Effect of Abandoned building Projects on the Neighbourhood of Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract

It is observed that abandoned building projects have a negative effect on environment of Abuja. However, the extent of effect on the neighbourhood is not established. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of abandoned building projects on the neighbourhood of Abuja by identifying and assessing the causes and effects of abandoned building project in Abuja. Quantitative methodology was used, involving the use of questionnaires to obtain data from abandoned building projects. Data collected was analysed to obtain the RII for each cause and effect. The result revealed that abandoned building projects have a negative effect on the neighbourhood of Abuja and these effects vary in extent with effect on construction workers having the most impact followed by effect on economic. The six identified effects of abandoned building projects have a negative effect on the neighbourhood of Abuja. Government should therefore set a clear and strict deadline on contractors or owners of abandoned building projects to resume work on the project or face revocation of contract or ownership