EVALUATION ON THE CONDITION OF HOUSING IN KUBWA, FCT, ABUJA

This study examined the housing condition in Kubwa District of Bwari Area Council in Abuja. The analysis suggests that households’ choice of living spaces is influenced by income, facilities available and nature of the residential area. It recognizes the profound influence it has on the health, behaviour and efficiency of man and the nation as a whole. More so, the study examines the socio-economics of the people, types of building, housing facilities and the effect of bad hosing condition. In gathering the data required for analysis, random sampling was adopted on the households on which a total number of 250 copies of questionnaires were administered in the entire study area and data collected were presented through the use of tables, graphs, photographs and analysis of variance. Findings on housing disclosed that majority of the buildings in the study area are residential bungalow buildings. Findings also reveals that there is high level of congestion, poor state of roads and buildings, the inefficiency of infrastructure and public services due to poor maintenance culture of residents in the study area. The study revealed that there is a level of association between the housing condition and its health, economic and social effect in the study area. Also, the inadequacy of the existing facilities which has created high occupancy ratio has invariable led to over utilization of the available resources putting the facilities in deplorable conditions. Recommendations were proffered to guide the policy makers towards enhancing the lives of the residents of the area. Some of which include upgrading programme through the provision of urban basic services and improved sanitation strategies for sustainable management of the area. Public enlightment campaign is also recommended so that the residents will know the importance of good living condition to their health and as well to know the danger of abusing their environment.