NATIONAL WATER POLICY
Policy · Water
A Policy establishes a comprehensive framework for managing and developing water resources in Nigeria. It targets federal and state water agencies, communities, and all Nigerians to promote integrated water management and access to clean water. This ensures sustainable water supply and addresses environmental challenges.
What Is This Policy?
A comprehensive policy framework for the management, development, and distribution of water resources in Nigeria to ensure sustainable access to clean water for all.
Who Does It Target?
Federal and state water agencies, local governments, water utilities, communities, and all Nigerians.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure sustainable access to safe and adequate water supply, promote efficient water resource management, and address water security challenges.
Key Features
Integrated Water Management: Promotes integrated management of surface and groundwater resources. Access to Clean Water: Targets universal access to safe drinking water. Infrastructure Development: Supports development and rehabilitation of water infrastructure. Environmental Protection: Addresses water pollution and environmental sustainability.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active policy with ongoing implementation. Coverage: Nationwide. Funding: Federal and state budgets, development partner funding.
How to Access
Communities and states benefit through water projects and programmes. State governments develop water supply programmes Communities engage with local water authorities Report water access challenges to relevant agencies
Impact & Metrics
Aims to achieve universal access to safe water across Nigeria.
Official Resources
Website: waterresources.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Abuja
Legal Framework
Operates under the National Water Resources Act 2023, the River Basin Development Authorities Act, the Land Use Act 1978, the Environmental Impact Assessment Act 1992, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act 2007. Draws on the UN Water guidelines on integrated water resources management and the Dublin Principles on Water.