The Dilemmas of Rural Planning and Planners in Oyo State, Nigeria

The focus on urban planning continues to flood the global literature. However, there is continued silence and neglect with regard to rural planning. The study examined the state of rural planning in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data was sourced using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews....

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Published inBulletin of geography Vol. 47; no. 47; pp. 75 - 93
Main Authors Popoola, Ayobami Abayomi, Magidimisha, Hangwelani Hope
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Toruń Sciendo 01.03.2020
Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu
Subjects
Capacity building approach
Communication
Dilemma
Experts
Households
Local Culture
Local government
Planners
Planning
Questionnaires
Respondents
Rural areas
Rural communities
Rural Planning
Urban areas
Urban development
Urban planning
Nigeria
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Summary:The focus on urban planning continues to flood the global literature. However, there is continued silence and neglect with regard to rural planning. The study examined the state of rural planning in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data was sourced using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Questionnaires were administered to two hundred and fifty (250) rural households in six (6) rural local government areas (LGAs) of Oyo State. It was revealed that rural areas remain neglected and behind in planning activities. A majority of respondents believe that no planning takes place in the rural communities in which they reside. The study concludes that improved communication on planning issues between the tiers of the bureau of physical planning and urban development offices remains the route to effective planning. Improved capacity building (expertise) and training are suggested for rural planners. It is also suggested that understanding the local culture is important in contributing towards effective and responsive rural planning.
ISSN:2083-8298
1732-4254
2083-8298
DOI:10.2478/bog-2020-0005