PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate the quality of housing services in the students’ residential areas (SRAs) of Osun State University, Osogbo campus.Design/methodology/approachEighty-eight hostels were systematically sampled and questionnaires were administered to students' representatives from each of the sampled hostels. Also utilized was a physical observation of the hostels. Data obtained include the socioeconomic characteristics of the students, characteristics of housing units in the SRAs and condition of housing services in the SRAs.FindingsAbout 40% of the residents are fresh students with no previous knowledge of the housing condition of their hostels. Also, about 50% of the accommodation in the SRAs is within the range of #51,000 – #100,000 per annum (about 200–400 US Dollars). With this high price, about 65% of the hostels are occupied with not less than two squatters. While housing services such as electricity are reportedly high, the quality of hostel services in the study area depends on the housing unit's cost.Social implicationsIn the social context, the paper identifies the implications of the quality of housing services on students' health and associated risks. The study, among others, recommends the development of a regulatory framework for the control of the rental value of hostels, basic facilities in the hostels and the number of students in a room.Originality/valueThis research, unlike previous researches, gives an insight into quality of housing services in tertiary institutions in the country.
Students housing in Nigeria Universities has witnessed several policy interventions, yet the challenges of deficit and satisfaction persist – requiring an overall review. This paper utilized a desktop review approach to collate and process secondary data which were sourced from published academic and governmental documents. It discovered that the challenges of student housing in Nigeria cannot be disconnected from the establishment of new universities and an increase in student admission to the universities – which affected funding. Unfortunately, the uncontrolled involvement of the private sector and full entrants of non-residential universities, rather than improving students’ housing, further magnified the challenges – as private investors are only interested in profits. The paper concluded by recommending increased funding, build, operate and transfer model for the development of hostels, and the introduction of student villages.
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