There is a consensus among housing experts and policy makers that there are not enough resources for government alone to address growing urban housing challenges in many developing countries. Consequently, a paradigm shift from government provision to partnerships between the public and private sectors is advocated. This study examined the prospects and challenges of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in housing provision in Ogun State Southwest Nigeria. Data were derived from the review of official records and interview enquires. Findings show that Public-Private Partnership in housing in the study area is based on the joint venture approach between government agencies and corporate commercial private property developers. So far, attention has been on the provision of housing for high-income earners, while the challenges of insufficient numbers of housing units and housing affordability among low-income earners have not been addressed. The key challenges militating against Public-P...

The argument in the recent time was that the past strategies of the government in housing provision were obviously in favour of high income groups as the low-medium groups are victims of housing inadequacy in cities. The corollary to the situation resulted to the call for the adoption of public private partnership (PPP) initiative in order to accomplish the broad goal of housing-for-all in Nigeria. Most recent studies have established that there is no substantial contribution reported from the initiative, as the housing outputs are only affordable at present by high income groups, thus there is a need for a policy framework to ensure an effective PPP in urban housing provision. The aim of this paper is to suggest a policy framework for the way forward- the approach that is based on both theoretical and conceptual model, as related to Nigeria housing provision structure. This study utilises existing empirical studies, reports and theoretical concepts. It also utilises the responses f...

In many large cities, such as Lagos, the delivery of public private partnership on infrastructure development is associated with a lot of problems. The traditional approach to Infrastructure development has always been that government invests in these essential infrastructures, while others including the community, individuals, and other private sector roles were seen in terms of paying taxes or other service charged for services rendered. It is in view of this that necessitated the evaluation of public-private partnership on infrastructural development in Lagos, using Ibeji-Lekki as a case study. This was done by identifying and appraising the concept of public-private partnership (PPP) contribution to infrastructural development in IbejuLekki area of Lagos State, evaluation of the level of effectiveness in the stages of agreement and negotiation process involved in public-private partnership scheme and the assessment ofpotential benefits and risks to parties concerned in Public-Private Partnership. The paper recommend that government needs to enlighten the public on the need for public-private partnership on infrastructure by including it in school curricular and also provide site and service scheme, where this could be practice. Introduction The rapid rate of urbanization in the last two decades in Nigeria has been phenomenal. Presently, 40% of the Nigerian population lives in urban areas (Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, 2004). This rapid urbanization rate has brought with it some significant problems including shortage of housing, traffic congestion, and above all, inadequate basic facilities and services. All these problems have created a lot of pressure on government. With the growing inability of the government today to provide all the basic facilities essential for growth and liveability is a result of dwindling resources, calls have heightened the desire for more liberalization of the economy. This means greater roles for all stakeholders in the financing, development, and management of basic community facilities and services. Thus this partnering approach in the procurement of basic infrastructure might be the necessary solution to the lack of and parlous state of infrastructure in Nigerian towns and cities. Today, public policy is undergoing necessary changes because a sustainable settlement can only be achieved with the political commitment to make the necessary changes. Changes envisaged in this way means greater dispersal of responsibility between the public sector and local society including businesses and individuals (Kaplan, 2001). Many development projects are currently being embarked upon today in Lagos State under a new policy thrust designed to guarantee project delivery by private developers in collaboration with the state (Otokhine, 2003). Linowes (1988), Keating (1989), Waterhouse (1996) and Lockwood (1997) as cited in Kopp (1997) all confirmed that there is indeed an ideological shift away from centralized, hierarchical decision making structures towards a more organic approach in which organizations, including governments, identify and focus their efforts on their core competencies. To resolve the lingering road and traffic problems, the Lagos state government decided to introduce certain new policy options. One of which is to adopt schemes by which private sector operators are encouraged. Also, the provision of shelter for all underlies the policy of sustainable development. The challenge posed by population growth in the state is frightening and day by day the situation is getting worse. The bulk of the population in an exploding city like Lagos relies on the rental market to provide accommodation. Government could no longer cope with the demand of housing supply considering the limited resources available. It therefore resolved to employ a three-pronged approach consisting mainly of: partnership with the private sector, site and services scheme, and direct intervention (Lagos State Government, 2006). Thus, under the Public–Private Partnership scheme, some government schemes were released to some private sector entrepreneurs for development in several parts of the state. In view of these, there is need to carry out an appraisal of Public Private Partnership on Infrastructural Development in Lagos State with IbejuLekki as a case study. This was done through identification and appraisal of the concept of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contribution to infrastructural development in the area, evaluation of level of effectiveness in the stages of agreement and negotiation process involved in Public-Private Partnership scheme, assessment of potential benefits and risks to parties concerned in Public-Private Partnership and finally, identifying the gaps currently existing in the practice.

