ABSTRACT

 Housing problem is one of the major issues normally discussed in the world fora today. This was due to the dire shortage of accommodation; the demands for it far surpass the number available for human living. This study therefore, assessed the role of makeshift housing development in urban housing market; case study of Ikom urban. A Survey research was carried out through the use of interactive questionnaire, reconnaissance survey, and housing condition survey checklist. The stratified sampling technique in order to obtain reliable data was adopted for the study. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. One hundred and fifty seven (157) questionnaires were administered to one hundred and fifty seven makeshift houses in the study area. Two hypotheses were formulated and were tested using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The study revealed that, the quality of makeshift housing in Ikom urban was not significantly influenced by the income of the occupiers and there was no significant variation in the quality of makeshift housing stock in the different neighbourhoods in Ikom urban. The researcher recommended that, makeshift houses deserved special attention, construction of makeshift houses should be made with durable fabricated materials, improve affordability sector and provision of housing scheme that can accommodate migrants, artisans and low income earners, improved both the physical and environmental condition of makeshift structures etc; as this would better the role of makeshift houses in the urban housing market as well as the provision of adequate housing supply in Ikom urban.

Keywords: makeshift housing, housing supply, affordability, environmental condition

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Certification-----------------i

Dedication¬¬----------------ii

Acknowledgement----------------iii

Abstract------------------iv

Table of Contents----------------v

List of Table------------------vi

List of Figures----------------vii

Lists of Plates----------------viii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1Background of the Study------------1

1.2Statement of the Research Problem----------5

1.3Aim and Objectives of the Study----------6

1.2.1Research Question--------------6

1.4Research Hypotheses--------------7

1.6Scope of the Study--------------7

1.7Limitation of the Study------------7

1.7Significance of the Study------------8

1.8 The Study Area--------------9

1.8.1 Topography--------------9

1.8.2Climate----------------9

1.8.3Vegetation--------------9

1.8.4Population--------------10

1.8.5Occupation ----------------10

1.9Definition of Terms--------------15

CHAPTER TWO: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1Conceptual Framework--------------17

2.1.1Theory of Supply------------17

2.2Literature Review------------19

2.2.1Housing Supply--------------19

2.2.2Housing Delivery------------21

2.2.3Factors Preventing Adequate Housing Supply------22

2.2.4Quality of Housing----------30

2.2.5Environmental Condition of Makeshift Housing------31

2.2.6Affordability Sector------------32

2.2.7Makeshift Housing Location----------33

2.2.8Makeshift Housing Attributes----------33

2.2.9The Role of the Urban Housing Market--------36

CHAPTER THREE

3.0Research Methodology------------38

3.1Research Design--------------38

3.2Types and Sources of Data----------38

3.2.1Sources of data--------------38

3.3Population and Sample Size----------39

3.4Sampling Technique------------40

3.5Method of Data Collection----------40

3.6Statistical Method------------42

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 

4.1Data Presentation and Analysis ----------43

4.1.1 Educational Qualification------------45

4.1.3Occupancy Status of Respondents----------48

4.1.4Status of Land Ownership of Developers--------49

4.1.5Quality of Housing Unit and Rent Paid--------53

4.1.6Difference in Makeshift Housing Construction in the 

Different communities in Ikom urban----------56

4.1.7Method of Waste Disposal----------58

4.1.8Condition of Drainage Channels----------59

4.1.9Condition of Electricity Supply----------62

4.1.10 Condition of Access Roads----------63

4.1.11 Condition of Toilet Facilities of Makeshift Houses----65

4.1.12 Condition of Walls------------68

4.2Test of Hypotheses ------------71

4.3Interpretation of Result----------71

4.4Discussion of Findings ------------72

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1Summary of Findings------------74

5.2Recommendation--------------75

5.3Conclusion --------------78

References----------------79

Appendix