobe adopted by bothIrewole andIsokan LGAs. Disaster risk reduction and management strategies are 8. ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ The N mented; Oba incouncil orthevigilantegroups willbeimple- suspicious activities in their areas to the police, the collaboration withthesecurityagenciesby reporting P their activitiestocurrently unreached areas; financial assistancetovigilantegroups andextend The localgo lighting; All str provision ofadequateandmodernequipment. problem onapermanentbasis. Plan” forIkire Planning Area thatwilladdress the mentation ofacomprehensive integrated“Drainage be conductedasthebasisforpreparation andimple- flooding. Acomprehensive studyofthesituationwill Management Committees; tablish themoribundmulti-sectorialEmergency in the LGAsDepartments which will also re-es- ized inIrewole andIsokan LGAs through dedicated Management (DRR/DRM)willbeinstitutional- The O ublic awareness programmes on the need for ne ofthenaturalhazards inIkire istheproblem of responsibility for Risk Reduction or Risk eets inthecityare tobeprovided with street igerian Police through the will besupported DISASTER RISKREDUCTION vernments willcontinuetoprovide EJIGBO PLANNING AREA

Plate 1: Aerial view of Ejigbo Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

71 BACKGROUND of Yoruba land. Modernization has however assisted in improving farming activities and other agricultural Ejigbo, the headquarters of Ejigbo Local Government processing in Ejigbo. Hence, large poultry, fishery and Area covers an approximated land area of 373 square animal husbandry farms have been established in the kilometres and bounded on the north and west by Planning Area. In 2008, Ejigbo was ranked highest Surulere and Ogo-Oluwa LGAs in Oyo State respec- producer of life Cat fish in the State. However, because tively and shares boundaries on the east with Egbedore the farmlands are not located very far from the town LGA and on the south with Ola Oluwa LGA, both in the people have always largely been urban dwellers. the State of Osun. Indigenes of Ejigbo are well-trav- elled and have settled widely across the West Africa According to the 1991 Population Census, there coast, notably Côte d’Ivoire and in several Franco- were a total of 69,366 in Ejigbo Local phone West Africa countries, including Cote d’Ivoire Government Area comprising 33,409 males and (Abidjan), Togo and Republic of Benin, as well as other 35,957 females. Specifically, 48.22% (16,111) of Anglophone countries like Ghana. Other settlements the male and 49.88% (17,936) of the female in the Planning Area are Isoko, Ola, Masifa, Isund- population were resident in Ejigbo town. By unrin, Ilawo, Ife-Odan, Aato, Inisa, Oguro, Igbon, 2006, the population of the Local Government Olosinmo, and Ika, Ijimoba, Songbe, Osuntedo and Area stood at 132,641, comprising 65,916 Iwata, among others. males and 66,725 females (NPC 2008). Although, there was no record of the number of Farming constitutes the traditional economy in Ejigbo people living in the city during the 2006 Census and essentially involves the production of such food exercise, the Census figures show that the crops as tubers (yam, cassava, cocoyam and potato), population of Ejigbo Local Government Area grains (maize, guinea corn) and cowpea as well as cash increased by 52.30% between 1991and 2006, crops like oil palm, coconut and varieties of fruits. The indicating an annual growth rate of 3.48 per cent. land on which the crops are farmed is of the tropical According to the 2006 National Population Census, dry forest and savanna which has not been very useful the population of Ejigbo Local Government Area was for large-scale cultivation of cash crops like cocoa, 132,641 and the projected population by the end of kola-nut and others as obtains in other forested parts the Structure Plan period (2014-2033) is 310,476. 72 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) they are locatedwithinslums. are slumhouseholds,andthere isthelikelyhoodthat deduced thatmanyhouseholdsinthePlanning Area and improved sanitation. From all indication it canbe access toimproved watersupply, pipedbornewater Only householdsinthePlanning afew Area have (sub-urban residential area). Buildings inthecore/ into two: the old (core residential area) and the newer The residential area in Ejigbo canbroadly beclassified recreation. trial andreligion, public,agriculture, circulation and existing landusesare commercial, institutional,indus- In additiontotheresidential landuseinEjigbo, other which isusuallyusedforpassive recreation atnight. often rectangular inshapebuiltaround anopenspace, Each houseistherefore acollectionofsinglerooms system ofbuildingispredominant inthesettlement. footpath orlaneasthecasemaybe.Thecourtyard built independentoftheotherbutlinkedwithasmall ically over theyears witheachcompoundorhouse in thebuiltuparea inEjigbo. Thecitygrew inorgan- Residential landuseformsthebulkofdevelopment MAJOR DEVELOPMENTISSUES Population andHousingShortfallsinEjigbo raLGAs Area Planning JGOEib 3,4 81426 3,4 2659 132,641 2067 28,184 132,641 Ejigbo EJIGBO

Population LGAs (2006)

Regular Households (Planning Area Total, 2006)

Housing Shortfall PlanningArea (LGAs, 2006)

