Assessment of Housing quality in Katungu, Makurdi Benue State
Unum Edward Godwin1* & Hon Terna Sabastine1
ABSTRACT
This study focused on housing quality in Katungu, Makurdi with the aim to assess the quality of residential housing in Katungu settlement and suggest a sustainable housing quality for the people therein. The study examined; housing conditions as well as the socio-economic status of sampled respondents in Katungu. Both primary and secondary data were collected. Quantitative and qualitative analysis were used. A total number of 150 questionnaires were administered using a Systematic random sampling method. The first building was sampled at random while the subsequent buildings were chosen systematically after every tenth (10th) building. The study employed both descriptive and inferential statistics for analysis. The result of the analysis shows that the quality of housing in Katungu is not encouraging and this is due to the low level of income been earned by the inhabitants, the highest number of respondents that earned between #5100 – #10000 is 30%. The study also recommends a way of improving housing quality in areas where there are dilapidated structures which may involve the use of micro-finance companies to grant loans to low income earners, and also the state and local government should embark on programmes that will encourage the provision of social amenities and facilities, this includes the provision of pipe-borne water, public toilet facilities, and effective waste disposal system.
Keywords: Assessment, Housing, Quality, Benue State, Nigeria
