FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY WATER BOARD ESTABLISHMENT ACT 2017

What Is This Policy?

This Act establishes the Federal Capital Territory Water Board as the body responsible for the provision, distribution, and management of potable water within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Who Does It Target?

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Commercial and industrial water consumers in the FCT Real estate developers and institutional users operating within the FCT

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

To guarantee a safe, reliable, and equitably distributed potable water supply to all FCT residents and businesses, regulate water tariffs, and ensure water infrastructure is maintained and expanded in line with the territory's growth.

Key Features

Governing Board: Constitutes a Board to oversee the operational and policy direction of water supply across the FCT Tariff Authority: Grants the Board the power to set, review, and enforce water tariffs for residential, commercial, and industrial users Infrastructure Management: Assigns responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and expansion of water supply infrastructure to the Board Regulatory Powers: Enables the Board to make bye-laws and enforce compliance among all water consumers and service contractors Revenue Framework: Authorises the collection of water charges and connection levies to fund operational costs and capital works

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Operational Coverage: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Beneficiaries to Date: All FCT residents and registered businesses Funding: Water service charges, connection fees, and FCT Administration budgetary allocations

How to Access

FCT residents and businesses may apply for new water connections through the FCT Water Board. Proof of property ownership or valid tenancy agreement Completed water connection application form Payment of applicable connection and inspection fees Application method: FCT Water Board area offices or the FCT Administration headquarters, Abuja

Official Resources

Website: www.fctwb.gov.ng

Legal Framework

The FCT Water Board (Establishment) Act derives constitutional authority from Section 299 of the 1999 Constitution and the Federal Government's exclusive legislative power over the FCT. It operates under the National Water Resources Policy 2016, the National Action Plan on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and the Environmental Impact Assessment Act 1992. The Water Resources Act and the FCT Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan provide the operational framework.