http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/99 2026-06-17T17:53:16Z 2026-06-17T17:53:16Z Liman, Hassan Shuaibu http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31413 2026-05-21T17:05:54Z 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Assessment of Facilities Condition and Users' Satisfaction in Public Housing Estates in Minna, Nigeria Authors: Liman, Hassan Shuaibu Abstract: The failure of several housing projects across different parts of the world have been attributed partly to lack of feedback from the end-users. This study conducts a post-occupancy evaluation of the condition of housing facilities and users' satisfaction in public housing estates in Minna. Two public housing developments (M.I. Wushishi and Talba Housing Estates) were selected for the study. Data for the study were collected through questionnaire administration, personal observation and interview. A total of 400 questionnaires were administered out of which 288 were retrieved and 256 were found to be useful for analysis, representing about 26% of the total housing stock in the two estates. Data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Likert scale was used to analyse the level of users' satisfaction, while correlation analysis was used to test the relationship between the condition and the level of satisfaction. Results from the study revealed that residents were generally dissatisfied or felt indifferent with majority of the facilities with the exception of drainage in both estates and healthcare facilities in M. I. Wushishi with which the residents were generally satisfied. The correlation coefficient (0.908 and 0.721 for M.I. Wushishi and Talba estate respectively) showed strong, positive relationships between facilities condition and users' satisfaction, implying that the better the condition of these facilities, the higher the level of users' satisfaction. To achieve higher level of satisfaction, a general improvement of the condition of facilities in public housing estates was recommended.

2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Jemila, Usman Nuhu, Mohammad Bashar Sule, Abass Iyanda Abdulkareem, Sekinat http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31146 2026-05-14T07:43:51Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Land Allocation Patterns and Gender Inclusiveness for Residential Property Development in North Central Nigeria Authors: Jemila, Usman; Nuhu, Mohammad Bashar; Sule, Abass Iyanda; Abdulkareem, Sekinat Abstract: Land allocation is a critical issue in residential property development, influencing economic empowerment, housing security, and overall well-being. In North Central Nigeria, access to land is shaped by a combination of statutory laws, customary practices, and socio-economic factors, which disproportionately favor men over women. This paper explores the gender inclusiveness in land allocation, focusing on the socio-cultural, economic, and legal barriers that hinder women’s access to land for residential development. Through an analysis of existing frameworks such as Nigeria's Land Use Act of 1978 and customary land tenure systems, the study identifies the key obstacles that limit women’s participation in property ownership. The primary objective of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework that explains these land allocation patterns and identifies strategies for promoting gender inclusiveness in land distribution. Drawing on recent research and policy developments, the study outlines potential legal reforms, socio-cultural changes, and economic interventions necessary to ensure that women have equitable access to land. The paper recommends that the Nigerian government, in collaboration with local authorities in North Central Nigeria, should reform land policies to ensure gender inclusiveness, such as introducing quotas for women in land allocation and the paper concludes that equitable land distribution is essential for women's economic empowerment and for achieving broader development goals in North Central Nigeria.

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Gimba, FAROOQ Hassan Ajayi, Micheal Tolulope Abdulkareem, Sekinat Adama, Jonathan Unekwu http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31145 2026-05-14T07:30:27Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Impact of Central Business District Attributes on Land Use and Value in Niger and Nasarawa States, Nigeria Authors: Gimba, FAROOQ Hassan; Ajayi, Micheal Tolulope; Abdulkareem, Sekinat; Adama, Jonathan Unekwu Abstract: The dynamics in central urban landscape is significantly stimulating land use and value in the adjourning residential neighbourhoods. However, identifying and extricating these geo-economic indices of the central districts which influences urban land use and value have been an unresolved challenge. This problem has made land use decision process shrouded with ineffectiveness, thereby undermining the impact that continues sprawling of economic activities has on residential property rental value within the fringe of central business districts. In this context, the study reviews literature relating to the subject of the study. This study examines the impact of central business district (CBD) attributes on land use and value in Karu and Suleja, urban centres in North-central Nigeria. The study employed conceptual framework approach to collect qualitative data via databases. The data collected were presented through a desktop review of concepts relating to the study. The findings reveal that characteristics such as extensive business services, peak land value intersection, high employment density, vertical building density, and concentrative traffic transfer significantly influence land use patterns and residential property values in fringe areas. Recommendations include strategic planning for commercial land use allocation to mitigate uncoordinated urban sprawl and harness residential property investment potentials.

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Gana, Emmanuel Babakuchi Abdulkareem, Sekinat Ahmed, Maimuna Larai http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31144 2026-05-14T07:16:13Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Examination of the effectiveness of facilities management system in tertiary institutions: A case study of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria Authors: Gana, Emmanuel Babakuchi; Abdulkareem, Sekinat; Ahmed, Maimuna Larai Abstract: Facilities management is crucial in maintaining effective educational environments, particularly in tertiary institutions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Facilities Management system at the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria, with a focus on identifying current practices and their impact on institutional performance. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 110 Facilities management personnel, yielding a 60% response rate. The study assessed various Facility Management system, including reactive, reliability-centred, predictive, preventive, corrective, and proactive/planned systems. Results indicate a predominance of a reactive approach, with a mean score of 3.95, while proactive and planned approaches scored the lowest. The findings reveal that, despite a well-qualified and experienced Facilities Management staff, the institution's facilities management remains largely reactive and underutilizes proactive system. This study underscores the need for Nigerian tertiary institutions, including Federal University of Technology Minna, to adopt more proactive and strategic Facilities Management practices to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of their facilities management systems. The implications of these findings suggest that addressing challenges such as inadequate funding and outdated infrastructure is essential for improving Facilities Management practices in Nigerian educational institutions.

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