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Towards the involvement of youths in housing provision in
Nigeria
Adegun Olumuyiwa Bayode
MB Environment Initiative,
P. O. Box 1054, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. E-mail:
muyiwaadegun@yahoo.co.uk. Tel: +234 8067111910.
Accepted 19 May 2008 |
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Adequate and affordable
housing and infrastructure is in short supply in Nigeria
while marginal successes have been achieved from
Governments’ various approaches at accelerating housing
provision. From the realization of young people’s vast
potentials, the possibility of their specific involvement in
housing delivery is examined. It is enunciated that this
approach would promote the spirit of service and patriotism
in youths, provide profitable engagement against idleness,
adduces towards entrepreneurship and self-reliance and would
help at improving human capacity in the housing industry. A
working relationship between the Government,
non-governmental organization, communities and philanthropic
gestures from individuals and organizations is envisaged.
With appropriate commitment from all stakeholders, housing
provision would be accelerated and the youths better
prepared for the rest of life.
Key words: Housing, youth development,
non-governmental organization.
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