Population Planning (2014 –2033) Land UseBudgetfortheProjected Population take-off year 2014. rate gives anestimatedbacklogof2,659personsforthe when projected to2014atthesamepopulationgrowth at all,istakenasthehousingdeficitfor2006.This, that atotalof2,067personsdidnothave anyrooms Population andHousing Census.Thedataindicating teristics andAmenitiesdatafrom the2006National Area isestimatedonthebasisofHousing Charac- The current housingbacklogforthe Ejigbo Planning environment, amongothers. building design,material,size ofrooms andgeneral areas, where there isaclearimprovement inthe situation however isdifferent inthenewer sub-urban environment inthetraditionalarea generallypoor. The general humanconveniences andthegeneralhousing neglect. Many alsolackbasicamenitiesespeciallyfor materialsused,ageand dated, duetotheconstruction traditional residential area are mostlyoldanddilapi- Development Total additionallandrequired forfuture Waste transferanddisposalsites Circulation, Roadsandutilities Institutional use Commercial landuse Industrial development 1,442.4Ha 2,659.0 open spaces Space required forRecreation/organised Total landrequired forResidentialuse Current backlogofHousinginthetown household Number ofHouseholdsat6personsper Additional populationtoplanfor Projected populationto2033 Population in2014 Area (Total, 2006)

(2067) Housing Shortfall Planning Area 2014 (2006) 7,5 9,6 2,8 310,476 226,585 193,567 170,653

Projected Population

Source: ComputedbyConsultants,2014. Total (2014)

Projected Population Total (2018)

Projected Population Total (2023) 139,823.0 310,477.0 170,654.0 2,494 Ha 453.3 Ha 185.4 Ha 185.4 Ha 164.8 Ha 23,303.8 20.6 Ha 41.9 Ha

Projected Population Total (2033) LAND USE PROPOSALS a resilient community, the flood plains of rivers and streams must be recognized, respected and factored The Land Use proposals for the Ejigbo Planning Area into the plans in order to avert flood disasters as well covers all the key categories of uses, such as residential, as the need to protect fragile ecosystems. Under these commercial, industrial, public spaces, recreational etc. circumstances, the natural growth and extension areas The topography of Ejigbo will affect the direction of for the town are in the north western parts towards Iwo future growth of the town as the major development and Awo Roads and the western part towards Oguro constraints in the town are rivers and streams. There and Ife Roads. also hills in the northern part of the town. In building

Development Constraints of Ejigbo Planning Area Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals

Orderly development will be achieved in the Ejigbo It also entails advancing broad land use Planning Area by locating land uses to complement development control measures for monitoring each other and ensuring that land use and transporta- architectural design and redesign, building tion are properly coordinated and integrated. Land use development and redevelopment, as well as strict planning and design under the Structure Plan is hinged implementation of the land use proposals as on adopting integrated and participatory approaches designed. The land use proposals are guided by to land use budgeting and relating this to the well-defined principles and identified priorities in projected population. line with the goals and objec-tives of the plan. 74 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) good agriculturalandenvironmentally sensitive land. housing andotherdevelopment activitiesawayfrom existing residential areas, are efforts alsomade tosteer opment. While takingadvantage ofcontiguitywith and landavailablehousing/residential fornew devel- nerships (PPP).Thestructure planhasmadeproposals sector orthrough well-structured- public-private-part by the public (state or local government) and private housing estates.Theestatescouldbebuilt ofaffordable schemesandconstruction and services focus onthedevelopment of residential layouts, sites New housingprovision inEjigbo Planning Area will New HousingDevelopment 1. Planning undertheStructure Plan are: Among thekeyareas ofstrategicfocusforLandUse Land UseProposal forEjigboPlanningArea col, raie oe sae ec Also, the population. etc. spaces cater to open residential organised schools, supply, roads anddrainage,convenient shopping, on-site residential infrastructure: piped water necessary borhoods will consist of residentialAs a design guideline, the new neigh- for SHELTER ANDSLUMS plots will be of different sizes and density and sizes different of be will plots h dfeet ed o icm gop of groups income of needs different the residential plots and other ❚ ❚ ❚ policy implicationsare asfollows: prevention of slums in Ejigbo Planning Area and the Strategies forpromoting housingdevelopment and locate incompatibleusesnexttoeachother. of thepeople.However, care shouldbetakennotto livelier and in accordance to the traditional ways of life residentialaged in the designs to make the new areas As amatterofpolicy, mixed landusewouldbeencour- ❚ ❚ ❚ and atOla andMasifa; along with new buyers;along withnew where such displaced allottees would be re-settled Structure Plan withinEjigbo andatOla andMasifa, their plots.New acquisitionsare proposed underthe Inisa Road, someallotteeshave beendisplacedfrom of the existing residential layout located on Ejigbo- Buildings r Households willbeenlightenedandencouragedto Due totheconstr be removed; flooding andthoseinviolation of road setbacksto high-tension electricitycables, areas prone to ehabilitate oldtraditionalfamilyhousesinEjigbo in contravention areas such as under uction ofaMega Schoolonthesite ❚❚ Capacity of local government professionals to be ❚❚ Judicious use of urban and rural land through effec- developed to improve implementation of public tive physical planning; enlightenment and enforcement of development control activities in Ejigbo and environs; ❚❚ Facilitate the provision of serviced lands at affordable price through sites and services schemes and ❚❚ Modalities to be developed for private sector partic- strengthening and co-ordination of Land Registra- ipation in the provision of such services as water, tion and administration through a geo-referenced electricity, waste management under Public-Pri- land information system to ensure security of tenure. vate-Participation schemes, among others. ❚ Support the proposal to amend the L and Use Act; Urban Renewal The Structure Plan is conceived to build on the Urban ❚❚ Effectively administer the use of urban and rural Renewal programme (O’ Renewal) currently being land through effective physical planning; implemented in the State of Osun, which covers a range of one kilometer-radius from the core of Ejigbo. ❚❚ Facilitate the availability of serviced lands at afford- Hence, the following measures will be adopted: able price;

