Assessing the Condition of Staff Housing at Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi. Plateau State, Nigeria

Janet Bature; Mailumo Anthony Sambo

doi:10.56201/ijgem.vol.12.no2.2026.pg84.120

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Assessing the Condition of Staff Housing at Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi. Plateau State, Nigeria

Janet Bature , Mailumo Anthony Sambo

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The condition of staff housing plays a fundamental role in prompting employee well-being, job satisfaction, and general institutional performance. This study assessed the condition of staff housing at the Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, with the intention of identifying deficiencies and suggesting sustainable solutions. Data were collected from 41 residents of the staff quarters and 13 technical staff members using structured questionnaires, while secondary sources provided background perceptions. The findings disclose that a substantial majority of staff (75.6%) rated the staff housing as poor, citing widespread defects in plumbing, roofing, walls, floors, windows, and electrical systems. Overcrowding and inadequate space were reported by more than half of the respondents, while access to potable water, sanitation, security, and green spaces was largely insufficient. Maintenance of housing units was infrequent, largely self-financed, and poorly coordinated, contributing to widespread dissatisfaction. Despite these challenges, the study found that housing conditions significantly influence staff motivation and job satisfaction, with many respondents acknowledging that improved housing would positively impact their work performance. The technical staff responsible for maintenance were found to be experienced but moderately trained, highlighting the need for capacity building. The study concludes that the staff housing system at Plateau State Polytechnic requires urgent attention, with an emphasis on proper maintenance, institutional support, and sustainable development strategies to enhance employee welfare and institutional efficiency.

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Staff housingHousing conditionMaintenance cultureTertiary institutionsJob satisfaction.

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Assessing the Condition of Staff Housing at Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi. Plateau State, Nigeria

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