Project Abstract

Abandoned projects in Nigeria have become a significant issue with far-reaching impacts on the environment and the management of resources. This study aims to explore the implications of abandoned projects on management practices in Nigeria, particularly within the context of environmental science projects. The research will employ a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and document analysis, to investigate the causes and consequences of project abandonment. By examining case studies of abandoned projects in various regions of Nigeria, the study will identify common themes and patterns that contribute to project failure. One key aspect of the research will be to assess the environmental impact of abandoned projects, including issues such as land degradation, pollution, and loss of biodiversity. By understanding these impacts, stakeholders can develop strategies to mitigate the environmental consequences of project abandonment and promote sustainable development practices. Furthermore, the study will explore the role of project management in addressing and preventing project abandonment. By analyzing the management practices of failed projects, the research will identify areas for improvement and propose recommendations for more effective project planning, implementation, and monitoring. The findings of this research will have important implications for policy-makers, project managers, and other stakeholders involved in project implementation in Nigeria. By highlighting the environmental and management challenges associated with abandoned projects, the study will provide valuable insights to support decision-making and improve project outcomes. Overall, this research will contribute to the existing literature on project management and environmental science in Nigeria by shedding light on the impact of project abandonment. By addressing the root causes of project failure and proposing solutions to mitigate its consequences, the study aims to promote sustainable development practices and enhance the effectiveness of project management in Nigeria.

Project Overview

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

The unceasing abandonment of residential buildings and development projects is so shocking in the developing countries such that Nigerian has remained one of the countries in such difficulty (Ayodele and Alabi, 2011; Kotangora, 1993; Osemenan, 1987). Therefore, the significance that the incessant abandonment of residential buildings and projects would bring several effects on real properties and its values and the economy cannot be overemphasized since some of the abandoned buildings and development projects provide the basic services that should enhance the real properties developed.

Abandoned residential building is a building whose occupant has moved out basically due to poor maintenance and infrastructure, security, dilapidation, natural disaster which has made the building not to be habitable. The abandonment of residential properties and development projects is the act of isolating the building or discontinuing any activities or maintenance works on such development project within a time frame of the contract agreement and with no intention of returning back to the development (Spelman, 1993). Similarly, O’Flaherty (1993) while reflecting on property development projects suggest that it is when an owner or developer is ceasing to provide the required maintenance management to a developed property. abandoned project.However, real property development and maintenance being a capital intensive undertaking should be critically analyzed to ascertain its feasibility and viability before embarking on it. But, on several occasions and as it had been observed, governments, contractors and agencies have abandoned old buildings and development projects mid-way into construction and completion.

The causes and effects of these residential building abandonments are not just peculiar to a particular reason rather cut across several reasons (Ayodele and Alabi, 2011), and as well as creating a total dwindling effects on the values of developed properties located close and within the vicinity. Most of this abandoned residential building usually turned into hideout for criminals. abandoned project

Although, the location of the abandoned property and demand is equally important but accessibility and the availabilities of the infrastructures in the real property location and in the surrounding built environment should be of much more significant determinants in this study context. Values in itself are not intrinsic (Schram, 2012) rather depends on the benefits derivable from that property.

While this remained the case for real properties, it is essential for any real property to have sustained improved values, and this is assumed to be influenced by the availability of the earlier mentioned infrastructures in the real property location. So, if the needed infrastructures are imperious in determining the property values. Benin City is the State Capital of Edo State, Nigeria is characterized with lots of abandoned residential building due to urbanization, poor infrastructures and roads. Residents of Benin City living in erosion prone areas have to pack out of their houses because of flooding and fear of reptiles. Some school buildings have been abandoned due to neglect by successive government which has turned into hideout for criminals and cultists. abandoned project.