IMPACT OF NEIGHBOURHOOD CONDITION ON RESIDENTS SATISFACTION IN DOYA AREA OF BAUCHI METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT This study examines the ef ect of neighbourhood characteristics on residents’ satisfactioninDoya area of Bauchi metropolis. Field data were gathered using a structured, close-endedquestionnaire containing administered to the household head of Doya area of Bauchi metropolisusing simple random sampling. A total number of one valid questionnaires were usedfor theanalysis. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (Mean score and frequency table)and linear regression method through SPSS. The study found that electricity, water, drainage, availability of schools, availability of hospital, economic activities, neighbourhood security, sanitary services, recreational facilities and accessibility are factors af ecting resident’ssatisfaction. It further found that satisfaction with proximity to work, water, and educational facilities were striking the highest mean score. Finally linear regression model reveals that neighbourhood condition significantly af ects resident’s satisfaction. The study suggests aneedfor the government to provide more social amenities in the study area. Proper routinemanagement of social amenities should be done to enhance the resident’s satisfaction in thestudyarea.