Analysis of Urban Decay and Environmental Degradation in Anguwa Sarki Area in Bosso.

Abstract

The study is urban decay and environmental degradation in Bosso Area of Niger State. The study was undertaken through data collection and oral interviews of the residents in the study area. in light of research findings, it was noted that facilities and social amenities provided in the area were grossly inadequate and in highly dilapidated and deteriorated condition. the study area was found to be short of planning, as most of the erected buildings had no building plans, building set-back, no access road, and are built on rocky and hilly terrains that are susceptible to natural disasters. Above all, the buildings in the areas lack basic adequate community facilities such as portable water supply, drainage system, wastes disposal facilities and electricity. Based on the aforementioned environmental situation existing in the study area of Bosso, recommendations were offered to reduce the level of decays and environmental degradation.