Authors : Abegunde Adebare; Akintunde Adesoji Moronkeji; Igho Fayomi

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 9 - September

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Abstract : This study evaluates water recycling practices and corporate real estate management in Southwestern Nigeria, focusing on organizational profiles and processes to address water scarcity and promote sustainability. Adopting a descriptive quantitative research design, data were collected via structured questionnaires from 15 corporate real estate organizations, achieving a 100% response rate. Findings reveal a private-sector-driven sector, with 86.7% privately owned SMEs employing fewer than 70 staff, concentrated in Ogun, Oyo, and Lagos. Respondents, predominantly male and middle- aged with advanced qualifications, oversee industrial recycling of domestic wastewater. Processes rely on chemical treatments (73.3–80%), with formal strategies and frequent maintenance, but high costs (60–86.7%) and private funding limit scalability. Efficiency perceptions are moderately positive (mean 3.47), though cost-effectiveness for expansion is a concern. The study concludes that while water recycling is viable, economic barriers hinder advanced technology adoption. Recommendations include policy incentives like subsidies, inclusive hiring for gender and age diversity, and cost-effective strategies for SMEs. Future research should explore national comparisons and longitudinal policy impacts to enhance integrated water management, contributing to sustainable development in Nigeria’s corporate real estate sector and addressing regional water challenges.

Keywords : Water Recycling, Corporate Real Estate, Southwestern Nigeria, Organizational Profiles, Sustainability.

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