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The Greater Makurdi Water Works and Water Distribution Challenges in Makurdi Metropolis

Access to safe and reliable water remains a major challenge in many rapidly urbanizing cities in sub-Saharan Africa despite substantial investments in water infrastructure. This study examines the Greater Makurdi Water Works Project and the persistent challenges of water distribution in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria. Drawing on archival records, oral interviews with key stakeholders in the water sector, field observations, and relevant secondary literature, the study investigates the historical evolution of public water supply and evaluates why water scarcity continues despite the c…