Authors: Amori, A. A.
Global Journal of Science Frontier Research Agriculture & Biology Volume 12 Issue 5 Version 1.0 April 2012
Abstract
The study examined the extent to which some socio-demographic factors (gender, age, marital status, occupation, family size, socio-economic background and location (study area) determined public perception of water distribution problems in Iju-Ishaga, a suburb of Lagos. It used 240 respondents (128 males and 112 females) spread across the six wards in the town. Data collection involved the use of questionnaires while multiple
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regression was used in data analysis. The results showed that 5.6% of variation in public perception of water distribution problems could be attributed to the effect of the socio-demographic variables. Age, gender, marital status, occupation and socio-economic background were significant contributors to the prediction. The results raises critical issues for the effective distribution of public water in Iju-Ishaga. The paper concluded that public water supply can be better enhanced in Iju-Ishaga if there issues are given utmost consideration by agencies responsible for the provision of potable water.