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Perception Of Urban Beautification Program
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1.6AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The
aim of this study is to assess the perception on urban beautification
programs in Ibadan metropolis. The specific objectives are to:
1. To assess urban beautification programs in Ibadan metropolis.
2. To examine the perception of the inhabitants of Ibadan metropolis on the urban beautification programs.
3. To examine the effects of urban beautification programs on the livelihood of inhabitants of the study area.
1.4.RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. Where are the urban beautification projects found across the study area?
1. What are the forms of urban beautification in Ibadan?
2. Which urban structure was demolished to accommodate the exiting urban beautification projects?
3. What are people’s perception of urban beautification in Ibadan metropolis?
4. What have been the impact of the beautification on urban dwellers in Ibadan metropolis?
1.5. Research hypotheses
1. There is no significant difference in the perception of inhabitants about urban beautification programs.
1.6: SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
The
study which assesses the perception and attitude of people towards
urban beautification program in Ibadan Metropolis is significant as it
is expected to arise the consciousness of the people on the benefit of
city beautification and space in urban areas. The study will help change
the attitude and perception of people and government officials about
urban beautification programs. It will help to bring about the better
management and maintenance of Ibadan city cleanliness and beauty.
1.7 STUDY AREA
1.7.1 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Ibadan
is said to be the largest indigenous urban city in Africa, south of the
Sahara (Mabogunje, 1968). The city has a total human population of
2,550,593 (National Population Census, 2006). Ibadan is located at
latitude of 7° 25' N of the equator and longitude of 3° 54' E and
approximately 145 kilometres north of Lagos. The city is directly
connected to many towns in Nigeria and its rural hinterland by a system
of roads, railways and air routes. It is located near the
forest-grassland boundary of South-western Nigeria. The need to develop
housing to meet the need of the rising population has led to the
occupancy of floodplains. It was established by Lagelu after the
destruction of the first settlement near Awotan in the Ido Local
Government Area (Mabogunje, 1968). This is shown in figure 1.1 below.
Ibadan
city the capital of Oyo state of Nigeria can be describe as a
traditional city as a result of certain characteristics it possesses- a
central market, a remarkable social structure and the rather unusual
pattern of urban – rural migration. The city is the second fastest
growing city in Nigeria after Lagos and the largest indigenous urban
centers in Africa. It has a sound network which connects many towns in
Nigeria – roads, railways and air routes. Most traders from Lagos to the
northern state through Abeokuta and Sagamu meet in Ibadan before
proceeding to their destinations.
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