Assessing the Influence of Abandoned Buildings On Security And Health of Campus Dwellers in Nigerian Universities: A Quest Towards Achievement Of Stainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030)

Abstract

The campus environment remains an important area that should be well managed to enhance students’ academic performance. It is on this premise that the study assessed the influence of abandoned building structures on the teaching and learning environment of Nigerian universities with a focus on security and health. Two objectives and corresponding research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design and employed the use of interviews to elicit information from university staff and students within Makurdi. University campuses in Makurdi, Benue State were sampled to represent the Nigerian universities situation. A convenience sampling technique was used. Result obtained from the analysis were collated and discussed. The study found that the incessant abandonment of buildings has negative influence on security and health of campus dwellers. Based on the findings, the study recommends that Nigerian government should enact policies that would guide towards designing and constructing new university buildings as well as retrofitting abandoned ones on campus which would not only raise the aesthetic but also enhance the security and health of dwellers.