1. ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ATAKUNMOSA WEST LGA OF OSUN STATE
Background of the study
Since the implementation of the 1976 local government reform, the concept of local government administration in Nigeria has gained considerable interest both domestically and globally. The local government level, according...
2. TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY AMONG RURAL WATERLEAF FARMERS IN UYO AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The majority of people have the misconception that farming is an activity that takes place nearly entirely on rural land (Kaufman and Bailkey, 2002 and Etim et al., 2005). Despite the fact that agriculture is predominately based in rural are...
3. AN ASSESSMENT OF RURAL WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES AND ITS MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT IN THE BUILSA DISTRICT, GHANA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The availability of clean and sufficient water supplies for household and industrial use has frequently been used as a yardstick for assessing the level of socioeconomic development and health condition of human populations. For...
5. An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Water Supply Policies in Providing Clean Water in Maradi Local Government, Niger State
Background of the Study
Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people around the world continue to lack access to this essential resource. In Nigeria, the provision of clean water has remained a significant challenge, parti...
6. The impact of local government contributions to rural water supply in Birnin Kebbi South Local Government Area, Kebbi State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental human right and a key determinant of public health and well-being. In many rural areas of Nigeria, the provision of adequate water supply rem...
7. The impact of deforestation on rural water sources in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State
Background of the Study
Deforestation, the large-scale removal of trees, has been a significant environmental issue in Nigeria, particularly in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, where rural communities heavily depend on forest resources. Deforestation leads to the destruction...
8. Development of an IoT-Based Smart Urban Water Supply Monitoring System in Lokoja LGA, Kogi State
Background of the study:
Urban water supply systems in rapidly growing regions like Lokoja LGA face persistent challenges such as water losses, contamination, and irregular supply due to aging infrastructure and inefficient management. Traditional monitoring methods are of...
9. Implementation of IoT‐Based Smart Borehole Water Level Monitoring for Rural Schools in Zaria LGA, Kaduna State
Background of the study:
Water scarcity is a pervasive issue in many rural areas, and rural schools in Zaria LGA, Kaduna State, often rely on boreholes as a primary source of water. However, inconsistent water levels and inefficient manual monitoring can lead to interrupti...
10. An Investigation of How Drought Affects Rural Water Supply and Public Health in Zamfara State
Background of the Study
Drought, as an extreme climate event, poses significant challenges for rural communities by disrupting water supply and jeopardizing public health. In Zamfara State, recurrent drought conditions have led to prolonged periods of wat...
11. An examination of access to potable water in urban settlements: A study of Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State
Background of the Study
Access to potable water is a fundamental necessity for public health and urban sustainability (Onyema, 2023). In Umuahia North, rapid urbanization and population growth have strained existing water supply systems, resulting in inconsistent access t...
