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Residents’ Perception of the Impact of Tertiary Institutions as Growth Poles in Zaria Urban Area, Nigeria

Baba E. Bahago, Ijeoma G.U. Ayuba, Ache S. Achuenu

Abstract

Tertiary institutions are widely recognised as significant drivers of urban growth and regional development. This study examines residents’ perceptions of the impacts of tertiary institutions as growth poles in the Zaria Urban Area , Kaduna State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study evaluates the influence of tertiary institutions on housing and infrastructure development, economic activities, socio-cultural transformation, and environmental conditions within the host communities. A quantitative survey design was adopted using structured questionnaires administered to household heads across four planning districts in Zaria: Zaria City, Tudun Wada, Sabon Gari, and Samaru. A total of 588 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 536 valid responses were retrieved and analysed using descriptive statistics and mean score analysis based on a five-point Likert scale. The findings indicate that residents generally perceive tertiary institutions as significant contributors to urban growth and development in the study area. The overall mean score of 4.17 suggests that tertiary institutions strongly influence the spatial and socio-economic development of the Zaria urban region. Based on these facts, the study recommended a promulgation of a comprehensive urban master plan for tertiary institutions; strengthening the capacity of KASUPDA to monitor and regulate urban development associated with tertiary institutions; collaboration between tertiary institutions and local authorities should be encouraged; corporate social responsibility initiatives should also be encouraged by tertiary institutions; and sustainable urban development strategies should be encouraged to improved waste management, environmental protection, and infrastructure planning in host communities.

Keywords

Tertiary InstitutionsGrowth PolesResidents’ Perception

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