❚❚ Extension of the slum upgrading plan beyond the ❚❚ Ensure security of tenure; core residential areas of Ejigbo to include Masifa, Ife-Odan and Ola; ❚❚ Strengthen and co-ordinate land registers at all tiers of government to adopt a robust, dynamic, compat- ❚❚ Widening of Ejigbo-Oko, Ejigbo-Iwo, Ejigbo-Ede ible and geo-referenced land information system for roads among others, including the widening of efficient land administration and housing delivery; drainage channels, provision of potable water, street lighting and where applicable spot clearance. ❚❚ Establish and keep proper records of land transactions through the establishment of land registries ❚❚ Enforcement of Planning Approvals for all new and production of cadastral and township maps; housing development, which will be on the basis of ❚

the provision of essential services prior to commence- ❚ Develop and maintain a title insurance system. Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals ment of the construction activities; 2. LOCAL ECONOMIC Going by lessons learnt from past experiences, the DEVELOPMENT 75 following are imperatives for successful implementation of urban renewal schemes under the Structure The major economic activities within Ejigbo Planning Plan: Area are agriculture and commerce. For effective local economic development in the area, the following ❚❚ Strong political support at all levels of government; should be given adequate consideration:

❚❚ Community participation, ownership and empow- Commercial Land Use erment through institutionalized community driven All existing markets in Ejigbo Planning Area are to be initiatives; rehabilitated and provided with modern sanitary facilities, car parking, loading and off-loading spaces in ❚❚ Implementation of sustained, progressive develop- addition to the following: ments as opposed to one-off interventions; ❚❚ Upgrading of market around Ogiyan’s palace and ❚❚ Enforcement of the National Building Code, by-laws the Central Mosque in line with the O’ Renewal and appropriate land use standards; and, programme;

❚❚ In-situ upgrading of degraded areas and use of slum ❚❚ Allocation of land to private investors and or the local clearance only where inevitable and with the consent government for construction of planned markets, and relocation of slum dwellers. shopping malls and small businesses in strategic locations in the Structure Plan Area; Land for Housing The goal of the State of Osun land policy is to make ❚❚ Revitalising economic activities through the serviced land with secure tenure readily available, adoption of mixed land use planning; accessible, and transferable at affordable prices for housing development. To achieve the above goal in ❚❚ Designation of accessible locations around the Ejigbo Planning Area, the following are proposed: CBD for use by Commercial Banks to enhance the socio-economic activities in Ejigbo. 76 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) to be integrated into the economic base of the city. poverty. Asadeliberatepolicy, urbanagriculture is food security, providing employment and reducing Urban Agriculture plays a critical role in ensuring Urban Agriculture settlements inthePlanning Area. emerging outlyingareas ofthetown aswell asother programme willbeextendedtootherdeveloped and one kilometre radiusoftheOgiyan’s Palace. This Osun O’Renewal Project restoring thearea within centre through theon-going isalready underway The redevelopment ofthecore areas of Ejigbo town Town Centre Development ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ region. The Structure Plan proposes: pillar for local economic development in the city and Small formal and informal businesses are the major Small Businesses ❚ ❚ following: opment ofagro-based industrialactivitiesthrough the Plan forEjigbo Planning Area willpromote the devel- Being endowed withagriculturalland,theStructure Industrial LandUse ❚ Allocationoflandfortheestablishmentsilos ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ the phenomenonofstreet tradingisdone awaywith. ensure alltradersare given stallsinthemarket and manage theexistingandr Establishment ofinstitutionalmechanismtobetter Providing totradegroups andassocia- support accessibility andtransportation; sector andsmallbusinesses,especiallywithrespect to theestablishmentandoperationofinformal support A other settlements; Ejigbo, Masifa, Ife Odan, Isundunrin, Isoko and sector smallbusinessinEjigbo Planning Area at Allocation in thePlanning Area. and otherformsofstoragefacilitiesforfarmproduce Designation ofindustriallayouts by Ejigbo LGA and Agro alliedindustriesassociatedwiththem; such astheO’Cattleandspin-offAgribusiness various agricultural programmes intheO’REAP D in i te lnig ra towards and housingloans; Area of means a as Society, operative ones Planning existing to addition the establishment in tions processing oil palm for in doption ofappropriate zoning regulations to esignation oflandinEjigbo andenvirons forthe aia Ie dn Iudni, n Isoko and Isundunrin, Odan, Ife Masifa, ml ctae nutis ht r ivle in involved are that industries cottage small of land for the development of informal n gari and making soap processing, f oprtv Sceis in Societies Cooperative of ehabilitated markets, like affordable business affordable Co- Karowosaye zones wouldbeprotected through development control. Similarly, areas designated asforest andbuffer reserve adequate equipmenttodiscourage illegalfellingoftrees. levels wouldbeadequatelystaffedand provided with Lands andForestry atbothState Departments andLG of agricultural alongside land the while the preservation Deforestation willbediscouragedinthePlanning Area Preservation ofAgriculturalLand ❚ The NaturalEnvironment 3. ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ better fundingfrom micro financeinstitutions. techniques ofproduction andmanagementaswell as ised intocooperatives inorder tobenefitfrom modern the farms.Fish andvegetable farmersare tobeorgan- the solidwastewillbeturnedintocompostforuseon waste recycling, where biodegradablecomponentsof The urban agriculture scheme is to be integrated with town canboostfishproduction. quality ofthewaterandhencesmalldamsin the rivers andwatercourses cleaned will improve the dumping ofwasteinwatercoursesandrivers. Getting taken toimprove collection ofsolidwasteandthe and fishfarming/aquaculture. Measures wouldbe be designatedforurbanagriculture –vegetable farming flood plainofRiver Opadere anditstributariesare to streams inthePlanning Area, especially the extensive Under theStructure Plan, the sitesaround rivers and ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ initiative. established by thelocalgovernments this tosupport tion oftree plantingculture. Plant nurseries willbe benefits of aconducive environment and cultiva- ational spaces; integrate functionalopenspaces,parks andrecre- of Agriculture; by theStateestablishment ofatree nursery Ministry healthy living;and environmental forconducive preservation and propagating theinherent advantages ofensuring the localPlanning Authority inEjigbo; spaces, parks andgarden; percentage oflanddesignatedforfunctionalopen E A LGA; ment of Town PlanninginEjigbo andLandServices Capacity buildingfortheofficersfr Land acquir P I E mplementation ofpublicawareness programmes romotion of tree planting by residents through nforcement ofdevelopment control regulations by nforcement oflandusestandards withregards to dequate environmental education for residents on ENVIRONMENT ed foranyuseshouldbedesignedto - om theDepart Environmental Quality ❚❚ A department in the local government will be charged Environmental quality of cities in Nigeria like its with responsibility for developing and maintaining counterpart in Africa is faced with a plethora of all proposed open spaces. problems. These include rapid rate of urbanization and population growth, urban sprawl, decaying inner city, Climate Change and Flooding inadequate housing, rising costs of services in addition The State of Osun is not immune to the adverse to their supply, unemployment, poverty, incessant impacts of Climate Change, which are characterized flood, fire disaster, crime and filthy urban environment by flooding, increased production of greenhouse gases as a result of heaps of uncollected solid waste. All these (GHGs), loss of biodiversity and increased prevalence problems that affect urban environmental quality are of extreme weather disasters and risks. present at Ejigbo. Each of the problems mentioned above and others are addressed in this structure plan The Structure Plan proposes the following to address through concrete proposals. issues related to Climate Change:

