Landed Property Values and Compensation Satisfaction Level for Road Construction in Zaria City, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abdulkadir Yahaya Muhammed

Abstract


Compensation to landed properties when expropriate generates mixed feelings among the affected persons. Many people express either satisfaction or dissatisfaction depending on their background, nature of property owned, government involvement and the building or property type. This study assessed the perception of land and property owners in the ancient City of Zaria during the demolition for roads construction. The study used questionnaires and field observation to acquire data. In collecting the data, a systematic sampling technique was used to select the respondents. The collected data were analyzed descriptively using tables, percentages and charts. The result revealed that the total length of the roads affected was 12.1 km. 65.8% of the respondents were males while 34.2% were female. 35% of respondents, the majority, were above 40 years. The result further revealed that a minority of the affected persons 13% were unsatisfied with the compensation. The study, therefore, concluded that most of the affected persons were satisfied with the compensation offered. The study recommended that government at all levels should embrace the endogenous approach of regional planning and development that consider the inputs of all stakeholders. The study further recommended that females should be given more opportunities to own landed properties.


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