An Appraisal of the Institutional Framework for Groundwater Exploitation and Utilisation in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Title: An Appraisal of the Institutional Framework for Groundwater Exploitation and

Utilisation in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Water is a finite resource that is very essential for human existence, agriculture and industry. Without doubt, inadequate quantity and quality of water supply have serious impact on water  resources management and environmental sustainability. In Nigeria the primary responsibilities for water resources development are vested on government agencies including the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, State Water Agencies and non government agencies such as UNICEF.

This paper is aimed at analyzing the groundwater exploitation and utilisation in Akwa Ibom

State, Nigeria. Specifically, the objectives of the paper are designed to :

  1. Appraise the institutional framework for groundwater exploitation and utilisation in the state.
  2. Examine the appropriate strategies which should be directed to achieve truly sustainable supply management system in the area.

 

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Share Water No. 13

30/01/2023

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