SPATIAL PATTERN OF RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION IN ZARIA METROPOLIS NIGERIA
SPATIAL PATTERN OF RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION IN ZARIA METROPOLIS NIGERIA
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2019-03
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HALIDU, Raliya Mahmud
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The Northern Nigerian region has been for time immemorial characterised by one form of residential segregation or the other. This segregation could be on the bases of religious, educational, income and occupation, all these have contributed to shaping the nature of towns and cities in Northern Nigeria. This study examines the spatial pattern of residential segregation in Zaria Metropolis, Nigeria and the objectives are to analyse the factors influencing residential segregation, assess the impacts of residential segregation and to map and identify the patterns of residential segregation in the study area. In conduct of the study data was sourced through both primary and secondary sources. Questionnaire was the tool for primary data collection. Purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting 10 morphological units within Zaria metropolis namely, Kwarbai, Tukur-Tukur, Chikaji, Hanwa, Muchiya, Kufena, Samaru, Dogarawa, Gyallesu and Tudun Wada. On the other hand, respondents for the study were selected via systematic sampling technique at every 6th interval. Yamane formula for determining sample size was used to arrive at 400 respondents. Data for the study were analysed within the SPSS environment using descriptive statistics mostly frequencies and percentages. Major finding of the study reveals that Zaria Metropolis is segregated on socio-cultural factors. Religion accounts for the highest form of segregation (55%), Economic consideration (26%) and security (12%) were adjudged the other reasons for residential segregation in the area of study. Analysis of data with respect to the pattern of segregation based on religion shows that Muslims were the majority of the inhabitants in areas such as Kwarbai (98%), Tukur- Tukur (92%), Chikaji (90%), Hanwa (92%) and Muchiya (73%). On the other hand, Christians were the dominant at Kufena (86%), and Samaru (52%). The study clearly shows that religion and ethnicity are the major determinants of residential segregation in the Zaria Metropolis. The study recommends among others, the need to imbibe the spirit of peace and harmony so as to boast mutual understanding and religious tolerance in the society. These should be spearheaded by all the stakeholders such as religious and community leaders, governments and non-governmental organizations to ensure peaceful and mutual respect for one another.
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A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA. IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA.
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SPATIAL PATTERN,, RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION,, ZARIA METROPOLIS,, NIGERIA,