African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

The determinants of squatter development in Southern Aba Region of Nigeria

Ogbonna Chukwuemeka Godswill
  • Ogbonna Chukwuemeka Godswill
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Abia State Polytechnic Aba, Nigeria.
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Okoye Veronica Ugonma
  • Okoye Veronica Ugonma
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Abia State Polytechnic Aba, Nigeria.
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Eleazu Eberechi Ijeoma
  • Eleazu Eberechi Ijeoma
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Abia State Polytechnic Aba, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 16 May 2016
  •  Accepted: 19 August 2016
  •  Published: 30 November 2016

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