Education and Human Development Situation in the Informal Settlements of Phase 1 Federal Capital City, Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assessed the educational status in the dwellers of informal settlements and human development in Phase I in the Federal Capital City, Abuja. Spatial data were generated through Google earth to show the study area. Land area coverage was also got from the Federal Capital Development Agency (FCDA). Thirty (30) participants of a sample frame of five informal settlements sub-grouped into three due to jurisdictional similarities.  Qualitative and quantitative data were collected, coded, transcript and triangulated. Bayesian one-way ANOVA was used to analyse data from groups. Frequency tables mean and standard deviations were also used for descriptive discussions. The study revealed, among others that all the sub-groups had same attitudinal reaction to education and affordability. In addition, over 80% of the urban informal dwellers were not interested in attaining formal education as a means to improve their livelihood or improve resources for decent standard of living. It was therefore, recommended, amongst others, that government and NGOs should assist in equipping adult education and skill acquisition centres in order to promote literacy and appropriate skill acquisition.