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Upgrading the Slums in Abuja, Nigeria
Description/achievement of initiative

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Nigeria has stated that about 80 million Nigerians, representing 79 per cent of the population, are living in slums. The growth of informal settlements around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has largely been as a result of inadequate and non-affordable housing for all classes of the citizenry. The challenge of securing land tenure for the teeming populace, the high cost of building materials, inaccessible mortgage mechanisms for the poor as well as the high rents of urban accommodation has been responsible for many of the city’s suburban slums. This partnership aims to support the development of human settlements around Abuja by transforming slums and unhealthy environments through collaboration.

Implementation methodologies

ISPHS adopted the following methodologies for implementation:1. Community mobilization/consultation2. Advocacy visit to relevant stakeholders3. Coalition building and networking4. Development of tools for data collection5. Training of enumerator6. Data collection to develop an alternative plan to forced evictions and demolitions7. Data analysis8. Documentation9. Stakeholders meeting for sharing of findings10. Publication of report

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

There is adequate arrangement for transfer of capacity and technology by involving slum dwellers actively in all stages of the project. ISPHS is also creating a link between slum dwellers and civil authorities as well as relevant stakeholders, for proper engagement.

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Initiative for the Support and Promotion of Human Shelter (ISPHS) is governed by Board of Directors, its programs are run by the management staff. ISPHS powerfully believes in active participation and involvement of slum dwellers, members of informal settlements, volunteers, and other relevant stakeholders in the planning, design and the implementation of projects.

Partner(s)

* Initiative for the Support and Promotion of Human Shelter (ISPHS) * Federal Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development * Shack and Slum Dwellers Association, Nigeria * Gwagwalada Concern Youth Forum * Lugbe Community Development Association * Institute for Housing and Urban Development * Federation of Urban Poor (FEDUP)
Progress reports
Goal 1
1.2 - By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions
1.4 - By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance
1.5 - By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
Goal 3
Goal 6
6.1 - By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.2 - By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
Goal 11
11.1 - By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums
11.3 - By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries
11.4 - Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage
11.6 - By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management
11.7 - By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities
November 2010
Partner with ENVICONS Team Consultant to develop Lugbe community upgrading plan, an alternative to forced eviction and demolitions.
October 2009
Establishment of a strong community development association in Lugbe, one of the biggest slum in Abuja, Nigeria
October 2014
Gather voices from the slum dwellers in Abuja on how they feel about their environment to Commemorate World Habitat Day
Staff / Technical expertise
The Board and Management of ISPHS are providing technical expertise and building partnership with relevant stakeholders who can also provide support to the project

Basic information
Time-frame: January 2009 - December 2016
Website
Partners
* Initiative for the Support and Promotion of Human Shelter (ISPHS) * Federal Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development * Shack and Slum Dwellers Association, Nigeria * Gwagwalada Concern Youth Forum * Lugbe Community Development Association * Institute for Housing and Urban Development * Federation of Urban Poor (FEDUP)
Countries
Contact information
Barnabas Atiyaye, Executive Director, barnsatiyaye@hotmail.com
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