INSTITUTIONAL POLICY, PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN MALETE KWARA STATE NIGERIA 2009-2004
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2026-03-15
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Liberty Academic Publishers, New York, USA
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This study examines the triadic relationship between institutional policy, private enterprise, and
sustainable development within the context of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, from its
inception in 2009 to 2024. Utilizing a historical research methodology supported by oral interviews with
university officials, private developers, and community leaders, the research analyses how the rising
enrolment of student have shifted the university policy and shaped the local housing market. Key
findings reveal that the university’s policy shift toward Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) was a strategic
response to the acute shortage of on-campus bed spaces as student enrolment surged over time. The
study further evaluates the critical role of private enterprises, noting that while developers have filled
the supply gap through diverse models, their adoption of market-driven approach has introduced
challenges such as exorbitant rent rates and uncoordinated urban growth. A significant contribution of
this research is the exploration of core sustainability measures while it highlights the university directive
requiring all affiliated hostels to integrate solar energy systems for lighting and water supply to mitigate
the unreliability of the national grid. Ultimately, the study argues that while private enterprise has been
a catalyst for the physical and economic transformation of Malete, a more robust regulatory framework
and coordinated urban planning are essential to ensure that student housing remains both affordable and
environmentally sustainable.
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