Ngene, Ben U. and Nwafor, C. O. and Bamigboye, Gideon and Ogbiye, S. A. and Ogundare, J. O. and Akpan, V. E. (2021) Assessment of water resources development and exploitation in Nigeria: A review of integrated water resources management approach. Heliyon, 7.
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This research aims to review the current state and limitations of water resources management in Nigeria and explore how adopting an integrated approach to water management can strengthen socio-economic development. As the support for integrated water resources management (IWRM) grows, it is necessary to explore how feasible it is in the Nigerian context especially with many Nigerian states facing water stress even with the country's substantial resources. This paper reviews literature related to the implementation of IWRM around the world with particular reference to developing countries in Africa and draws parallels between their experience and the possibilities that exist for IWRM in Nigeria. Progress on adopting IWRM in Nigeria is discussed and the pitfalls to implementing IWRM in practice are identified. Among the hindrances to effective water resources management in the country is the lack of good water governance, which has affected the quality of water legislation and institutions.This paper concludes that the slow progress of IWRM implementation in Nigeria is the result of an unclear framework for implementing IWRM in the country. This paper recommends an iterative approach to implementing IWRM that allows for adaptation and is tailored to solve specific water problems in Nigeria.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Integrated water resources management (IWRM) IWRM implementation Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Nigeria Water stress River basin |
| Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Jun 2021 11:45 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Jun 2021 11:45 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/14534 |
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