Infrastructure Consideration in Satelite Town Development in Nigeria: A Case of Ikot Idem/Ikot Abia Satelite Town, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

This study beams its search light on the infrastructure consideration relating to Satellite town development in Ikot Idem/Ikot Abia Communities in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It also examines the success or otherwise of the existing satellite towns vis-à-vis the original planning and architectural conceptions, efficiency, live-ability and attractiveness with the older communities. This study is rooted on three research questions. The population of the study comprises of residents of the study area in Ikot Ekpene. Two hundred and fifty copies of questionnaire were distributed at random for data collection to the sampled participants. Frequency counts and simple percentage were employed in analysing the data collected for the study. It is observed that there is a strong relationship between the development of Satellite Town and consideration of infrastructure facilities like public utilities, water and electricity supply, telecommunication, refuse collection and disposal system. Hence, adequate housing, population structure, land, health, educational facilities, mobility and accessibility of goods and services must be given consideration.