This study examined the perception of effectiveness of land reclamation strategies and housing delivery in South-South Nigeria. The cross-sectional survey design was adopted in the study. The Taro Yamene formula was applied on the target population to determine the sample size for the study. Accordingly, out of 400 copies of questionnaire administered, 395 copies were returned implying that the data for this study was generated through questionnaire administration. Afforestation was found to be largely ineffective, with only 22% of respondents perceiving improvements in environmental sustainability (WM = 2.0) showing poor implementation and weak enforcement as key obstacles. Similarly, drainage and irrigation systems were deemed ineffective for wetland reclamation which was consistent with findings in literature on inadequate infrastructure and poor maintenance. Arising from the findings, implementation and enforcement of stronger policies to ensure land reclamation benefits both low- and high-income populations, revision of regulatory frameworks to promote equitable access to reclaimed land for housing development as well as giving priority to reclaimed land for investment in road, drainage, and utility infrastructure to make the land more suitable for sustainable housing development, reducing environmental risk and improving quality of life were strongly recommended among others.