Assessing the Effect of Revitalization Programs on Improper Settlement in Enugu State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study assesses the effect of revitalization programs on improper settlement in Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of Infrastructure Development on improper settlement and evaluate the effect of Public Space Improvement on improper settlement in Enugu State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire design with a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Simple linear regression analysis was employed to test the study's hypotheses. The result revealed that Infrastructure Development has a significant effect on improper settlement with a p-value of (0.019 < 0.05), and Public Space Improvement has a significant effect on improper settlement with a p-value of (0.024 < 0.05), in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study concluded that revitalization programs have a significant positive effect on improper settlement in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study recommended that the Enugu State government should intensify investment in comprehensive infrastructure development across both urban and peri-urban areas. This includes the provision of essential services such as roads, electricity, potable water, waste management systems, and drainage networks.