Assessment of Social Infrastructure Facilities in Muchalla Town Mubi North for Sustainable Development Plan and Good Governance

Abstract

This study assessed the existing social infrastructure in Muchalla town with the view to improve their functionality and sustainability for socio-economic wellbeing, strategic development plan and good governance in the community. Field survey formed the basis for primary data carried out through site visitation, inventory taking and assessment of facilities, utilities and services. Ten (10) questionnaires were administered in twenty six (26) street blocks stratified for the study encompassing 262 households. The data were presented using statistical and graphical tools such as; maps, graphs, charts and tables. The study discovered that, most of the people needs a lot of socioeconomic engagements to meet up their family responsibilities. Majority of the respondents attended formal education as such an average Muchalla can be adjudged literate or enlightened. The mode of transportation (motorcycle 25.19% and bicycle 23.66%) adopted depicts convenient for their terrain and major occupation (farming) of the people. None functional classrooms and the offices in schools are due to poor maintenance and lack of furniture. Facilities provided in the various schools are not adequate except toilets and sport fields. Inventory of public facilities, utilities and services are generally adequate but need improvement on small scale industries and provision of electricity. Recommended is adherence to the National Infrastructure Plan and best practices, by Local, State and Federal government social infrastructure providers as importance working tool for community plans for the delivery and development of needed social infrastructure.