The study was carried out in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area to examine the potential
influence of ward development committees (WDCs) in providing health service support to health services in
rural and semi-rural areas. Data were generated through survey approach using questionnaire instrument. The
study employed multi-stage random sampling technique in the selection of the sample. Ado-Odo/Ota Local
Government Area was purposively selected in the first stage. In the second stage, 12 political wards were
randomly selected out of 16 in the local government area. Out of the 12 randomly selected political wards, 192
respondents were interviewed; out of which 185 of respondents responded positively. A focus group discussion
was conducted to complement quantitative data. Information on the activities and challenges facing WDCs in
the study area were collected in addition to demographic data of the respondents. Data were analyzed using
descriptive statistics. The study found that WDCs engag