Built Environment ❚❚ Capacity building for officers of the State ministries The built environment in Ejigbo (the Residential core of Environment and, Physical Planning and Urban and the new residential developments) is beset with Development on management of Climate Change several challenges. In Ejigbo, a high proportion of the and the attendant consequences; houses in the core area are without toilets and in poor environment sanitation condition. Furthermore, the ❚❚ Education and enlightenment of residents towards existence of dilapidated buildings is a major feature in imbibing environment-friendly behavior in the built environment of Ejigbo. day-to-day activities such as cooking, lightning and transportation among others; and, To improve the condition of the built environment, the Structure Plan proposes the following: ❚❚ Adoption by the State Government of Osun of modalities for effective measurement and monitoring ❚❚ All existing dilapidated buildings in the Planning of GHG emissions from cities in the state. Area are to be rehabilitated through a special Pollution Control

programme of the State Government of Osun; Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals Levels of pollution in Ejigbo Planning Area are ❚❚ Households will be encouraged and supported where relatively low. Among the prevalent types of pollu- possible to provide their houses with toilets and tion are: Noise pollution from use of outdoor public 77 other facilities; address equipment as well as surface and ground water pollution through residential and commercial activi- ❚❚ The State Government will strictly enforce the ties. Industrial pollution is not prevalent in Ejigbo. monthly environmental sanitation exercise to enhance good environmental quality; and, The structure plan addresses pollution related issues through: ❚❚ Local Government Departments of water and Sanitation will be developed with trained staff and ❚❚ Adoption and enforcement of zoning regulations to adequate equipment for effective monitoring of the separate non-congruous activities; environment. ❚❚ Enforcement of the existing pollution control Open Spaces, Parks and Gardens legislations especially with regards to noise and air There are limited functional organised open spaces, pollution; and, parks and gardens in Ejigbo town. The Structure Plan will identify and designate open spaces, parks and ❚❚ Implementation of public education and enlight- gardens as well as the following: enment programmes on use of environmentally harmful biological waste and chemicals in agricul- ❚❚ Ensure new residential neighborhoods in Ejigbo are ture among others provided with open spaces, parks and recreational grounds; Solid Waste Management Air, land and water pollution in the Planning Area have ❚❚ Plots designated as open spaces, parks and gardens been attributed to poor solid waste disposal, which will be protected by legislation; also contributes to the incidents of flooding. This is evident from the open dumps located along the major ❚❚ Public awareness programmes will be Implemented streets, river banks and open spaces in the town. Due to educate residents on the inherent advantages of to limitations of available staff and equipment, Local compliance with rules and regulations governing Government Departments of Water and Sanitation open spaces, parks and gardens; and, have not been able to provide effective solid waste 78 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) schools andothereducational facilities. and private primary, junior and senior secondary make adequateprovision forestablishmentofpublic educational institutions,subsequentDistrict Plans will for residential growth areas whichincorporateslandfor expansion. While theStructure Plan makesprovision while some existing schools will require land for schools willberequired development innew areas Planning Area over thePlan period,additionalpublic Given theprojected populationgrowth inEjigbo Educational Facilities 4. ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ conducted toestablishthefollowing: solid wastemanagementinEjigbo Planning Area, be It isstrongly recommended thatasectorstudy, on minimizing anyenvironmental impact. practiced to ensure getting value from waste as well as bio-degradable waste,incinerationandlandfillingare source, recycling andre-use ofwaste.Composting solid wasteandentailsthereduction ofwasteatthe holistic approach inthemanagementofmunicipal practice evolves an “integrated”Contemporary and waste “management” asagainstsolidwaste“disposal”. place. Thisexplainsthepreference forthetermsolid is now seenasaresource, where recovery cantake as solid waste management is concerned. Solid waste The structure plancallsforachangeofapproach asfar landfillsites. sanitary properly constructed had torely ontheuseofopendumpsasthere are no management inEjigbo andcurrently, thepeoplehave ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ management through structured PPParrangements. Exploring theuseofpriv Site selectionforsanitar Establish, withthestakeholders,preferr town; Exiting solidwaster materials, moisture content,densityetc.; biodegradable andnon-biodegradable,waste Characteristics ofthewastecontentinterms The amountofwastegeneratedinthetown; odours andinsectnuisancestoresidents; and, to