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Abstract
Urbanisation is the major cause of urban growth and development. Rural-urban drift, industrialization and commercialization are the social and economic factors that attract people to urban centers. As the city grows and population increase, development will spring up to respond to the need of the growing city. The study aimed at examining the social-economic factors influencing urban development in Ilaro Ogun State. One hundred and twenty (120) copies of questionnaire were administered on the residents of Oke-Ela community Ilaro through purposive sampling technique, Of which senenty two (72) were retrieved and found suitable for the analysis of this study. Data gathered were analyzed using frequency table, percentages and relative important index. The study revealed that stable electricity supply, regulated land use and nearness to commercial and industrial activities were the most important factors influencing urban development in the study area. The study concluded that the rental value and cost of acquisition of properties in Oke Ela does not have much differences in comparism with other community in Ilaro hence has a minute significance in the factors that influence urban development in the study area. The study therefore, recommends that government should ensure implementation of laws and policies guiding the use of land development.
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