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Measuring Residents Satisfaction Levels of Public Housing in Maiduguri Metropolis of Borno State, Nigeria

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  • Abubakar Mammadi

    (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University)

  • Habu Mallam Baba

    (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University)

  • Sadiq Tukur

    (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University)

  • Abdul Azeez Adam Muhammad

    (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University)

  • Umar Abdullahi

    (Ministry of Land and Housing)

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the residents’ satisfaction with public housing in the Maiduguri metropolis. The study assessed the levels of quality of housing components, occupants’ preference and satisfaction. The study adopted a quantitative approach and data were collected through a questionnaire survey from 265 household heads of the housing estate proportionately selected from the target population in Maiduguri metropolis. The data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics with mean ranking, frequency distribution and multiple regression analysis to achieve the research aim. The study showed that quality of building component, Condition of a bedroom, condition of living room, condition of the roof, condition of finishing and condition of the kitchen were ranked as very good and condition of the store, condition of the dining area, condition of garage and condition of toilets were good in the study area, while public housing quality and preference significantly influence occupants' satisfaction in Maiduguri metropolis. The research recommended that occupant peculiarities should be integrated into the design and development of housing estate. This will ensure that the satisfaction of the occupants is well co-opted in the development and therefore lead to higher satisfaction and functionality of the estates. The provision of facilities and amenities in public housing estates should be based on the occupant requirements and peculiarities. This will lead to the optimal utilization of the estate after development.

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  • Abubakar Mammadi & Habu Mallam Baba & Sadiq Tukur & Abdul Azeez Adam Muhammad & Umar Abdullahi, 2020. "Measuring Residents Satisfaction Levels of Public Housing in Maiduguri Metropolis of Borno State, Nigeria," Traektoriâ Nauki = Path of Science, Altezoro, s.r.o. & Dialog, vol. 6(3), pages 3001-3020, Macrh.
    • Handle: RePEc:pos:journl:56-1
    DOI: 10.22178/pos.56-3
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    Keywords

    Quality; Components; Preference; Satisfaction; Public Housing;
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    JEL classification:

    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure

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