An Assessment of Socio-economic Characteristics of Slum Residents in Ilorin, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the significance of socio-economic characteristics in making housing quality good for human living. It also examines the  influence of socio-economic on the health behaviour and efficiency of man and the nation as a whole. The study was carried out with the aid of questionnaire administration, building and facility survey using purposeful sampling techniques. A total of 20 buildings in each of the fifteen  identified slums were picked for questionnaire administration. Also, data were collected from related Ministries and Commission. The descriptive analysis was used to determine the vulnerability of the study area to slum condition and also to identify the extent of the decay. The descriptive  analysis revealed that, the study area exhibits slum condition that has impact on socio-economic, life style and health of the residents, as well as general outlook of the environment. ANOVA was used to test whether or not there are variations in socio-economic, housing and environmental quality in all the locations. ANOVA reveals that there are significant variations in socio-economic, housing and environmental qualities among locations in the study area. Recommendations were made to guide the policy makers towards enhancing the lives of the residents of the areas, by making education affordable, public enlightenment and also to enhance the living standard of the residents by establishing industries

Keyword: socio-economic characteristics, slums, housing quality, life style