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The Provision and Conditionsof Infrastructural FacilitiesNexus in a Rapidly Evolving Medium-Sized City in Nigeria: An Empirical Analysis of Lokoja, Kogi State
OKOSUN, Senator Endurance (PhD)

Abstract
The provision of infrastructureis crucial in realizing the theme “The Future We Want” which aims to eradicate poverty, enable economic growth and address the challenge of access to services for all. This study assessed the provision and conditions of infrastructure in Lokoja, Nigeria - a rapidly evolving political cum administrative capital of Kogi State, with a view to enhancing sustainable development in urban areas. The study used copies of questionnaire and oral interviews on household heads in Lokoja community. A descriptive survey research method was adopted for this research, and data were derived from both primary and secondary sources. However, in order to determine the sample size (10%) for this study, the population of each community systemically selected was used to determine the number ofquestionnaire administered. Those included Adankolo, Ganaja, Gadumo, Sarkin-Noma, Kabawa, and Lokongoma. A total of 5710 residential buildings were identified, and 10% sample size was taken to give 5710 questionnaire administered to residents. The finding among others revealed that, basic infrastructures with poorest condition were roads and water supply with indices of 2.1036, and 2.8235 respectively. In summary, the study concluded that, Lokoja was alone in the middle of nowhere when compared with other evolving ancient capital’s infrastructural facilities where the people were covered witha blanket of dust. On the basis of the findings, the study revealed the requirement of master plan for the city, and the redesigning of Lokoja with special reference to infrastructure distribution, encouragement of public-private partnership/participation in infrastructureprovision and delivery; which, in-turn,would prolong its durability and efficiency.

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