Economic, environmental and social considerations are playing increasing role in agricultural
production. Urban vegetable production is a major source of livelihood for farmers in Lagos state.
Growing competition between agriculture and urban areas for water supply has increased
pressure for this resource. The study therefore investigated the social engagement and water
management practices among vegetable farmers in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos state.
Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. Multi stage sampling procedure
was used to select 120 vegetable farmers interviewed for the study. Focus Group Discuss (FGD)
was used to elicit information on social engagement used for water management practices.
Majority of the respondents were male (73.3%), married (59.2%), of 30-39
(38.3%) and had formal education (45.8%). A significant correlation existed between farmers'
knowledge of social engagement and water management practices (r = 0.553; p< 0.05).
Discussants affirmed that communal deep well; group irrigation water arrangement, water
reservoirs and flood control were products of the social engagement process used for water
management. A number of technologies that guarantee safety and quality of the water which
satisfies the expectations of the food industry and consumers are needful. Also, on-farm practices
should ensure that water management is done under sustainable economic, social and
environmental conditions.