Abstract
This project on the role of estate surveyors and valuers in the development of property a
case study of Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area Anambra state is
bringing to focus the role this professionals can play in the course of the
topic in question in our everyday endeavours for utilization and management of
our resources base on these efficient and best use of these resources for self
reliance and economic welfare. It is amazing to note that many people in
different sectors of our economy mainly in rural development up till this
twenty one (21st) century, do not know whom a valuer is nor his role
in the course of rural development. It is quite clear to note also that may
people who are aware of their existence regarded them (the estate surveyors and
valuers) as mere ent collectors. This impression should be corrected and the
role of men of the noble profession, must be sought for their expert knowledge
utilized for the overhandling of our nations rural developments, plan and
policies. Today it is quite unfortunate that Nigeria which was once one of the
richest third world country as an earlier said has fallen from grace to grass
after her glorious days of the ever said oil-boom of the seventies, it has now
become a debtor nation, this non consultation of the various professional
bodies in management and use of our natural and man made resources especially
land and other related real estate in different fields of our rural development
has posed a lot of estate management and social problems today. The aim of
putting up my write up is to put into light what this discipline “Estate
Management” is saying about and their role in both rural and urban development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
page
Approval
page
Dedication
Abstract
Table
of content
CHAPTER
ONE
1.0
Introduction
1.1 background of the study area (Ekwulobia)
CHAPTER
TWO
2.0
Who is a valver
/ Estate developer
2.1 An estate developer
2.2 Functions of a surveyor and valuer
2.3 role of a valuer in the development of
properties
CHAPTER
THREE
3.0
Characteristics
of a rural area and urban area
3.1 Nature of the development of properties
3.2 constraints to effective development
3.3 agents responsible for the development of
properties
CHAPTER
FOUR
4.0
Nature of the
development of properties in Ekwulobia
4.1 Agents
4.2 Problems
encountered in the development of properties in Ekwulobia
4.3 The present role of estate surveyors in
Ekwulobia
CHAPTER
FIVE
5.0
Recommendations
and conclusion
5.1 Recommendations
for effective development of properties in Ekwulobia and other areas
5.2 Conclusion
References
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Estate management as a discipline and a noble
profession especially in a developing country like Nigeria is progressively becoming
significant. Governments, groups, corporate bodies and even private concerns
action have taken a new dimension in the modern world as a result of rising economic
trend especially in this period of global economic recession.
Now
the services of the experts and professionals abounding our labour force are being
sought for, and their advice being utilized. A critical look and study of the
various hand use problems.
(LAND USE ACT) of 1978 in this country reveals that
experts and professionals in the field of estate management and other related
professions were not consulted for proper advice by the policy makers and
implementations before making decisions. Today it is quite unfortunate that Nigeria
which was once one of the richest third world country as an earlier said has
fallen from grace to grass after her glorious days of the ever said oil-boom of
the seventies. The nation has now become a debtor nation.
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY AREA (EKWULOBIA)
This is an urban area made up of nine sub-urban
villages, namely: Umuchiana, Agba, Ula, Okpo, Eziagulu, Nkono, Abogwune,
Ihuokpala and Umunchi.
It is located 25.778km from Awka, 44km from Onitsha
(East) and 15.3kilometer east from Aka-Okwa which shows that the town is
located at the center surrounded by various sub-urban towns like
Agulu-ezechukwu, Isuofia, Ikenga, from North side of Oko, Nnanka,. Then viewing
from the South is Ezinifite and Mkpologwu. Ekwulobia, since its creation, it
has been experiencing a laudable development all around as regards to
infrastructural development such as construction and rehabilitation of new and
dilapidated roads, Ekwulobia-Isuofia-Nnobi road, (Ekwulobia-Uga, Agulu-Awka
road) etc, the provision of pipe born water and establishment of more.
Ekwulobia the largest city in Aguata, is expanding rapidly to a population of
aout five hundred thousand (5000,000) people exclusing non indigene. The land
mark area covers about one hundred square meter above main sea level, the land
slopes gently towards east into rally of Iyiagu, Okpalayanwu and Ofalu streams
which runs down from great height causing great erosion. The people were mainly
villagers and predominantly farmers.
Ekwulobia is the local government headquarters of
Aguata local government area. The very few infrastructural facilities in
existence, were the few primary and secondary schools, general hospital,
situated with few private ones, the commercial centre area, old Eke market and
New Eke market which functions every four days, Hotels, banks, like Access
bank, first bank, Zenith bank FCMB etc all revolves round the park (round
about).
Following the rapid population growth and Emigration
rate exluded by advancement in Economic activities recently at Ekwulobia and
its environs and neighbourhood, the town has being elevated into an urban
status which now calls for government’s attention in infrastructural
development. The advancement in economic activities such as re-structuring of
parks and re-development of high risk lock-up shops, more banks, filling
stations, adequacy of electric power facilities, installation of Nitell pole as
been done in some other urban areas like Enugu, Nnewi, Onitsha etc. the ever
increasing population growth of students of federal polytechnic Oko when results
to increasing demand for more residential accommodations tends to increase the
value of real properties at Ekwulobia.
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