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Rediscovering Challenges in Nigeria’s Social Housing System: Identifying Archetypes Towards Just Transition |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Michael Ojo |
| Title | Rediscovering Challenges in Nigeria’s Social Housing System: Identifying Archetypes Towards Just Transition |
| Contributor | Michael Ojo, Napong Tao Rugkhapan |
| Publisher | Thai Society of Higher Education Institutes on Environment |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | EnvironmentAsia |
| Journal Vol. | 19 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 230-236 |
| Keyword | Social housing, Just Transition, Leverage points, Archetype, Nigeria |
| URL Website | http://www.tshe.org/ea/index.html |
| Website title | EnvironmentAsia |
| ISSN | 1906-1718 |
| Abstract | Nigeria faces interconnected challenges in providing social housing due to growing urbanization and a shortfall of 28 million housing units. This study examines these challenges through a systems thinking approach. Data were gathered from a literature review of scholarly sources (Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus), covering both colonial and current contexts, along with six expert-recommended policy documents, grey literature, and a systematic review. These sources were selected for their policy relevance and data richness to develop causal loop diagrams, a tool for visualizing systemic feedback loops used to understand cause-andeffect relationships in Nigeria’s housing sector. Four systemic patterns emerged: “growth and underinvestment,” “shifting the burden,” “fixes that fail,” and “limits to success.” These patterns show how increasing urbanization, limited financial resources, and inadequate infrastructure worsen inequality, accelerate slum growth, and undermine policy effectiveness. Based on this analysis, six leverage points are suggested: participatory governance frameworks, targeted financing mechanisms, mortgage accessibility, subsidy programs, improved infrastructure development, and land titling. The novelty of this study lies in applying systems thinking to address persistent housing policy issues, challenging the traditional approach of frequent policy revisions, and offering an alternative method. It also equips policymakers with tools to transform the entire system. |
