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 Conference

 Impact Of Road Expansion Projects On Informal Sector In Akure, Nigeria.

 Ajayi, M.A., Ojo, B., Olukolajo, M.A. And Oyetunji, A.K.

 2013

This paper revealed the impact of the expansion of Arakale road, a major commercial area in Akure, Nigeria on the informal sector, mainly traders and artisans. The loss of customers due to the demolition of business premises, accompanied by inaccessible roads to new make-shift shops had resulted into reduction in profit and meager income. Compensation paid to the displaced traders was inadequate compared to the loss and inconvenience incurred. The study recommended the provision of accessible and affordable shopping complexes for the traders, speedy completion of the road project to reduce the hindrance of customers in reaching the business area the need to take into cognizance the informal sector and their space requirement while planning the city. 

 Proceedings 3rd West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER)

 Conference

 Gender Issues In Land: Implications For Housing Development In Nigeria

 Ajayi, M.A

 2012

The paper investigated the existence of gender discrimination in access to land and housing by males and females in four selected ethnic groups in southern Nigeria. Data were analyzed using Discriminant Function Analysis, Hypothesis Test for Difference in Proportion and Phi Correlation. Findings reveal that there is a significant relationship between gender and inheritance rights and that this has implications on housing development. Recommendations are made on promoting female participation in housing production and legal backing for women to ensure security of tenure in real estate development. 

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 Conference

 Sustainable Housing Development And Community Infrastructural Provision In Akure, Nigeria.

 Ajayi, M.A. And Omole, F.K.

 2012

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 Taylor & Francis Group

 Journal

 Rural Women’s Access To Land And Forest

 Oyerinde, V.O And Ajayi, M.A

 2011

There is evidence that forests are often of particular importance as a source of livelihoods for women, children and ethnic minorities. This study examined the access of rural women to forest resources and its impact on household food security in Ondo State, Nigeria. Three rural communities were randomly selected from each of four local government areas within the study area. Primary data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants, focus group discussions and household interviews. Pre-tested structured questionnaires were administered to 10 women respondents in each of the sampled communities, with a total of 120 women respondents interviewed. The results showed that rural women have free and independent access to exploit forest resources on communal and family lands in the study area. For 61% of respondents farming was their major source of livelihood, and of these 40% indicated that they utilised forest resources for household consumption only, 8% for commercial purposes, and over half of the respondents (52%) for both household consumption and commercial purposes. It was revealed that forest resources contributed immensely to household food security and poverty alleviation in the study area through the provision of income, food and other household needs. It is recommended that to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals of overcoming poverty and hunger, women need to have greater access to forest resources. 

  International Journal Of Research In Education

 Journal

 Impact Of Tertiary Institutions Of Learning On Proximate Residential Property Values: Impact Of Tertiary Institutions Of Learning On Proximate Residential Property Values: Case Study Of The Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

 Ajayi, M.A. And Nwosu, A.E.

 2011

The impact of the location of tertiary institution of learning on residential property values was examined using the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria as a case study, with the aim of establishing the relationship between students’ population and the trend in rental values for ten years. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted in reaching 649 occupiers of houses in proximity to the school. A strong positive correlation exists between students’ population and residential property values. Increased educational funding, land banking in arrears around higher institutions by the government and increased investment in off-campus hostels through public-private partnership were recommended. 

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 Books

 The Role Of Estate Surveyors And Valuers In Tourism Development In Nigeria. Book Of Readings, School Of Environmental Technology, F.U.T. Akure.

 Ajayi, M.A.

 2011

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 NIL

 Books

 Development And Public Participation In Infrastructural Projects: Towards Liveable Communities In Suburban Akure, Nigeria. Book Of Readings, School Of Environmental Technology, F.U.T. Akure.

 

 2011

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 NIL

 Conference

  Bridging The Gap Between Land Resource Exploitation And Sustainable Development In Nigeria

 Asaju, A.S. And Ajayi, M.A

 2011

NIL

 

 NIL

 Books

 The Role Of Estate Surveyors And Valuers In Tourism Development In Nigeria

 M.A AJAYI

 2011

NIL

 

 NIL

 Conference

 Bridging The Gap Between Land Resource Exploitation And Sustainable Development In Nigeria

 Asaju, A.S. And Ajayi, M.A

 2011

This paper provided an overview of the Nigerian’s land resources and how the concept of sustainability can be built in to the professional practice of Estate Surveyors and Valuers in order to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It focused on options for sustainable development in the noble task of rebuilding Nigeria and identified the various roles the Estate Surveyor and Valuer can play in achieving it.