EXPLORING THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF IBADAN, NIGERIA

Authors

  • O.E. Morakinyo Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, PMB 4001, Oyo State, Nigeria
  • A.O. Ajiboye Department of Logistics and Transport Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, PMB 65, Niger State, Nigeria
  • T.O. Morenikeji City Visionnaire Initiative for Urban Development, 7, Yerokun Street off Owode-Academy road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
  • R.O. Taiwo Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, PMB 4001, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Artificial Inteligence, Ibadan, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Urban Development

Abstract

Urban planning aims to promote fairness, livability, sustainability, and resilience by addressing social concerns
and finding solutions to community problems as cities evolve. This means that decisions regarding planning must
consider social objectives, governmental directives, and other constraints. These decisions should be debated with
community stakeholders and undergo multiple iteration processes. This is crucial because urban issues such as poor
housing and environmental degradation are complex and often require adaptive and responsive knowledge from
various sources to address them. Since planning is an ongoing activity, stakeholder engagement process in Ibadan
must also be continuous to achieve sustainability goals. Therefore, this study explored how artificial intelligence (AI)
can enhance and sustain stakeholders’ engagement for sustainable urban development in Ibadan. A multi-stage
sampling technique was adopted, initially stratifying participants into a cross-section of 16 stakeholders. Convenient
sampling determined a sample size of 79 respondents across all stakeholder groups. Descriptive statistics were
used to analyse the data. From the findings of this study, it was revealed that AI can ensure inclusive engagement of
stakeholders in Ibadan by facilitating access to all categories of stakeholders. In addition, large volume of baseline
unstructured data can be collected and analysed by AI in real-time. This can be represented through maps and
images which can be visualised by all the stakeholders. To ensure the appropriate AI use in the city, a meticulous
approach to its implementation is important to handle any potential challenges or ethical considerations that may
develop. This study recommends a holistic approach to AI implementation by developing an Ibadan City Management
Policy Framework (IBCMPF), a key part of which will be an Ibadan City AI Strategy to facilitate Ibadan sustainable
urban

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Published

2025-11-20

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 9 (2025): RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY, PLANNING, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT FOR INCLUSIVE URBAN FUTURES IN AFRICA

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