The Impacts of Urbanisation on Housing and Infrastructure in Nigeria: Implications for Environmental Sustainability

Nathan Udoinyang, Department of Economics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt City, Rivers State, NigeriaFollow
Reuben Daniel, Social Studies Department, College of Education, Warri City, Delta State, Nigeria
Johnson Aborivwighre Iteku, Department of Technical Education, College of Education, Warri City, Delta State, Nigeria
Edna Abibetu Abidde, Education, Psychology Guidance and Counselling Department, College of Education, Warri City, Delta State, Nigeria
Salami Hope E, Department of Geography, College of Education, Warri City, Delta State, Nigeria
Violet Abieyuwa Imariagbontua, Department of Educational Foundations and Administration, College of Education, Warri City, Delta State, Nigeria
Okose Faith Nneka, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Warri City, Delta State, Nigeria

Keywords

Environmental sustainability, Housing, Infrastructure, Urbanisation, Nigeria

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods to collect and analyse data on urbanisation and its impact on housing and infrastructure in Nigeria. A survey of 400 households in urban areas of Nigeria was conducted, and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including government officials, urban planners, and community leaders, were held. Secondary data were also obtained from existing sources, such as the National Bureau of Statistics and the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. The study found that urbanisation has led to a housing shortage, increased housing costs, and inadequate infrastructure development in Nigeria. It also revealed that the main drivers of urbanisation in Nigeria are economic opportunities, education, and healthcare, and that urbanisation has significant socio-economic and environmental impacts, including increased poverty, inequality, unemployment, and environmental degradation. Conclusively, urbanisation has significant impacts on housing and infrastructure in Nigeria; there is a need for effective urban planning and management to address these challenges.

Recommended Citation

Udoinyang, Nathan; Daniel, Reuben; Iteku, Johnson Aborivwighre; Abidde, Edna Abibetu; E, Salami Hope; Imariagbontua, Violet Abieyuwa; and Nneka, Okose Faith (2026) "The Impacts of Urbanisation on Housing and Infrastructure in Nigeria: Implications for Environmental Sustainability," Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning: Vol. 25: Iss. 2, Article 7.