Housing Provision in Nigeria: The Cooperative Alternative
Publication Date: 25/11/2018
Author(s): Ayeni Ekundayo, Esv. Adamu Musa Keffi.
Volume/Issue: Volume 1 , Issue 1 (2018)
Abstract:
Housing problems in Nigeria are multi-dimensional. They occur both in the urban and rural areas. They are qualitative, quantitative, psychological and socio-cultural in nature. These problems are consequences of the inability and ineffectiveness of both the public and private sectors to meet the housing needs of the populace. As a result of this, any lasting solution to the Nigerian housing problem requires a multi- faceted approach. Various policies aimed at alleviating these housing problems have been formulated and implemented. They have met with varying degrees of success. After identifying the main causes of housing problems in Nigeria, this paper examines the Cooperative housing concept as a strategy for housing delivery. The essential features of the concept are discussed and an evaluation is made of its impact on the housing sector in selected countries based on various criteria. Some of these are: aims and objectives, modalities for funding, peculiarities of implementation, planning imperatives and levels of success. The paper concludes by relating the experiences of these countries to the contemporary Nigerian housing situation and determining the applicability of the cooperative housing concept given the nation’s socio-economic environment.
