Factors influencing homeownership amongst civil servants in Ibadan metropolis

This study examines factors influencing homeownership amongst civil servants in Ibadan metropolis Oyo State Nigeria. For this purpose it identifies the socio-economic characteristics of civil servants in Ibadan investigates their housing preferences and identifies and examines factors affecting homeownership amongst them. This happens with a view to promote homeownership. The study uses self-administered questionnaires to obtain relevant data. A total number of 113 participants were used. This was generated by taking 15% of the staff capacity of each of the reviewed ministries in the Oyo State government secretariat Ibadan Oyo State. Out of this number 95 valid participants were retrieved and used for the analysis indicating a response rate of 84.07%. Data were analysed with the use of frequencies percentages and weighted mean analysis.