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Socio-demographic determinants of green park utilisation in Uyo Capital City, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2024.204 | Article Number: CDE9BCF71 | Vol.10 (5) - October 2025
Received Date: 25 July 2025 | Accepted Date: 30 September 2025 | Published Date: 30 October 2025
Authors: Koko S. Daniel* , Samuel I. Udofia , Ini A. Akpabio and Opeyemi Olajide
Keywords: Nigeria., sociodemographic, Green Parks, Nature-Based Solution (NBS), park utilisation, visitors, Uyo Capital City
The study investigated the real-time users of the Green Parks within the Uyo Capital City of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, to determine the patronage level of the parks based on users’ socio-demographic variables, including gender, age, marital status, level of education, employment status, and income. The study adopted an ex-post facto research design and a convenience sampling procedure in the selection of 392 respondents who gave their consent and responded to the questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using frequency count, percentages, T-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Demographic characteristics of the sampled population revealed the simple majority were: male (59.2%), 33 – 48 years age grade (48.7%), married (53.3%), employed (66.3%) and earning a monthly income of above N40,000 (56.6%). Among the six socio-demographic variables, age, level of educational attainment, employment and income status showed significant variations (p< 0.05) in the level of utilisation of Green Parks, while gender and marital status showed no significant variation in the level of utilisation of the green infrastructure. Higher levels of education and income influenced the level of utilisation of the Green Parks. The study revealed that socio-demographic characteristics significantly influenced the utilisation of the facilities and the multi-functional spaces provided at the various Green Parks. Effective maintenance and provisions of facilities to attract the lesser-attended demographic group to the Green Parks were recommended.
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