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MAPPING OF INFRASTRUCTURES IN UYO METROPOLIS
Abstract: There is a correlation between the extent of infrastructural development of a nation and her economic growths. Lack of basic infrastructural development programme affect virtually all sectors of the economy and impedes feasible economic empowerment. Infrastructure is the underpinning on which strong national development is built. Therefore, any nation that desires to accomplish any significant economic development must invest more on provision and maintenance of basic infrastructural facilities. Digital image processing was carried out using Land sat ETM image to generate settlement, drainage pattern & road network and to determine the percentage of the settlement distribution & spatial location of road network within AkwaIbom state. The result of the classified image of 2013 Land sat indicates that the built up areas cover for 61,200.00 hectares in total ground area, while cultivation areas cover for 10,800.00 hectares. However, vegetation areas and water bodies cover for 18,000.00 hectares and 64,800.00 hectares respectively while the wetland cover for 21,600.00 hectares as represented. The utilities map produced will provide clearer and more precise information about the spatial distribution of various infrastructures in Akwa ibom state. It is expected that this paper is going to serve as a catalyst that will arouse the interest of the governments at all levels, and the people of the country in infrastructural development.
Keywords: Sustainable Development, Mapping, Infrastructures, Proximities.