ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF SLUM DEVELOPMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENT IN MAKOKO

This research work is to examine the impact of slum development on the environment in makoko The specific objectives of the study are to determine the factors responsible for slum development.to examine the impact of slum development on the environment.to examine the impact of slum dwelling on the environment.to proffer measures aimed at managing slum development In chapter two relevant literatures were reviewed The probability sampling method was adopted that is systematic sampling. This gave accurate information after sample size was determined. A total number of 200 hundred questionnaires was administered, four streets were selected, they are. Ramotu Street, Apollo, Rafiu and Erejuwa Street. 50 questionnaires were administered to the occupants of the four affected streets. Chapter four, deals with presentation and analysis of data. Chapter five, deal the discussion of findings conclusion and recommendation. From this study, the impact of slum development on the environment, it was deduced that the implication of slum development in any area pose consequences on the air, water and bacterial danger, it pose on not only the environment but on the inhabitants residing within the slum environment. And on this note use this media as a wake-up call to policy-makers and stakeholders in the city of Lagos to combat this issue so as to minimize and control the development of slum in Lagos. It is apparent that urbanization and its attendant processes are part of the process of modernization and thus may not be stopped. However, the negative socio-economic and environmental consequence of slum development needs to be curtailed both to solve currently observed problems and to forestall future reoccurrences. Accordingly, all the major stakeholders in the city should be identified and brought together in a forum to develop a vision of how to regularize the city's informal settlements and develop an inclusive city for all its citizens.