Immediate and Long Term Strategies for the Water Sector 2016-2030
Strategy · Water
Policy date: 2016-01-01
A Strategy outlines immediate and long-term interventions for the water sector to achieve universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2030. It targets federal and state water agencies, local governments, and communities lacking access. This closes gaps through investments and institutional reforms.
Immediate and Long Term Strategies for the Water Sector 2016-2030
What Is This Policy?
A strategic roadmap that outlines both immediate quick-win interventions and long-term investments needed to achieve universal access to safe water supply and adequate sanitation in Nigeria by 2030, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Who Does It Target?
Federal and state water supply agencies Local government water and sanitation departments Development partners investing in water sector Nigerian communities lacking safe water access
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Close the gap in water supply and sanitation coverage by prioritizing investments, reforming institutions, and strengthening capacity across the water sector to meet SDG 6 targets.
Key Features
Quick Wins: Rehabilitation of existing water schemes and borehole programmes for immediate impact Urban Water Supply: Investment in treatment plants, distribution networks, and metering for cities Rural Water Supply: Sustainable community-managed water systems using appropriate technologies Sanitation and Hygiene: Expansion of sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion programmes Sector Financing: Strategies for increasing government budgets and leveraging private sector and donor investment
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active through 2030 Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Federal Ministry of Water Resources Partners: UNICEF, World Bank, AfDB, JICA, development partners
How to Access
The strategy is available through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Contact the Federal Ministry of Water Resources Access through UNICEF Nigeria and World Bank water sector publications
Official Resources
Website: waterresources.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Abuja
Legal Framework
The Immediate and Long Term Strategies for the Water Sector 2016–2030 operate under the National Water Resources Policy 2016, the Water Resources Act, the River Basins Development Authorities Act, and the National Action Plan for WASH. They align with Nigeria's obligations under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6 — Clean Water and Sanitation), the Abuja Declaration on Water Supply and Sanitation, and the African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) Africa Water Vision 2025.