Assessment of Spatial Growth and Residents Satisfaction with Urban Infrastructure in Idah, Kogi State Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the spatial growth and resident satisfaction with urban infrastructural development in Idah. Mixed research method were adopted, Satellite imagery were utilized in evaluating spatial growth that have occurred within the data set periods, the classified data were processed using ARC GIS (version 10.2) and Idrisi Software. Also, Field observations and questionnaire was employed for gathering requisite data on resident satisfaction with infrastructural development. Random sampling was used in questionnaire administration, a total of 215 questionnaires were administered and analyzed using frequency and percentages. The results showed that in 1987, farmland occupied 15.7 km2; built-up 9.5km2; bare surface occupied 4.5 km2 and vegetation occupied 14.1 km2, while water body occupied 0.6km2 of the total land area, however, in 2016, the farmland reduced due to urban growth, the farm land which was occupying 15.7 KM2 in 1987 now reduced to 6.8 km2; built-up increased from 9.5 km2 to 16.3 km2. On the level of satisfaction on electricity supply, the study revealed that majority (81.4%) of the respondents are dissatisfied with the service of the Abuja electricity distribution company while 18.6% are satisfied with their services. The study further revealed that majority (92.1%) of the respondents are dissatisfied with water supply and sanitary service in the town.