Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Commission

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

## History

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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:

> This Bill seeks to establish a Regulatory framework for Trans Boundary Water Resources in Nigeria, provide for the equitable and sustainable development, management, use and conservation of Nigeria’s Inter-State surface Water and Groundwater Resources.

> — National Water Resources Bill, [5]

## Functions

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The functions of NIWRC includes but are not limited to the following:[6]

* 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

## References

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