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.
