Department of Estate Management

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    Subsidising the Cost of Land for Low Income Housing: Some Evidence from Jos, Nigeria
    (Journal of Surveying, Construction and Property (JSCP), 2017) Maren Mallo Daniel; Sanda Nehemiah Yakubu; Celina Onugba Omogor; Adesina Akande
    This study aims to examine the variables that influence the application of land and infrastructure subsidy for low-income housing provision in the city of Jos, Nigeria. Data was collected by conducting interviews with the representatives of the relevant government agencies and those of the house building companies. This was transcribed and examined alongside documentary evidences. The analysis was conducted in line with the study’s objectives: The first was to examine how the policy for subsidising the cost of land applies in the local context in Jos. The data examined in connection to this objective suggest that there is an absence of a uniform approach to the application of the subsidy policy by the three tiers—federal, state and local—of government. The approaches adopted by the federal and state government agencies were seen not to be effective in supplying the subsidies needed by private developers. The second objective was interested in scrutinising the variables influencing the arrangement for subsidising the cost of land in Jos. The data analysed confirms that the lack of proper understanding of land subsidy policy among government officials, the absence of political will on the part of State and Federal government agencies, the absence of transparency and accountability on the part of government officials, the absence of legislation in support of the subsidy policy, and bureaucratic constraints were the key variables influencing the subsidy arrangement in Jos. These findings were examined and some recommendations were proffered.
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    Effective Facilities Management Through Management Information System: A Case Study Of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Building Abuja
    (Researchjournali Exclusive Journal Publishing House, 2015-02) Achoru Afam Mike
    Facilities management is concerned with the process by which organizations ensure that their buildings, systems and services support core operations while contributing to the achievement of their strategic objectives under stable business conditions. It focuses on matching limited resources to user needs with a view of securing higher quality, lower risks and value for money. Specifically, it deals with space design, construction, allocation, strategy, property asset management, maintenance and post occupancy evaluation of premises, inventory management, value management and life cycle costing, computerization and office automation, management of support services. As facility managers, the principle objective is to manage the existing facilities effectively in a cost effective manner and also ensure smooth running of business. It has been established that effective maintenance management requires adequate planning, foresight, monitoring and budgeting. The application of information technology in facilities management has been identified as essential for the success of facility management task. Facility managers can no longer keep the track of work order manually, the use of spreadsheet to carry out routine and preventive maintenance tasks is a less effective option to the use of computerized maintenance management systems being deployed recently by forward looking facility managers.
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    An Appraisal Of The Relationship Between Consumerism And Housing Delivery In Jos Metropolis
    (Exclusive Journal Publishing House, 2015-03) Achoru Afam Mike
    Consumerism is defined as a program to promote consumer interest as it relates to continuous consumption of goods. This research work aimed at appraising the relationship between consumerism and housing delivery in Jos metropolis by looking at the consumption rate of houses by capable consumers and the extent to which the construction industry responds to this demand by supplying houses. A purposive sampling method was used to select the class of construction firms and Estate management firms for the questionnaires administration. All firms were located within Jos metropolis and had wide practical experience/knowledge. The data analysis tools used for analysis includes the Chi-Square method of analysis, percentage score method of analysis, correlation analysis and hypothetical framework. The study indicated that Consumerism is advantageous to the construction industry depending on quite a lot of factors which includes; personal interest of a consumer, location of house, infrastructural amenities within, quality of house/service, available funds, class/style of houses and available security. High income earners consume houses the most at a rate of 64.7%. This research also indicated that the house type consumed through sale the most are residential houses due to the nature of Jos metropolis at a frequency rate of 64.7%.