Assessment Urban Infrastructure and Users’ Satisfaction in the Core Areas of Akure, Nigeria

This study assesses the condition of urban infrastructure and the level of users’ satisfaction in the traditional core of Akure, Nigeria, with the aim of informing strategies for sustainable infrastructure development and improved resident welfare. Data were collected from 420 residents across six core neighborhoods. The findings reveal that most infrastructure such as water supply, drainage, waste management, and roads are in poor condition and do not meet the basic needs of residents. A significant proportion of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with these infrastructure, particularly water supply and drainage. Despite these challenges, residents have developed informal coping strategies such as digging wells, using generators, and managing waste privately. Statistical analyses confirmed a strong relationship between infrastructure quality and user satisfaction. The study concludes that improving infrastructure in Akure’s core areas requires participatory planning, institutional coordination, and publicprivate partnerships, especially for critical amenities like water and sanitation.