MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS OF RURAL WATER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA(A CASE STUDY OF WATER CORPORATION AWKA)

This research work is aimed at finding the courses of the organization and management problems of rural water supply programme in Nigeria, with a case study of Anambra State Water Corporation Awka. To guide this study thirteen (13) research questions were formulated and tested with percentages. Based on the findings, some major findings include that the Anambra State Water Corporation have adequate materials for implementing their works and services. Consequently, it is found that organization and management problems of rural water supply in Nigeria, had adversely affected the functionality of the rural water supply. Finally, it is found that the aim and objectives of rural water supply programme re not being achieved in Nigeria. Based on the above finding, some major recommendations were made for effective implementations. 1. The management of Water Corporation Awka should pay staff their monthly salaries/wages in order to encourage staff for effective work. 2. Management in assessing the candidate for recruitment should consider the qualification of the qualified once in order to avoid weak staff or incompetent once. 3. The aims of the organization will be achieved if the management participate effectively with the above paints.