THE SOCIO - ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ZOBE DAM ON IT’S NEIGHBOURING ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

This research work examines the socioeconomic impact of Zobe Dam on its neighboring environment. Specific objectives includes how the construction of the dam has brought about changes in farming techniques, their standard of living and its potential contribution to the overall development of the ar ea. The problem hinges on how the construction of dam has triggered changes in farming techniques in the area. The proposed hypothesis (Ho) that: there is no relationship between Zobe Dam and socioeconomic activities taken place around the dam site, (Hi) that: there is relationship between Zobe Dam and socioeconomic activities taking place around the dam site before and after the Zobe Dam construction in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area, were tested. The result of the hypothesis testing is that; there is a relationship between Zobe Dam and socioeconomic activities around the dam site. Therefore, it was concluded that the socioeconomic activities of people around the study area are strongly influenced by the dam.