A Systematic Review on Social Housing in Nigeria: Challenges, Prospects and the Road Ahead

Abstract

Social housing in Nigeria plays a crucial role in enhancing well-being and development, necessitating heightened attention and action from stakeholders. This systematic review investigates the challenges, prospects, and future directions of social housing provision and its impact on the country. Employing a mixed-methods approach encompassing descriptive statistics, thematic analysis, and meta-analysis, data from 42 relevant articles published between 2010 and 2022 are analysed. The study addresses four key research questions: Factors influencing social housing delivery in Nigeria, Factors influencing social housing design in Nigeria, Factors affecting social housing affordability in Nigeria, and Factors influencing the impact of social housing in Nigeria. Findings unveil the multifaceted nature of social housing in Nigeria, shaped by diverse factors impacting its provision and effects. Moreover, social housing yields mixed outcomes across social, economic, and environmental dimensions of well-being and development. Recommendations for policy and practice are derived from the study's insights, accompanied by a recognition of its limitations and avenues for future research and enhancement in the field of social housing in Nigeria.