Effects of Land Refrigeration on Physical Development in Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Abstract

The objectives of the study were to identify the cause of Land refrigeration and its effects on physical development in Mubi the headquarters of Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa state, and suggest effective solutions to the identified problems. A total of 14 public institutions in Mubi North Local Government area selected by non probability sampling method especially the purposive sampling was used in choosing samples from the population. The result of the field survey carried out, revealed that 92.56% of the land allocated to institutions for various uses are undeveloped and vacant, and that only 7.44% of the land allocated to the institutions is developed which shows the nature of government approved land allocation within
Mubi township and the lack of qualified personnel who are to advise the government on matters relating to land.

Key Words: Land refrigeration, Physical Development, Public Institution, Mubi