Effect of Street Lighting Infrastructure in Night-Time Security in Enugu State Metropolis, Enugu Nigeria.

This study examined the effect of street lightinginfrastructure in night-time security in Enugu Metropolis.The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The targetpopulation was 1,150,000. Taro Yamane statisticalsampling formula were used to obtain a sample size of 400.Data were collected using structured questionnairesdesigned on a five-point Likert scale and analyzed usingmean scores, standard deviation, and decision rules whilethe Chi-square test employed to test the hypotheses. Thefindings revealed that the state of street-lightinginfrastructure in Enugu Metropolis significantly differsacross coverage, functionality, and maintenancedimensions, that a significant relationship existed betweenthe presence and quality of street lighting and theprevalence of night-time crimes in Enugu Metropolis andthat street-lighting infrastructure significantly influencedresidents’ perception of safety and their confidence innight-time mobility within Enugu Metropolis. The studyconcluded that street-lighting infrastructure plays acritical role in shaping residents’ safety perceptions andconfidence in night-time mobility within Enugu Metropolis.The study recommended that government and urbanauthorities implement a comprehensive street-lightingpolicy that ensures equitable coverage, functionality, andregular maintenance across Enugu Metropolis. Public-private partnerships should be explored to supportinfrastructure financing, while community-basedmonitoring systems are established to enhanceaccountability, sustainability, and ensure uniform servicedelivery that promotes safety and economic activities.