Open AccessManagement of Infrastructures in Water Sector: A Veritable Tool for Healthcare and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Oluwadare Joshua Oyebode,
A.O. Coker
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1036/1/012008
Subject(s) - sanitation , business , government (linguistics) , private sector , health care , sustainable development , water supply , water resources , environmental planning , public sector , water sector , environmental resource management , economic growth , engineering , economics , political science , environmental engineering , environmental science , ecology , philosophy , linguistics , economy , law , biology
There are a lot of health issues traceable to water sector in most developing nation of the world. Despite water rights and lots of researches in water resources engineering, strategic management of infrastructures still requires urgent and adequate attention for better healthcare delivery and sustainable development in Nigerian water sector. This paper assessed the operations of government, private and agencies involved in the supply and management of water resources. Data were collected through reconnaissance survey, literature review and interview of stakeholders in selected establishments. Challenges of this sector were checked and appraised with special focus on health implications, adequacy of supply, management and maintenance of infrastructures. Current trends within the administration of development comes were checked. Strategic management tools were place in place for effective handling of care, adequate funding, capability building, technological advancement and innovation in water sector. The study concluded that adequate attention should be given to strategic management of water sector to tackle healthcare issues and water challenges for accomplishment of infrastructural development in Nigeria. It was recommended that government; engineers, researchers and all stakeholders should embrace productive activity, viable policies, pollution management, innovative analysis, acceptable funding, technological advancement, manpower development and sanitation of water sector in all ramifications.