Economic Analysis of Household Water Consumption in Yola North Lga. Adamawa State –Nigeria

Atiman Kasima Wilson, Dr. O.A Adewusi and Dr. S.H Zummo
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Atiman Kasima Wilson: Dept. of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic, Bali, Nigeria
Dr. O.A Adewusi: Dept. of Economics, Modibbo Adamawa University, Yola, Nigeria
Dr. S.H Zummo: Dept. of Economics, Modibbo Adamawa University, Yola, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2022, vol. 6, issue 3, 523-530

Abstract: This study analysed Household Water Consumption in Bekaji, Yola North LGA of Adamawa State Nigeria from January 2021 to November 2021.The study employed the primary method of data collection where 700 structured questionnaires were administered and 224 were retrieved and analysed. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the source of water in Bekaji and also to evaluate the determinants of water demand in Bekaji. Furthermore, the study found that majority of households in the study area depends on Small Scale Private water vendors for domestic use and inability of public water system to supply adequate water. The study also, found determinants like household size, education, and income of household head to be positively significant in household water consumption. The study recommended full privatization of the water sector in Adamawa State and increase in budgetary allocation for public water agencies.

Date: 2022
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