EFFECTS OF SLUM DEVELOPMENT IN CORE AREAS OF AKURE, NIGRIA

Abstract

This research article examined the quality of housing to man as an essential, a requirement for the survival of man after food and clothing. It equally recognizes the profound influence it has on health, environment, way of life, efficiency of man and effective and the nation as a whole. This research was carried out with the use of questionnaire, building or structure and facility survey using random sampling technique, every 5^th houses in the six district areas was interviewed. Also, data were collected from related government ministries and departments to determine government’s intervention in this area. Research findings revealed that the area chosen for this study exhibits slum condition that has undeniable impact on the socio-economic lifestyles, religion, culture and the health of the residents, as well as the general outlook of the environment. Recommendations were proffered to guide the policy makers towards enhancing the lives of the residents in the environment, some of which include; upgrading program through the provision of urban basic services, infrastructure and improved sanitation strategies for sustainable management of the environment, public and private enlightenment campaign is also recommended so that the residents in the environment will know the importance and quality of good living conditions to their health, lifestyle and as well as to know the dangers of abusing their environments. Housing should be a way of life of the people not as a place of rest after the day activities.