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Spatial Matrices of Urban Expansion in Lafia, North-Central Nigeria Medayese, Samuel; Magidimisha-Chipungu, Hangwelani Hope; Chipungu, Lovemore
Forum Geografi Vol 37, No 1 (2023): July 2023
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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Rapid urbanisation in African cities has caused considerable problems by hindering their ability to meet infrastructure and service needs, resulting in rising land-use consumption. This study examines how land use/land cover change in Lafia, a city in North-central Nigeria, has impacted the city's boundaries between 1999 and 2019 and includes a projection using GIS simulation of land use/ land cover to 2029. The methodology includes remote sensing techniques, spatiotemporal analysis of geographical measurements, and statistical models. This study involved spatial analysis and projection of city growth from 1999 to 2029 in Lafia using GIS. This analysis focuses on the changes in built-up areas, vegetal cover, bare land, and water bodies using land-use/landcover data. The results indicated significant urban expansion and its impact on the city's spatial patterns. The Urban Expansion Differentiation Index (UEDI) and Urban Expansion Intensity Index (UEII)were used to assess urban sprawl and socioeconomic patterns such as population density and density gradient. High residential and employment densities, varied land uses, continuous development, and multi-modal transportation are all important for sustainable urban growth. The study indicates a direct relationship between population growth and urban expansion, as seen in Lafia. Furthermore, the findings suggest that cities grow beyond their typical boundaries, resulting in peri-urban expansion, as shown in the Alakio districts of the Lafia Metropolis. The study findings have important implications for urban growth policy and land use/land cover change. They will contribute to a better understanding of the effects of urban growth on the spatial matrix and morphology of cities, assisting city planners in recognizing these effects. Furthermore, the study adds evidence to the continuing debate about urban expansion, liveability, and spatial sustainability in African cities. The thorough examination of land use/land cover change in Lafia sheds light on the spatial dynamics of urbanisation and its implications for sustainable urban development.
Integration of Urban Farming into City Infrastructure Development Popoola, Ayobami; Wahab, Bolanle; Chipungu, Hangwelani Magidimisha; Chipungu, Lovemore
CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development Vol. 5, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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The ability to respond to the need for food is threatened by the scarcity of urban farmers (UF) in the elevation of the urban population. This shows that the availability of food is a cultivated land function, indicating that agriculture is only a mirage when sites are unavailable for farming. Irrespective of these conditions, the sustainability of food production within the city spaces is still the complimentary urban infrastructure enhancing the movement of goods and farmers. Therefore, this study aims to determine the patterns of integrating urban farming into city infrastructure development. In this case, a mixed methods approach was used, with a sample of 236 UF obtained across five local government areas (LGA) of Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria, due to the land availability that ranked first in the urban agriculture (UA) location within the city. Based on interviews with selected farmers and literature reviews, many UF preferred to have their farmlands located along the road for ease of mobility and access. The results showed that old age limited farming travel distance, with several cases of farm produce theft, subsequently detected. To solve these issues, land allocation and water infrastructure provision including irrigation kits were needed for the enhancement of UA and UF, respectively. In addition, comprehensive plans integrating UF infrastructure spaces were suggested.
Evolving Hangwuran City Development Model Through Partial Least Square Approach in North-Central Nigeria Medayese, Samuel; Magidimisha-Chipungu, Hangwelani H; Chipungu, Lovemore
CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development Vol. 7, No. 1
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The need for a paradigmatic shift in city development ideology has become increasingly evident over the years. In response to this need, the Hangwurian City Development Model was developed to establish a connection between the concepts of environmental awareness, urban governance, and management. This model also integrates sustainable urban development, urban liveability, and inclusive physical development. The research sets a critical objective of analyzing the significant levels of various indicator variables. The exploratory research utilized partial least squares (PLS) via SmartPLS to evaluate the variables, collecting quantitative data through the open data toolkit from three selected cities: Lokoja, Minna, and Lafia in North-Central Nigeria. The study sampled 843 respondents across the cities, randomly selected among residents aged 18 years and older, with a focus on household heads as the unit of measurement. The research findings indicate that most of the examined variables have Cronbach's Alpha above 0.7, and most of the retained variables have a significance value greater than or equal to 0.7. The average variance explained by the indicators was very substantial, with most falling within the 0.5 to 0.6 range. Therefore, the research recommends that, due to the significance of the indicators and the validity of the internal and external data, this model can be applied as a procedural framework to guide city development on a regional scale. Consequently, it was concluded that for city development to progress and evolve without the issues that Hangwurian city development aims to address, it must be approached through the interconnectedness and significance of environment, governance, sustainability, liveability, and inclusion.
Co-Authors Chipungu, Hangwelani Magidimisha Magidimisha-Chipungu, Hangwelani H Magidimisha-Chipungu, Hangwelani Hope MEDAYESE, SAMUEL Popoola, Ayobami Wahab, Bolanle