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Global Journal of Science Frontier Research
Volume 11 Issue 9 Version 1.0 December 2011
Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal
Publisher: Global Journals Inc. (USA)
Online ISSN : 2249-4626 & Print ISSN: 0975-5896
Evaluation of Rural Water Supply Schemes in Selected
Communities in Oke-Ogun Area, Oyo State, Nigeria
By Toyobo A.E.,Tanimowo N.B
Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso,Oyo State, Nigeria
Abstract - The study examine water supply schemes in selected communities in Oke-Ogun area.
Data were collected through primary and secondary sources. A total of 450 structure
questionnaire were administered through systematic random sampling to solid information from
household heads in the area. The study reveals that female respondents were higher than males,
and majority engaged in farming activities with low income. Hand-pump wells and boreholes
were the major water facilities in the area. Majority of the water facilities were in the state of
disrepairs. The study therefore recommended some management strategies in order to improve
the sustainability of water schemes in the study area.
Keywords : Community, Management, Water-scheme, Sustainability.
EvaluationofRuralWaterSupplySchemesinSelectedCommunitiesinOke-OgunArea,OyoState,
Nigeria
Strictly as per the compliance and regulations of :
GJSFR-D Classification: FOR Code: 070106, 070108