THE EFFECT ABANDONED BUILDINGS: MAGNETS FOR CRIME (A CASE STUDY OF BENIN CITY)
ABSTRACT
The study is on the effects of abandoned building: magnets for crime. The major objective of this research is identifying the causes of abandonment of residential properties in Benin City. Others are: To examine the effects of abandoned building: magnets for crime in Benin City, To identify the solutions to issues of abandoned residential properties in Benin City.
Methodology: The major instrument used for this study is the questionnaire. The surveys research method was used for this study. Out of the entire populace of Benin Edo State, 50 persons were selected using the simple random sampling (srs) technique. In analyzing the data collected for the purpose of carrying out this research, the statistical tool known as the chi- square test was used. The use of sample percentage was also employed. Tables were used in presenting the data for the purpose of the simplicity and clarity.
Findings from this research revealed that: There are abandoned residential properties in Benin City. Abandoned buildings are breeding places for social vices. Poor government funding and implementation is a major residential building in Benin City. The results of this study will educate the general public on the causes and effect of abandonment of residential building in Nigeria with a view of reducing the issues of building abandonment in Nigeria.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page – – – – – – – – – i
Approval Page – – – – – – – – ii
Declaration – – – – – – – – iii
Dedication – – – – – – – – – iv
Acknowledgement – – – – – – – v
Abstract – – – – – – – – – vi
Table of Contents – – – – – – – vii
CHAPTER ONE – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study – – – – –
1.2 Statement of General Problem – – – –
1.3 Objective of the Study – – – – – –
1.4 Research Questions – – – – – –
1.5 Hypothesis – – – – – – – – –
1.6 Significance of the Study – – – – –
1.7 Scope of the Study – – – – – –
1.8 Definition of Terms – – – – – –
CHAPTER TWO – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction – – – – – – – – –
2.2 Theoretical Framework – – – – – – –
2.3 The concept of residential property abandonment- –
2.4 Review of incidence of abandon property – – – –
2.5 Causes of residential property abandonment – – –
- 6 Effect of abandoned residential properties – – – –
2.7 The way forward – – – – – – – —
CHAPTER THREE – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction – – – – – – – – –
3.2 Research Design – – – – – – – –
3.3 Area of the Study – – – – – – – –
3.4 Population of Study – – – – – – – –
3.5 Sample size and Sampling Techniques – – – – –
3.6 Instrument for Data Collection – – – – – –
3.7 Validity of the Instrument – – – – – – –
3.8 Reliability of the Instrument – – – – – –
3.9 Method of Data Collection – – – – – – –
3.10 Method of Data Analysis – – – – – – –
CHAPTER FOUR – DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.0 Introduction – – – – – – – – –
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis – – – – – –
4.2 Characteristics of the Respondents – – – – –
4.3 Data Analysis – – – – – – – – –
4.4 Testing Hypothesis – – – – – – – –
4.5 Summary of Findings – – – – – – – –
4.6 Discussion of Findings – – – – – – –
CHAPTER FIVE – SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.0 Introduction – – – – – – – – –
5.1 Summary – – – – – – – – – –
5.2 Conclusion – – – – – – – – – –
5.3 Recommendations – – – – – – – –
References – – – – – – – – – –
Appendix – – – – – – – – – –
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
The unceasing abandonment of residential buildings and development projects is so shocking in the developing countries such that Nigerian has remained one of the countries in such difficulty (Ayodele and Alabi, 2011; Kotangora, 1993; Osemenan, 1987). Therefore, the significance that the incessant abandonment of residential buildings and projects would bring several effects on real properties and its values and the economy cannot be overemphasized since some of the abandoned buildings and development projects provide the basic services that should enhance the real properties developed.
THE EFFECT ABANDONED BUILDINGS: MAGNETS FOR CRIME (A CASE STUDY OF BENIN CITY)