ensure thatthesitewouldnotpresent offensive waterbodies.Caresurface shouldalsobe taken would notcontaminateground waterornearby sites must be carefully chosen to ensure that sites anddisposal; transportation, sorting, waste managementmethodsfrom wastecollection, BASIC URBANSERVICES ecovery andrecycling inthe y landfillsforthetown. The ate sectorinsolidwaste ed solid pipes Priority attentionisto time. asrequired ofservices fromprompt timeto delivery be builttoaccommodateresident doctorsandfacilitate other paramedicalstaff. It isexpectedthathouseswill healthcare centresprimary withdoctors,nursesand districts aswell asadequatelystaffingoftheexisting proposed to bebuiltintheOremeji andAgbaleOmole at Popo Ward 2 to that status. New hospitals are also upgrade oftheexistingComprehensive Health Centre Plan of proposesa General the construction Hospital or health care facilityinthePlanning Area. The Structure The Baptist Medical Centre in Ejigbo isthelargest Health Services the PlanningArea. electricity the improve will that envisaged however cables insufficient was framework environs and in indeed down is Area Planning Ejigbo the to supply Electricity Electricity supply water of hygiene,waterconservationandtheprotection Public enlightenmentcampaignsonwater complement effortsofthestategovernment. encouraged tosinkwellsandboreholes the governmental organisationsand Development partners,inter-nationaldonors, at resuscitation ofthestateminiwaterschemelocated Planning Communal Facilities processing. among others.Solarcouldalsobeusedinfood dryers solar powered street lights,solarpowered boreholes from thenationalgrid.Theusescouldrangefrom solar energy is recommended to complement electricity The useofnon-grid energysourcesrenewable especially sanitation wouldbe Th Water Supply social facilitieslikerecreationalparks. for residents designates city the in also renovation the particularly city Ejigbo in facilities communal Most e watersupplyanddistributionsysteminEjigbo Odan hog te ainl rd rm sgo step Osogbo from grid national the through hall are hall Ejigbo indigenesinDiaspora,wouldbe courses frompollution. tto. s n ot at o te tt and state the of parts most in As station. need of a facelift to make it more befitting for befitting more it make to facelift a of need extended tonewdevelopmentareas. and the traditional ruler. The Structure plan Structure The ruler. traditional the and along Area prpit sts t oain acsil to accessible locations at sites appropriate or reconstruction. The Ogiyan’s palace is palace Ogiyan’s The reconstruction. or iei, h eetiiy upy n Ejigbo in supply electricity the Nigeria, in s a cmuiy aiiis n other and facilities community as use s ndqae Te lcrct supply electricity The inadequate. is deplorable condition and are in need of need in are and condition deplorable is Ejigbo – constrained by manpower shortages, manpower by constrained considered n tasomr polm. t is It problems. transformers and initiated toemphasizeissues h piaiain f PHCN of privatization the Ara upy ainly n in and nationally supply – poor andinadequate. be given Ede private donorslike road and water to the Non- and 5. TRANSPORTATION ❚ Local roads: - roads that distribute traffic within neighborhoods and particular sectors in the Most major Roads in Ejigbo, notably Oba Omowon- town. uola, Alebiosu, Ikeolu and Ejigbo-Ika roads among others are in deplorable conditions and require ❚ Access roads: - roads give direct access to immediate intervention. Besides, the three major building and land in the towns. roads that converge at the centre namely Ejigbo-Ede, Ejigbo-Iwo and Ejigbo-Ogbomoso roads are to be Recommended projects to enhance transportation widened and provided with adequate drainage system. activities in the Planning Area include: Ejigbo-Masifa, Oke-Oyo, Orita court- Isoko, Ejigbo- Ilawo, Adegeebo-secretariat, Omowonuoluwa and ❚❚ Construction of Ring Roads, the inner ring road Odo-Ori Bridges are to be rehabilitated. which is regarded an immediate measure and the outer ring road, which is a long-term proposal to In order to adequately integrate the emerging devel- accommodate future traffic and urban expansion. opment poles in Ejigbo, such as Ejigbo - Ola road and Ejigbo - Masifa roads, where new residential and ❚❚ Road Hierarchy in new residential areas to be commercial developments like petrol-stations and detailed out at the implementation state. The roads micro industrial sites have been springing up, appro- are to have definite hierarchy – distributor roads, priate road hierarchy is proposed and transportation collector streets and access roads. links in these areas will be upgraded and widened to accommodate the growing traffic ❚❚ Establish and enforce parking standards and regulations for offices, shopping plazas, churches, mosques, Multimodal Transport System hotels, restaurants, bars and eateries; The mostly used public transport modes in Ejigbo Planning Area are the mini buses with a capacity for ❚❚ Encourage private sector-led development/initiative seven passengers each (Alake) and the commercial for taxi service system in Ejigbo Planning Area; motor cycles (Okada). The unregulated use of motor cycles is considered a menace but has become inevitable ❚❚ Provide bus-stops (passenger’s shelter/interface),

