Challenges in Meeting the MDGs: The Nigerian Drinking Water Supply and Distribution Sector

Akpor, Oghenerobor B.; Muchie, Mammo

doi:10.3923/jest.2011.480.489

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“…The implication of this on Lagos and its environs is obvious because it is the most populated and highly industrialized state, the frequent occurrences of water shortage and pollution resulting from flooding. Therefore, it is obvious that climate change will impact on water availability and its geographical and seasonal distribution (Halliru and Umar, 2012); this of course inhibits Nigeria's capacity to meet the targeted Millenium Development Goals on water availability (Akpor and Muchie, 2011). Lagos residents are more vulnerable to the projected climate impact with many people living and industries established in coastal areas.…”

Section: Impacts Of Climate Change On Lagos Water Sectormentioning

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Air Pollution and Climate Change in Lagos, Nigeria: Needs for Proactive Approaches to Risk Management and Adaptation

Komolafe

Adegboyega

Anifowose

et al. 2014

American Journal of Environmental Sciences

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The significance of air pollution as one of the contemporary issues and accelerating factors that propel climate change in both developed and developing countries cannot be overemphasized. The problem of air pollution has seemingly become intractable with the incessant failure of both global and local environmental policies purportedly emplaced to address its devastating trend, particularly in growing megacities of the world. The devastating effects of the phenomenon are more pronounced in megacities of developing countries than in developed ones. Lagos, as an industrialized, commercialized and an emerging megacity in Nigeria, has been subjected to several predictions of the negative impacts of changing climatic conditions partly caused by ubiquitous air pollution. Efforts at stemming the tide of the increasing challenges of air pollution worldwide has significantly been thwarted by inadequate funding, hence the need to review the literature on the environmental implications of growing air pollution, its contributions to climate change and its negative impacts on the lives and properties of teeming inhabitants of Lagos. A review like this will provide a synthesis of knowledge and information on mitigative and adaptive measures that can be adopted to minimize the impacts of air pollution on the mega city.This study utilizes consciously selected and current literatures on the subject matter and found that Lagos inhabitants have been vulnerable to virtually all forms of damaging effects of climate change majorly propelled by seemingly uncontrollable air pollution. This implies that the situation requires proactive measures, otherwise, avoidable loss of lives and large scale destruction of properties may be inevitable. The paper therefore advocates involvement of all stakeholders in both mitigation and adaptation measures to climate change through enhancement of indigenous knowledge and creation of awareness among citizens about the need to be conscious of their carbon foot prints.

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Section: Impacts Of Climate Change On Lagos Water Sectormentioning

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Air Pollution and Climate Change in Lagos, Nigeria: Needs for Proactive Approaches to Risk Management and Adaptation

Komolafe

Adegboyega

Anifowose

et al. 2014

American Journal of Environmental Sciences

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“…With the nation's population growing rapidly and along with the demand for water. The population growth and urbanization have emerged as key factors fueling the growth in water demand [32]. In all these, the task of providing water supply for the citizenry has remained daunting for decades in a setting in which existing systems of water supply fail to ensure adequate supply and coverage.…”

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“…In recognizing such deficiency in the literature, many scholars, who identified these problems, not only outlined the risks to ground and surface water in the country, but they reaffirmed the need for continued analyses to boost policy [31]. Based on Nigerian government unmet target of its MDGs agenda in 2015 and the threats posed by a multiplicity of stressors, water resources management has now assumed more relevance than ever in the country [32].…”

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“…The country has for decades, been burdened by the challenges of addressing growing demand for water access and the threats of pollution [28,29]), due to many factors like weak policy, poor coordination among sectorial agencies, rising population and unsustainable practices. While much of the challenges emanate from unrestrained urban expansion leading to demands for portable water, poor maintenance and negligence of water infrastructure, and the resultant decay continue to threaten water quality [28][29][30][31][32]. In recognizing such deficiency in the literature, many scholars, who identified these problems, not only outlined the risks to ground and surface water in the country, but they reaffirmed the need for continued analyses to boost policy [31].…”

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Analyzing Water Management Issues Using GIS: The Case of Nigeria

