Thesis Abstract

Abstract
The impact of abandoned projects on management in Nigeria is a critical issue that has far-reaching implications on various sectors of the economy. This research study aims to investigate the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to the problem of abandoned projects in Nigeria. The research will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issue. The study will involve the collection of primary data through surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions with project managers, government officials, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in project implementation. Secondary data will also be gathered from existing literature, reports, and studies on abandoned projects in Nigeria to provide a broader context for the research. Through the analysis of the data collected, the study aims to identify common causes of project abandonment in Nigeria, such as corruption, poor planning, inadequate funding, and lack of accountability. The research will also explore the impact of abandoned projects on management practices, including financial losses, delays in project delivery, damage to reputation, and loss of public trust. Furthermore, the study will examine the consequences of abandoned projects on the economy, society, and the environment in Nigeria. This will involve assessing the implications of wasted resources, missed opportunities for development, and the negative effects on the livelihoods of the people affected by these projects. In addition, the research aims to propose potential solutions and recommendations to address the problem of abandoned projects in Nigeria. This will involve identifying best practices in project management, enhancing transparency and accountability in project implementation, improving stakeholder engagement, and strengthening regulatory frameworks to prevent project abandonment. Overall, this research study seeks to contribute to the existing body of knowledge on abandoned projects in Nigeria and provide insights that can inform policy-making, improve project management practices, and promote sustainable development in the country. By understanding the causes and consequences of project abandonment and identifying effective solutions, this research aims to create positive change and mitigate the negative impact of abandoned projects on management in Nigeria.

Thesis Overview

THE IMPACT ON MANAGEMENT OF ABANDONED PROJECT IN NIGERIA

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.