Abstract
The increasing number of older people in Nigerian rural villages is causing a demographic transition that may weaken the basis for social activities and service provision. A study examining the involvement of older adults in their local communities and their satisfaction with existing resources and infrastructure was conducted. The results show that men made up the majority of the elderly population, with monthly incomes ranging from N10,000 to N20,000. 65.4% of the elderly population was dissatisfied with the state of roads and transportation, while 66.4% and 74% were dissatisfied with access to public portable water supplies and power. Additionally, 69%, 90.4%, and 67.2% expressed dissatisfaction with access to markets, sanitation facilities, and public health services. The study concluded that the quality of rural infrastructure, such as community amenities and well-maintained roads, affects the satisfaction of the elderly population. Improving older people’s access to infrastructure is recommended to increase their life expectancy, means of subsistence, involvement in socio-economic activities, and the sustainability of these communities.
Presenters
Oladayo Ramon IbrahimAssociate Professor, Urban and Regional Planning, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (Formerly Lagos State Polytechnic). Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
OLDER PEOPLE, RURAL, INFRASTRUCTURE, NIGERIAN, SATISFIED, DISATISFIED, ACCESS, VILLAGES
