Universal design compliance in selected cultural centres in South-west and South-South Nigeria
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Cultural centres are important public institutions that support cultural preservation, education, recreation, and civic participation; however, their compliance with Universal Design (UD) principles in Nigeria remains underexplored. This study evaluated the level of UD compliance in three state-owned cultural centres in South-West and South-South Nigeria—the John Randle Centre for Yoruba History and Culture (Lagos State), the Ibadan Cultural Centre (Oyo State), and the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre (Edo State)—with reference to the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018. A qualitative case study approach was adopted, and data were collected through structured on-site observations conducted between December 2024 and February 2025. A nine-component evaluation framework derived from the Act and established UD literature was applied, with each component assessed using a three-tier implementation scale and a Universal Design Compliance Index (UDCI) calculated for comparative analysis. The findings revealed notable disparities in compliance, with the John Randle Centre achieving the highest UDCI score of 83.3%, followed by the Ibadan Cultural Centre (50.0%) and the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre (38.9%). Car parking, wayfinding and signage, and tactile surfaces were the most consistently neglected accessibility components. The study identifies a significant gap between statutory accessibility requirements and existing cultural infrastructure, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement mechanisms, improved professional training, and clearer technical standards to promote more inclusive public environments in Nigeria.
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