A Review of the Roles of the Society in Housing Policies Formulation and Implementation in Nigeria

Abstract

In countries of the global South, the issue of adequate housing has received a great deal of attention, especially when it comes to meeting the needs of no-income, low-income, and lower-middle-income urban dwellers. This is owing to the fact that urbanization is accelerating at a rate that most cities cannot manage and governments are unable to address the housing crisis on their own due to a number of financial and legal constraints. The paper examined how society influences housing policies in Nigeria as one of the countries in the Global South through a review of works of literature. This was done to ascertain the extent of society's involvement in the implementation of the housing policy and identify the many issues preventing the achievement of the policies.  The study explains the objectives of housing policies and offers potential solutions for dealing with the issues. The investigation led to the conclusion that the Global South has a variety of housing strategies, but that none of them has taken society into account. As a result of the findings, it is advised that the governments reassess each country’s current housing policy in the Global South and consult with the general public. Since society is important to the nation, it is expected that it will be taken into account in the housing policy.