Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Commission Explained

The Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Commission (NIWRC) is the agency established to regulate water resources in Nigeria.^{[1] [2]}

History

Since 2020, there have been several controversies against the passing of the National Water Resources Bill.^[3] Most of the rejection around the bill was based on its requirement for individuals to obtain license before they can access drill water which the populace believed should be free.^[4] Part of the bill states that:

Functions

The functions of NIWRC includes but are not limited to the following:^[5]

• issue water use licenses
• put indiscriminate drilling of boreholes in check
• avoid pollution of ground water sources
• implement and enforce water law
• manage bodies of water

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-08-09 . X-raying issues in contentious water resources bill . 2023-02-21 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
2. Web site: Between Emotion and Economic Value – THISDAYLIVE . 2023-02-21 . www.thisdaylive.com.
3. Web site: Online . Tribune . 2022-12-18 . Water Bill: The unfounded controversy over management of national resources . 2023-02-21 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
4. Web site: Curious Obsession with Water Resources Bill – THISDAYLIVE . 2023-02-21 . www.thisdaylive.com.
5. Web site: Sherifat . Lawal . 2022-08-13 . Water Bill to protect downstream communities — Engr Bashir . 2023-02-21 . Vanguard News . en-GB.