The Impact of Non-Residential Tertiary Institutions on Housing in Lagos: A Case Study of Lagos State University

Abstract

Tertiary institutions generally are to provide quality education to students on a full time basis and this requires domiciling the students in an area accessible to the school. This study examines the impact of the absence of students’ hostel accommodation at the Lagos State University (LASU), due to the policy of the school as non-residential one. It examines the impact of the students accommodation on housing dynamics. The researchers carried out a 15% sampling size in which 173 questionnaires were administered. For the purpose of this research, the systematic random sampling was used so as to minimize bias and enhance the probability of selecting a representative sample. The primary data included direct personal observations, oral interviews and use of questionnaire. The secondary data sets were sourced from Institutions and Government Organizations relevant to the study. The results show that there is high demand for housing units within the area because of nearness to the University campus. There is high occupancy ratio of 6-7 people per room, high rise building is commonest and accommodation by the students in the study area let to high demand for housing units with increament in rent, development of shanty, and illegal expansion of existing buildings.