An Analysis of Housing Problems in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria
Abuh, Paul Ojochenemi, K. T. Oyatayo
Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · pp. 1–6 · Published 18 May 2016
10.9734/ARJASS/2016/26333Abstract
The paper focuses on Analysis of Housing Problems in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Abuja. A total of 491 Questionnaire were collected and subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. Also, focus group discussion (FGDs) involving seven (7) people in each council area to represent each target group to talk about housing problem in their place of abode. The study reveals that (66.3 percent) of the respondent have their water from unsafe sources, (44.2 percent) of the respondent have their toilet facilities not conducive for hygienic living, (83.5 percent) respondent method of disposal are not officially approved and (46.4 percent) respondent pay between N2,000 – N4,000 for facilities (water, electricity) in their accommodation. Therefore, for the FCT to meet the standard of being one of the best urban centers in Africa, efforts must be made by the Federal Government, Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), Mortgage institutions and private individuals in reducing these housing problems.
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