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Assessment of Housing Challenges in Higher Institutions in Nigeria: A Case Study of Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

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  • Attah, Theophilus O.

    (Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Odunnaike, Joseph Seun

    (Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria)

Abstract

Access to adequate housing remains a persistent challenge for staff and students of higher education institutions in Nigeria. Growing student enrolment, insufficient on-campus residential facilities, and escalating private rents have widened the gap between housing demand and supply. This study examined housing challenges at Federal Polytechnic Ilaro (FPI), Ogun State, Nigeria. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 83 staff and students, a physical condition survey of 100 housing units, and GPS mapping of residential locations and the road network. Geospatial analysis was performed in ArcGIS 10.6.1, and quantitative analysis combined frequency distributions, the Weighted Preference Index (WPI), the Relative Preference Ratio (RPR), binomial tests, two-proportion z-tests, goodness-of-fit chi-square tests, a Housing Condition Index (HCI), and a rent-to-income (RTI) ratio analysis. The results indicate that 44.58% of respondents reside in privately rented accommodation and 55.42% commute between 15 and 30 minutes daily. 52% of the sampled house unity have access, a proportion not significantly above 50% (p = 0.764). These suggest there is effective random access to electricity. Security fence were present in 85% of units (p

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  • Attah, Theophilus O. & Odunnaike, Joseph Seun, 2026. "Assessment of Housing Challenges in Higher Institutions in Nigeria: A Case Study of Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro," International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), vol. 15(5), pages 1411-1422, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjb:journl:v:15:y:2026:i:5:p:1411-1422
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