Open AccessThe Dilemmas of Rural Planning and Planners in Oyo State, Nigeria
Author(s) -
Ayobami Abayomi Popoola,
Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bulletin of geography. socio-economic series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.305
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2083-8298
pISSN - 1732-4254
DOI - 10.2478/bog-2020-0005
Subject(s) - local government , local planning , environmental planning , neglect , family planning , rural area , land use planning , rural management , state (computer science) , rural settlement , economic growth , business , government (linguistics) , regional planning , focus group , urban planning , socioeconomics , geography , rural development , political science , sociology , land use , agriculture , medicine , public administration , civil engineering , environmental health , research methodology , marketing , nursing , engineering , population , economics , philosophy , algorithm , law , linguistics , archaeology , computer science
The focus on urban planning continues to flood the global literature. However, there is continued silence and neglect with regard to rural planning. The study examined the state of rural planning in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data was sourced using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Questionnaires were administered to two hundred and fifty (250) rural households in six (6) rural local government areas (LGAs) of Oyo State. It was revealed that rural areas remain neglected and behind in planning activities. A majority of respondents believe that no planning takes place in the rural communities in which they reside. The study concludes that improved communication on planning issues between the tiers of the bureau of physical planning and urban development offices remains the route to effective planning. Improved capacity building (expertise) and training are suggested for rural planners. It is also suggested that understanding the local culture is important in contributing towards effective and responsive rural planning.