Challenges and Strategies of Urban Housing Delive

Housing delivery is fundamental to the development of a sustainable built environment and the concept of housing delivery has received a worldwide – acceptance so that there can be adequate shelter for all in terms of quantity and quality. Housing provision therefore remains a major challenge in developing countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The extent of housing shortage in Lagos is enormous & while the growth of the population in the metropolitan Lagos has assumed geometrical proportion, the provision of urban infrastructure and housing to meet this demand is not at a commensurate level. This paper examines the challenges and strategies of urban housing delivery in Lagos metropolis, factors affecting housing delivery, housing delivery strategies as implemented by both the government (public sector) and private sector over the years. The paper suggested recommendations ad strategies to promote urban housing delivery in Lagos mega city and concluded with appropriate policy suggestions.