for economic and security reasons as most young men bus-bays, lay-byes and pedestrian crossings (Zebra) Outline of Development Chapter 2: Planning Areas: Issues and Land Use Proposals and school leavers who are unable to continue with at appropriate locations on all major roads; their education are engaged in this activity. However, since the operation of motor-cycles is reckless and ❚❚ Provide pedestrian walkways , traffic lane-markings, 79 unsafe in the Planning Area regular capacity building road signs and traffic lights on all highways; is proposed to educate the riders on safety and how to reduce accidents. Private investors would be encour- ❚❚ Upgrade existing major traffic corridor on selected aged to invest in minibuses to improve intra and inter streets in Ejigbo to 15 metres right of way to serve as urban mobility, while introduction of tricycle as a second order road within the city; mode of transportation could serve as an alternative to Okada. ❚❚ Integrate pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities on major multi-modal transportation corridors. Roads and Design Standards The Structure Plan for Ejigbo Planning Area advances Safety of Pedestrians, Cyclists and the development of a hierarchy of roads based on types, Motorcyclists speed, land texture or gradient and capacity. The roads Safety standards will be enforced on commercial motor in urban areas follow the nomenclature as indicated cycle riders. Also, all major roads, particularly at the in Buchman (Traffic in towns). The standard for road city centre, will be provided with pedestrian walk ways lanes and widths is presented in Appendix 3. and expanded where possible, while markings and road signs will delineate roadway centerlines, lane bound- ❚ Primary distributors: - th ese roads form the aries, no passing zones, pavement edges, roadway primary network for the town as a whole. The transitions, turning patterns, crosswalks etc. in central longer distance traffic movement to, from and areas of the city to reduce conflict points at intersec- within the town are linked to the primary tions and ultimately the number of accidents. distributors. ❚❚ District distributors: - these roads distribute traffic 6. HERITAGE, CULTURE AND within the residential and the principal business TOURISM districts of the towns and the other towns in the environs. They form the link between the primary Historic monuments in Ejigbo Planning area as well network and the local roads. as architectural monuments and historic artifacts like the Ogiyan’s Palace and the various shrines, are to be preserved. In addition the “Orisa Ogiyan” festival 80 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ the Structure Plan proposes thefollowing: faced with a number of security challenges. However, Ejigbo, likeothermajortowns intheState ofOsun, is 7. districtcentres.new and affordable. Provision forthesewillbemadeinall especially budgetandboutiquehotelsthatare decent heritageandboosttourism to activitiesthatsupport culture andtourismofthepeopleby allottingland willalsobechanneledtowardsEfforts promoting organised toboosttourisminthearea. yams, usuallyintherainyseasonshouldbebetter ofnew which isheldatthebeginningofharvest ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ provision ofadequateandmodernequipment. The N mented; Oba incouncilorthevigilantegroups will beimple- suspicious activities in their areas to the police, the collaboration withthesecurityagenciesby reporting P their activitiestocurrently unreached areas; financial assistancetovigilantegroups andextend The localgo lighting; All str operations around thecity; identification of locations and conduct of security numbering schemeistobeimplementedenhance A compr ublic awareness programmes on the need for eets inthecityare tobeprovided with street igerian Police through the will besupported URBAN SAFETY ehensive Street namingandhouse vernments willcontinuetoprovide ❚ ❚ ❚ is proposed that: plans forEjigbo Planning Area. In thelight ofthis,it development ofcommunityemergency/preparedness Plan, theState andLGAs willembark onparticipatory yet tobeadopted by Ejigbo LGA. Under theStructure Disaster risk reduction and management strategies are 8. ❚ ❚ ❚ emergencies. relief warehouse thatwillattendpromptly tolocal be committed to developing a functional emergency Ejigbo LGA whileappropriate fundingandlandwill action planswillbedeveloped for allcommunitiesin P attend promptly tolocalemergency functional emergencyrelief warehouse thatwill funding andlandwillbesetasidetodevelop a communities inEjigbo LGA whileappropriate E tees; multi-sectorial Emergency Management Commit- the LGA whichwillalsore-establish themoribund in Ejigbo LGA through in dedicated Departments Management (DRR/DRM)willbeinstitutionalized The articipatory communityemergency/preparedness articipatory mergency action plans will be developed for all responsibility for Risk Reduction or Risk DISASTER RISKREDUCTION 03

FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF STRUCTURE PLANS PROJECT 82 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ ❚ be putinplace: ture Plans Project, the following strategic measures will In order toachieve theproposals contained in theStruc- Plan Strategic ImplementationoftheStructure ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ are: mentation oftheState ofOsun Structure Plans Project strategies tobeconsidered toachieve effective imple- decisions affectinglanduse. In doingthis,somebasic organizations responsible formakingandinfluencing by theState Government, LocalGovernments and contained intheStructure Plans willbeimplemented government withothers.Thepolicies orinpartnership implementation, either directly by organs of the State strategic planwithlegalbackingwillberequired forits ensure thatitsstatedobjectives are achieved. Assuch,a facilitate theharnessingofallrequired resources to of an effective implementation framework that will The execution ofa Structure Plan requires theadoption PREAMBLE ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ dev Continuous monitoringandupdatingofthephysical P structure plan. structure forimplementationandmonitoringofthe Establishment ofamanagementbaseandr micro-finance funds; based fundraisingprocedures, e.g.cooperative and Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Community Annual Budgets, Nongovernmental organizations, Resources maybedrawnfrom Government’s zation andimplementationoftheStructure Plan. Ar E F nance andHeritage; Local Economic Development, Urban Safety Gover- Slums, Environment, Gender, Basic Urban Services, to implementation of policies relating toShelter and A infrastructure; in fundingandprovision of bothphysicalandsocial E ture Plan; schemes asrecommended by theStructure Plan; in thedifferent thematicareas; process through generalandspecificcapacitybuilding uals thathave roles toplayintheimplementation institutional framework required; ormulation ofPolicy andlegallandusereforms and reparation of detailed land use plans and layout ncouragement of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) mpowerment ofthevarious agenciesandindivid- doption of integrated and participatory approaches doption ofintegratedandparticipatory ticulation offiscalpoliciesfor resources mobili- elopment activities in accordance with the Struc -

egulatory egulatory preparing theirannualdevelopment plans. scenarios. Thiswillassistgovernment agenciesin term (2019-2023)andlong(2024-2033) term(2014-2018),medium been classifiedintoshort proposed phases of the Structure Plan have therefore and practicable implementation of theproposal. The consideration has been givenimportance, for flexibility For effective phasingoftheplaninorder ofpriority stakeholders. is tobecarriedoutjointlyby technocratsandother effective execution ofthedevelopment projects. This implementation strategieswouldbeadoptedtoensure five year periodic ofthe review Structure Plan andits will be implemented progressively over the period. A Plans Project isthe20years period2014-2033andit The planninghorizon for State of Osun Structure Phasing OfStructure Plans ❚ ❚ FINANCING OFSTRUCTUREPLAN RESOURCE MOBILISATION AND ❚ ❚ ❚ mobilization ofresources from thefollowing: government andprivate initiatives. Thiswillinclude appropriate fundingandallocationofresources from The successofthisstructure Plan isanchored on Sources ofFunding from internationaldonorfundinginstitutions. tion withnon-governmental organisationsandsupport arrangements,collabora- public-private-partnership programmes to encourage private investment through the implementation. These willinvolve adoption of for operationalandlogisticssupport able allnecessary activities. In addition,thegovernment istomakeavail- government to accommodate the proposed phasing is tobemadeavailable intheyearly budgetofthestate Adequateof funds will beofvital importance. funding financing structure that would assist in the mobilization tation ofanyplanorproject, thedevelopment ofa In order toachieve effective andsmoothimplemen- ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ isation oftheStructure Plan. in providing framework fortheactual- theregulatory I S P P The G nvolvement ofgovernment agenciesandparastatals trict complianceandenforcement ofregulations; artnerships, suchas: artnerships, LocalGovernmentsarticipating • • Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Donations overnment oftheState ofOsun • Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) arrange- INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ments STRUCTURE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

• Build Operate and Own (BOO) arrangements Effective implementation of the Structure Plan requires an intergraded approach that will involve both the • International Donor Agencies government and the other stakeholders. The establishment of a strong Institutional framework is therefore • Corporate organizations and private Individ- very important to achieving the designed objectives of uals the Structure Plan. The organization structure for the implementation of the Structure Plans is shown below.

Organisational Structure for Implementation of Structure Plans

CHAIRMAN Governor of the State of Osun

Structure plan implementation committee

THE PROGRAMME FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE (PF&PC) Chapter 3: Framework for Implementation Plans Project of Structure

