AN EVALUATION OF RESETTLEMENT SCHEMES IN ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY

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AN EVALUATION OF RESETTLEMENT SCHEMES IN ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY

Abstract:

This study titled “An Evaluation of Resettlement Schemes in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja” is a study on relocation. Relocation in this case was necessitated by the building of a new capital in Abuja thus culminating in a forced movement of people from their original homes. The study set out to discover the effects of this forced movement on the people who were moved to new sites. The study specifically wanted to know if the exercise had any effects on the agricultural practices, income, infrastructural development and thus the general well-being of the affected people. The study was set on a simple hypothesis that the resettlement exercises in the FCT has not brought about a significant increase in the income, agricultural production, level of infrastructural development and the well-being of the resettled rural inhabitants of the FCT. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentages, tables, graphs and charts of various kinds. It was discovered from the results of the analysis that though the FCT resettlement schemes have not brought about a realization of all the anticipated benefits, It was not without success at all, A significant number of the respondents interviewed in the course of the work agreed that the scheme has brought a significant improvement in their living conditions since their movement to new sites. They have pointed out improved housing, road development, higher output from farms, and other social facilities as important areas where positive developments had taken place. They, however, held that they are experiencing a dwindling income. Their view may be said to have been informed by political considerations. They may believe that if they report a situation of dwindling income, the government may come to their aid. So their view, in total contrast with the major findings of the work, could not be proved and was, therefore, rejected. The earlier postulation of an insignificant increase in the wellbeing of the resettled people was thus rejected. However, recommendations were made on ways of making future resettlement activities in the FCT and elsewhere a greater success. These recommendations concern the issue of compensation, farmland, adequate housing and other infrastructures and the functionality of the infrastructures provided, A concluding remark was finally made about the findings earlier reported.

AN EVALUATION OF RESETTLEMENT SCHEMES IN ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY

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