Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Evaluation of Municipal Infrastructure Asset Systems in Nigeria: A Multilevel Regression Analysis for Yield Improvement

Samson Okogu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Osita Anyaecho, Covenant University, Ota Chinwe Ezemenriwa, Covenant University, Ota
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18907829
Published: January 15, 2010

Abstract

Municipal infrastructure in Nigeria is a critical component of the country's development, yet its asset systems are often poorly managed and underperform. A multilevel regression analysis was employed to assess the impact of various factors at both macro and micro levels on municipal infrastructure performance. The model includes urban population density, investment expenditure, governance structure, and maintenance practices. The model revealed significant differences in asset system yield across different regions, with a positive correlation between investment expenditure and infrastructure efficiency (coefficient = 0.75, p < 0.01). Multilevel regression analysis provides a robust framework for understanding the complex interplay of factors affecting municipal infrastructure performance. Policy recommendations include targeted investments in maintenance practices and governance reforms to enhance yield improvement in Nigerian municipalities. Municipal Infrastructure, Multilevel Regression Analysis, Yield Improvement, Nigeria

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Samson Okogu, Osita Anyaecho, Chinwe Ezemenriwa (2010). Evaluation of Municipal Infrastructure Asset Systems in Nigeria: A Multilevel Regression Analysis for Yield Improvement. African Structural Engineering, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18907829

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NigerianAfricanmultilevelregressionasset managementeconometricspatial

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