An Approach to Lifecycle Design and SustainableManagement of Nigerian Water Infrastructure
2016
Water is one of the essentialities of life and meeting water needs is
one of the cardinal millennium development goals. However, many developing
countries like Nigeria are struggling with the provision of adequate potable water
for the inhabitants. This paper presents results of the study on possible solutions
to potable water supply in Sango-Ota area of South-Western Nigeria.
Causes of consumable water supply problems in the region were first examined
through literature review and site visits to some water supply facilities in Sango-
Ota. The framework for lifecycle design and sustainable management of water
infrastructure reported in this paper was developed to address the main problems.
The framework incorporated information gathered from the literature survey,
note taken on the site visits to some water supply facilities in Sango-Ota,
and interviews conducted with water stakeholders. The result of the study revealed
a need for inclusiveness of all stakeholders and capacity building of the
local technician for effective management of the system. A project is in the
works for the demonstration of the framework and for its necessary upgrade.
The sustainability principles based methodology is expected to facilitate systematic
innovation in the design and management of water infrastructure in Nigeria.
This would in turn result in adequate water supply services for the citizens.
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