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Article Title:
Environmental Sustainability Dimension of Urban Prosperity in Selected Settlements of Ogun State, Nigeria
by O.O. Agunloye, S. O. Fadare and A. E. Popoola

Abstract:
This study investigated the extent of residents? perception of urban prosperity in selected settlements (Ota and Agbado) in Ogun State, Nigeria using the UN-Habitat (2012 / 2013) prosperity of cities dimensions (Environmental Sustainability). The sample frame consisted of 4,375 households in Ota (Otun) and 3, 312 households in Oke-Aro (Agbado Core), which translates to 7, 687 households? heads. The sample size was 722 households? heads. The method of data analysis used include frequency table, cross tabulation, Likert scale outputs through the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The study revealed that the extent of urban prosperity in terms of environmental sustainability were encased in pollution and emission (3.66 R.P.I.); rate of noise pollution (3.59 R.P.I.); water quality satisfaction (2.48 R.P .I); air quality (2.33 R.P.I.) and sustainable environment (1.62 R.P.I.) respectively. The environmental sustainability in terms of green/recreational facilities revealed that green space availability found 1.86 as the Residents? Perception Index. In conclusion, urban settlements (Otun and Oke-Aro) have tendency of becoming a prosperous urban centres, most especially, if the suggested pragmatic strategies will be implemented.

Keywords: Environment, Sustainability, Urban, Prosperity, Settlements

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