An Appraisal of the Roles of Government in Housing Delivery and Maintenance in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria

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@article{1717662,
      author = {Ngene, Ebenezer Kene},
      title = {An Appraisal of the Roles of Government in Housing Delivery and Maintenance in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {9},
      number = {11},
      pages = {982-992},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1717662.pdf},
      abstract = {Housing has been universally recognized as one of the most essential necessities of human life and is a major economic asset in every nation. The aim of the research was to appraise the roles of government agencies in housing delivery and maintenance in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria. Specific objectives of the study were to identify the different types of arrangements in use in Awka metropolis; to examine the roles of government agencies in housing delivering in Awka metropolis and to identify the problems/ challenges faced by government agencies in housing provision and proffer solutions. The study adopted the survey research design which facilitated adequate reach to all respondents. The fifty (50) senior staff members of Anambra State Housing Development Corporation formed the sample of the study. Structured questionnaire and face-to-face interview with staff members of ASHDC constituted data collection instruments. Frequencies, percentages and mean were employed in analyzing the collected data and Chi-Square (x2) was employed in testing the hypothesis. Results from the study revealed that arrangements used in housing delivery in the metropolis include utility reforms, civil works and service contracts, management, operation and maintenance, leases, concessions, BOT, DBO, joint venture and full privatization of the housing sector. Findings from the study also revealed that the roles of government agencies in housing delivery in Awka metropolis include provision of land for housing construction; wafers, incentives and single digit interest on loans from the Central Bank of Nigeria; provision of housing loans to individuals and investors; extension of basic amenities to estates, layouts and neighbourhoods among others.  Results also revealed that the challenges faced by government agencies in housing provision in Awka metropolis include delayed detailed land use and site development plans, high cost of construction and building materials. Major recommendation of the study states that the core (incremental) housing should be introduced into the Public-Private Partnership housing provision scheme. This would ensure that government agencies provide adequate and affordable housing units especially to low-income earners which they can upgrade as their economic status improves.},
      keywords = {Housing, Government, Housing Provision, Housing Strategies, Awka Metropolis},
      month = {May},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717662}
  }