Abstract
The pervasiveness and spontaneity of the global Urbanization process has been an issue of concern in recent time; as this essentially constitutes serious challenge to the attainment of sustainable development and effective urban governance. The implications of this developmental challenge in many developing nations, including Nigeria; are diverse socio-economic, cultural and environmental problems. Addressing these urban developmental challenges in Nigeria requires effective and good governance. The main concern of this paper therefore is to examine this developmental issue in order to provide a rationale for good governance in the management and utilization of existing resources for sustainable urban growth in Nigeria. The paper addresses four main areas: the first considers basic issues relating to sustainable development and governance; the second discusses the challenge of urbanization in Nigeria; while the third underscores the need for effective governance in sustainable urbanization. The paper conceives three major policy areas which are relevant to ensuring good governance in Nigeria. In concluding, the paper notes that appropriate policies and strategies critical to the attainment of sustainable development must be put in place in order to preserve our cities and also secure the future well-being of it citizens.
Highlights
One of the critical issues of concern to most national governments world over is the need to stem the rate of urbanization induced by the incidence of globalization, industrialization and an unprecedented population growth rate in the cities. (Jiboye, 2005; Osasona et al, 2007)
The aim of this paper is to examine the challenge of urbanization in Nigeria, in order to provide a rationale for good governance towards achieving sustainable development
The paper will address four main objectives: the first considers basic issues relating to sustainable development and governance; the second discusses the challenge of urbanization in Nigeria; while the third underscores the need for effective governance in sustainable urbanization
Summary
One of the critical issues of concern to most national governments world over is the need to stem the rate of urbanization induced by the incidence of globalization, industrialization and an unprecedented population growth rate in the cities. (Jiboye, 2005; Osasona et al, 2007). A major developmental challenge facing the nations - those within the developing world, is how to cope with the increasing urbanization and minimize its adverse consequences on the cities’ environment as well as the overall wellbeing of the people (Jiboye, 2011b) Despite efforts at both the local and international levels toward resolving this urban growth problem and ensuring sustainable development, current realities suggest that the goal of achieving sustainability in the country is yet to be realized. A major reason attributable for these urban developmental problems in Nigeria is the lack of effective mechanism of governance needed to ensure a rational level of equilibrium between the growing population, the cities environment and existing infrastructure; the increasing poor quality of the living conditions and low livability index of urban areas in Nigeria (Jiboye, 2011b; Daramola & Ibem, 2011). This need constitutes a critical challenge to urban governance and development in Nigeria
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