Merem¹,

Twumasi²,

Wesley³

et al. 2017

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In the past several years, Nigeria continues to experience robust economic development with growth rates surpassing those of her neighbors. Added to all these are pressures from rising population spread across different eco-regions and a growing demand for water use to meet the needs of different segments of the economy. With that have come water stress, limiting access, and degradation compounded by incoherent policy in water management in the country despite vast hydrological endowments. Notwithstanding policy efforts and provisions supporting proper management under various jurisdictions, water access remains a big issue in Nigeria where it is yet to be accorded priority. Seeing the various guidelines designed to safeguard aquatic ecosystems, the regulatory framework has been ineffective in containing the widespread discharge of toxics into surface water environments. The fact that current lapses in water management threaten the environment and public health in Nigeria, no effort has been made to assess the trends from a mix-scale perspective. Without that approach, managers lose sight of locational severity, the tracking of stressors and factors impeding water use. Accordingly, the study analyses water management issues in Nigeria using mix-scale method of GIS and descriptive statistics. Emphasizing the issues, environmental analysis, factors fuelling the problems and ongoing initiatives, results show declines in water quality, widespread degradation, limited access and growing demand. With the issues linked to various elements, GIS assessment reveals a steady dispersion of socio-economic factors as well as diffusion of stressors in some areas. Despite current initiatives, Nigeria's water environment remains under stress with projected deficits. To deal with the issue, this research recommends the need for improved policy, regular monitoring, and the design of data infrastructure, sustainable use and regional cooperation.

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“…Given the importance of quality control in public water supply, it is best that public water agencies should accord it high priority in the discharge of their regular services (Ajayi, et al, 2003;Ajayi (2006), Babatola 1997Ezeigbo 2003;Akpoborie 1999;Goni (2006) ;Hanidu 1990;Akpor and Muchie 2011;Faniran 1983Faniran , 1987Faniran and 1991Ayoade 1975 andGbadamosi 2012). It is their responsibility to ensure that quality control is enhanced in their production activities while the public must equally demand it as far as, service delivery is concerned.…”

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Assessment of Public Perspectives on Quality Control Measures in Public Water Supply in Oyo state, Nigeria

Amori¹,

Odjegba²,

Adekitan³

2015

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

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ABSTRACT:The study determined whether there were differences in public evaluation and perception of quality control measures adopted by a public water agency in Oyo State, Nigeria on the basis of some socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, marital status and socio-economic background. It used a sample of 350 respondents (187 males and 163 females) spread across four local government areas in Oyo State. The major instrument used was a questionnaire while data analysis employed frequency counts and t-test statistics. Result showed that there were no significant differences in public perception of quality control measures adopted by the public water agency on the basis of the aforementioned factors. The result raises some fundamental issues that are connected with the quality of water supplied for public uses. It underscored the need to enhance a high quality in public water supply. The paper further went to proffer solutions on how to sustain safe water supply in Nigerian cities: @ JASEM http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v19i1.2 IntroductionThe concern for regular and uninterrupted public water supply in developing countries has been on the increase in the last four decades. This is in response to the incidents of water scarcity evident in cities and towns in most developing countries especially in Africa, Asia and South America. In ensuring regular public water supply, there is the need to ensure that the water being supplied is safe and potable, that is, it must be of high quality. This brings to fore the issue of quality control in public water supply. This issue is very critical and germane to the task of ensuring steady and regular water supply. Not only must water be available in the right amount to meet the demand, also the water must be of high quality such that it is suitable for public consumption. Where the quality of water supplied is law it has negative consequences for public health and well-being

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Challenges in Meeting the MDGs: The Nigerian Drinking Water Supply and Distribution Sector

Cited by 49 publications

References 4 publications

Air Pollution and Climate Change in Lagos, Nigeria: Needs for Proactive Approaches to Risk Management and Adaptation

Air Pollution and Climate Change in Lagos, Nigeria: Needs for Proactive Approaches to Risk Management and Adaptation

Analyzing Water Management Issues Using GIS: The Case of Nigeria

Assessment of Public Perspectives on Quality Control Measures in Public Water Supply in Oyo state, Nigeria

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