The Chief technical adviser/programme officer

Monitoring and Evaluation

Enlightenment Operational Communication 84 ABRIDGED REPORT: State of Osun Structure Plans Project (2014 - 2033) ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ in place.Membership willincludethefollowing: approach in theimplementationprocess shouldbeput key stakeholders,whichwillallow foraparticipatory Committee (PIC) comprisingbothgovernment and management oftheplan,aProject Implementation For efficientandeffective implementationand Structure Plan Implementation Committee(PIC). tion andtheorganized private Sector. Governments, CBOs,NGOs, thetraditionalinstitu- relevant State Ministries of Local and departments ensure and coordinationeffective participation of all would doubleasProgramme officer, beappointedto It isproposed that aChief Technical Adviser, who Committee (PF&PC). be considered by theProgramme Finance andPolicy tation. It willalsoprovide annualbudgetestimatesto work plansandreview theprogramme forimplemen - The basistoapprovePIC willmeetonaquarterly ❚ TownPlanning ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Two representativ Urban renewal Agencyand Finance, Budget andAdministration Works andtransport Education Public health Community Development Local Government level: Directors from thefollo the Structure Plan Area A Chairmanfrom oneoftheLocalGov Environment and Works and Transport tries: Agriculture; Finance; Health; Education; A Director from eachofthefollo The Director ofLands,MLPPUD The Survey The Director of T The Permanent Secretar Planning and U Honourable Commissioner ofLands,Physical Chairman oftheCommittee The Executive G or General oftheState rban Development (MLPPUD) andLandServices overnor oftheState, whowillbethe own Planning, MLPPUD es ofthecommunity y, MLPPUD wing Departments atthe wing Departments wing State Minis- ernments in Structure PlanProject. be will Lands, of project ❚ ❚ will includethefollowing: stakeholders down tothegrassroots. Thiscommittee lative arms ofgovernment of aswell asthesupport will require theinputofbothexecutive andlegis- (PF&PC): Theimplementationofthe Structure Plan The Programme Finance and Policy Committee ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Programme Officerwillincludethefollowing: The responsibilities ofChief Technical Adviser/ The Chief Technical Adviser/Programme Officer: ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ HonourableCommissioner ❚ HonourableCommissioner Th ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ HonourableCommissioner HonourableCommissioner HonourableCommissioner HonourableCommissioner HonourableCommissioner Urban Renewal Agency, MLPPUD, thePlanning Permit Authority andthe Planning and Urban Development Chairman, Budget CommitteeoftheState Assembly Chairman The Deputy Gov Preparation andannualpr ofquarterly Monitoring andevaluation ofwork done, Provision ofwor Advisory, managerialand technical suppor The tothe Secretary State Government - Secretary ments Auditors LocalG General ofparticipating Auditor General oftheState Representative oftheH Chairman, LocalGovernment S is c the project. The Honourable Commissioner Honourable The project. the ommittee willapprove theannualbudgetfor the Physical Planning and Urban Development Urban and Planning Physical n gv plc drcin o implementation for direction policy give and utda ad vrl mngr f the of manager overall and custodian k plans, ernor oftheState ead ofService for for for for

for for Finance for Lands,Physical Health Environment WomenAffairs Justice Works&Transport ervice Commission ervice oject reports, t tothe -

overn- for ❚ Liaison with the Ministry and participating agencies SUSTAINABILITY OF PLAN to prepare all necessary documentation for the IMPLEMENTATION consideration of the PIC and PF&PC. Sustainable implementation of the Structure Plan PROCEDURE FOR PLANNING APPROVAL would involve the general cooperation of the State AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL Government and other stakeholders. Implementation procedure must be guided with vigor, commitment and The department responsible for Plan Approval and transparency. Technical support would be sought by the Development Control is the Planning Permit Authority State Government where necessary and cooperation of (PPA) located in the State MLPPUD. The PPA would non-governmental organizations as well as bilateral and establish District Planning Permit Offices (DPPO) and multilateral institutions would be explored. Local Planning Permit Offices (LPPO) at the Local Government Level. These authorities and offices are to MONITORING EVALUATION AND process plans for approval and monitor developments REVIEW OF STRUCTURE PLAN in the state. For the Structure Plan to respond effectively to CAPACITY BUILDING emerging scenarios, it would be necessary to provide opportunities for monitoring, evaluation and review of Training and re-training of human resources is vital to the plan from time to time. It is recommended that a the growth of any organization. Potentials of staff are to quarterly monitoring schedule and an annual review be fully harnessed for the successful implementation, of the performance of the plan are adopted. As may enforcement and monitoring of the plan. be expected in any monitoring and review exercise, it may be necessary to input new plans and projects The capacities of the offices of state MLPPUD and into the Structure Plans, particularly when the need Plan Permit Authority are to be enhanced through for such developments arises. The project regular training. The PPO at the Local Government implemen-tation committee would be responsible Level and DPPO at the district level will need to be for developing indicators for plan performance, strengthened through provision of equipment and evaluation and review from time to time.

training of staff. This will ensure that applications for Chapter 3: Framework for Implementation Plans Project of Structure permit are processed and approved within a specified time to facilitate development. The capacity needs have been identified in various sections of this plan. Table 85 8.2 below shows some of identified capacity building preferences.

Table 8.2: Capacity building activities (2014-2033)

Proposed capacity building programme Short Term Medium Term Long Term (2014-2018) (2019-2023) (2024-2033) Participatory approaches to urban planning management, √ √ √ transparency and accountability Gender in Developmental process √ √ √ Land tenure security for the land income √ √ √ Development process control, monitoring and Evaluation √ √ √ Application of GIS in land use Planning, information storage and √ √ √ retrieval and urban info management Creating awareness and developing the capacity of NGOs, FBOs, √ √ √ CBOs and CBAs that will assist people at the grassroots level to engage their LGs for effective governance. Workshops on Disaster Management, security issues, climate √ √ √ change, deforestation, pollution, flooding etc

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