Developing a Policy Framework for Motor Park Management in Ibadan, Nigeria
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54536/ari.v4i1.7870Keywords:
Divergent Policies, Ibadan Nigeria, Motor Park, Management, Policy FrameworkAbstract
The divergent policies implemented to manage motor parks in Ibadan have been a fundamental factor contributing to proliferation of these facilities. The main objective of this study is to examine the different policies in the management of motor parks, and then propose a policy framework for efficient and sustainable management of the public spaces. The study utilized survey research design, with questionnaire administration for data collection. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select five local governments, from which two motor parks were selected. Questionnaires were administered on Directors of Town Planning and Directors of Works and Transport of the five selected local governments; chairmen of the management teams and the drivers of the ten motor parks. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that the present divergent policies being used to manage the motor parks were grossly inadequate for efficiency and users’ satisfaction of the public spaces. A policy framework, specifying the responsibilities of each tier of government without jeopardizing the constitutional mandate of the local government is proposed to establish, control and efficiently administer the motor parks.
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