BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Housing has been widely regarded as one of the most basic requirements of human life and is a significant economic asset in every country. Adequate housing lays the groundwork for strong communities and social inclusion. Gilbertson et al. (2018) discovered a link between an individual's home circumstances and their physical and mental wellbeing. People's right to shelter is so fundamental, and providing appropriate housing to everyone who require it should be the hallmark of any civilized society and one of the criterion for measuring growth.
Housing distribution is a highly controversial and political topic in Nigeria that concerns officials, experts, and the general public.
The rush of people into urban areas, natural population growth, and inadequate government responses have all contributed to this country's deteriorating housing situation, to the point that economic development and citizen welfare have suffered. Akinmoladan and Oluwoye (2017) are two examples. These issues have become increasingly acute in cities, where there are enormous housing supply gaps, poor housing conditions, high housing costs, and a development of slums and squatter settlements (IDaramola, 2016). As a result, the vast majority of urban dwellers, particularly low-income earners who account for over half of Nigeria's 140 million people, are compelled to live in deplorable circumstances (Aribigbola, 2018). However, providing appropriate housing in Nigeria and other developing countries remains one of the most difficult hurdles to human and national development. Previous attempts to solve the housing crisis by all parties, including government agencies and planners, have met with little or no success. Recognizing that neither the public nor private sectors are capable of tackling this problem on their own, present efforts in addressing the housing crisis in Nigeria are mostly collaborative (National Economic Empowerment and Development strategy, 2004 Mabogunje, 2003). Among the most popular types of such joint endeavors are public-private partnerships (PPPS) (E Owei, 2017).
As a result, this work is divided into five chapters. The backdrop of the study, the description of difficulties, the aims and objectives of the investigation, the research question, hypothesis, importance of the study, scope of the study, the study area, and the definition of terminology are all included in Chapter One. The existing literature pertaining to the topic was critically assessed in chapter two. In chapter three, there is an outline of the research approach. In chapter four, data was acquired, compiled, evaluated, and presented. Finally, in Chapter 5, conclusions, consequences, and recommendations were drawn.
OVERVIEW OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Imo state is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies in the south east of Nigeria, Owerri is its capital and largest city. Its other major cities are Orlu and Okigwe. It occupies the area between the lower river Niger and the upper and middle Imo River. Imo State is bordered by Abia State in the East, River Niger and Delta State to the west, Anambra state in the North and Rivers state to the south. The state lies within latitudes 404s1N and 7015
And longitude 60501E and 70251E with an area of around 5, 100sq km. the economy of the state depends primarily on agriculture and commerce. The state has several natural resources including crude oil, natural gas, lead, calcium carbonate and zinc.
The profitable flora includes Iroko, mahogany, Obeche, Bamboo, rubber tree and oil palm. Additionally, white clay, fine sand and limestone are found in the state. Imo state major towns include Isu, Okigwe, Ogute, Orlu, Atta Ikeduru, Akokwa, Mbaise, Mbaitolo, Mbieri, Oheyi/ Egbeme, Orodo, Nkwere, Ubuhe, Ngor Okpala, Omuma, Mgbidi, Awo-oma mma, Izombe, ORSU and Mbano. Imo river being the river in the state, drains through Abia state, where it is joined by Aba River from the North, and Akwa Ibom state in the Atlantic ocean. The rainy season begins in April and lasts until October annual rainfall varying from 1,500mm to 2,200mm (60 to 50 inches) with an average annual temperature above 200c (68. 00F) creates an annual relative humidity of 75%, it has a high population density, the soil has been degraded and much of the native vegetation has disappeared. This deforestation has triggered soil erosion which is compounded by heavy seasonal rainfall that has led to the destruction of houses and roads.
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