Although public-private partnerships continue to gain popularity in infrastructure provision, the application of the strategy in housing delivery is bedevilled with many challenges particularly in the context of developing countries like Nigeria. This article aims to offer solutions to the challenges of PPP for housing delivery in Nigeria. Using a case study approach, the article investigated the challenges of PPP housing project in the federal capital territory [FCT] Abuja, Nigeria. The study found that " lack of transparency in the procurement process " , " inappropriate risk allocation " , " poor administrative machinery " , " corruption " , and incompetent private sector " are the major challenges that militate against successful housing delivery through public-private partnership in Nigeria. In conclusion, the paper outlined solutions for coping with the challenges of PPP for housing delivery in Nigeria.

There is a consensus among housing experts and policy makers that there are not enough resources for government alone to address growing urban housing challenges in many developing countries. Consequently, a paradigm shift from government provision to partnerships between the public and private sectors is advocated. The study examined the prospects and challenges of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in housing provision in Ogun State Southwest Nigeria. Data were derived from the review of official records and interview enquires. Findings show that Public-Private Partnership in housing in the study area is based on the joint venture approach between government agencies and corporate commercial private property developers. So far, attention has been on the provision of housing for high-income earners, while the challenges of insufficient numbers of housing units and housing affordability among low-income earners have not been addressed. The key challenges militating against Public-Pr...

Public private partnership was introduced in Nigeria to resolve the current housing deficit and increase affordable housing provision and accessibility in Nigeria. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the measurement model of PPP problem and the success factors of public private partnership for affordable housing provision in Abuja. Data were obtained by interviewing with public private partnership experts to identify the problems partnership and critical success factors of PPP, and then questionnaires were conducted on challenges of public private partnership for housing project in Nigeria. A total of 256 responses were obtained and analysed using intelligent partial least square analysis to determine the critical success factors for housing project provision in Abuja. The study discover that; project economic viability, adequate legal framework, effective procurement process, strong private sector, sound financial package, and judicial government control are the factors that wil...

Housing is important to the wellbeing of humans, it goes beyond providing shelter alone. Without proper infrastructure provision, housing cannot be sustainable. Infrastructure provision plays a huge role in making a community or society habitable. Rapid population growth brings about high demand for housing and infrastructure as experienced in the country’s capital Abuja. Government’s inability to provide sufficient housing and infrastructure in the past brought about the public private partnership in housing delivery where government provides primary infrastructure to districts and private estate developers provides secondary infrastructure to estates. This arrangement have suffered setbacks, as subscribers of houses under this scheme suffer from little or no infrastructure provision leading to poor living and environmental conditions and many houses remain unoccupied. This research aims to assess the factors affecting the provision of infrastructure in public private partnership e...

Public Private Partnership (PPP) has gained wide acceptance as a strategy for housing provision in many countries. However, the level of success varies from one country to the other due to economic, political and cultural variations. This study examines PPP in housing in Bauchi State in Nigeria using Unity Housing Estate as a case study with the view to examine its performance and to suggest possible measures for improving the effectiveness of the concept. Methods of data collection used were semi-structured interviews and direct observation. Interviews responses were tape-recorded in addition to note taking which were subsequently transcribed and validated. The model of PPP used in the area was the Design-Build-Finance arrangement in which the private party takes the responsibilities for the design, finance and construction of the housing units. The houses were far beyond the affordability level of the target beneficiaries. Some of the challenges depicted were lack of political wil...

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