#MP2013 Presentation by the Minister of Water Resources

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES
MID-TERM REPORT
ON WATER SECTOR TRANSFORMATION
(2011 – 2013)
By:
Honourable Minister of Water Resources
17th June, 2013.
Presented at:
The 2013 Ministerial Platform
at the
National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja.

OUTLINE
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 INTRODUCTION
 FOCUS OF THE MINISTRY
 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MINISTRY
 MID-TERM REVIEW OF THE WATER SECTOR
(2011 – 2013)
 MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
 CHALLENGES
 CONCLUSION
HYDROLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION
PLATFORM, JEBBA STATION

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES 3
INTRODUCTION
Water is life and critical to human existence. Excess water or insufficient water
not properly managed is devastating to both man and environment. Since the
creation of man, the aggregate volume of water within the hydrosphere has
substantially remained constant in spite of increasing population, which implies
the per capita share is decreasing on a daily basis. Over 70% of the earth’s
surface is covered by water, but only 2.7% of this is freshwater. The world
relies on freshwater for socio-economic development. Over 50% is locked up in
ice caps in the polar regions of the earth; the balance is what is found in form of
rivers, lakes and other fresh water bodies. Over 50% of this freshwater is
controlled by only five (5) countries (viz: China, Brazil, Indonesia, Russia and
Canada).
Water is life

INTRODUCTION (CONT’D)
Countries seek to harness as much as possible the freshwater that circulates
within their boundaries, by constructing dams, reservoirs and other appropriate
infrastructure to utilize water efficiently. The Federal Ministry of Water
Resources is involved in Integrated Water Resources Management for the
optimal use of this resource. The primary aim of the Ministry is therefore to
control as much as possible this water for overall industrial development and
flood management. This is basically to ensure that there is enough water for
the various sectoral needs such as domestic use, agriculture, power
generation, solid mineral and Industrial development, tourism etc.
Water is life

INTRODUCTION (CONT’D)
Nigeria has annual water resources potential of 319 billion cubic metres
consisting of 267 billion cubic metres surface water and 52 billion cubic
metres groundwater. The optimal development of this resource will
protect the nation from drought, flood, erosion and increasing
environmental challenges.
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Surface Water
Ground Water
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Water Source
Water Resources Potential

FOCUS OF THE MINISTRY
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources is responsible for the
formulation of Policy and Legal Framework to enhance integrated
development and management of Water Resources in the areas of:
 Potable Water Supply and Sanitation;
 Dams development and reservoir operation for flood
control, bulk raw water supply, hydropower generation,
irrigation, fisheries development, etc.;
 Construction and operation of Irrigation infrastructure, land
reclamation and drainage; and
 Enhancement of ecosystem balance through regular
monitoring and dissemination of hydrological data
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RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MINISTRY
Prior to the inception of this Administration, water resources
development and management were part of the mandate of the defunct
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources and this led to the
gross neglect of water resources management with far reaching
consequences.
In order to accord priority to water resources development and
management, FMWR was re-established by this Administration.
Following this re-birth an emergency Meeting of the National Council on
Water Resources was held to review critical issues affecting the sector
with a view to developing appropriate strategies for water sector
transformation in the country.
The Ministry has five (5) Technical Departments, four (4) Common
Services Departments, Ten (10) Units, Four (4) Agencies and Twelve
(12) River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs).
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RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES
The River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) were set up as
organs of government for grassroots development in the water sector.
However, due to policy reversals, they were unable to perform optimally
and this led to discontinuation of a number of very laudable people
oriented programmes, stripping them of operational assets through
auctioning, as well as leaving many projects uncompleted for a long
time.
Following the re-establishment of the Federal Ministry of Water
Resources, the RBDAs were re-organized to make them more
responsive towards the development of rural water schemes, national
food security and accelerated grassroots development.
The critical areas of reorganization include:
• The establishment of a Department of River Basin Operations and
Inspectorate (RBO&I) for effective coordination;

• Review of the governance structure
- Creation of four Directorates instead of three as it
was in the past;
- Determination of appropriate manning level leading to the
appointment of Managing Directors and four (4) Executive
Directors drawn from career professionals. This was not the
case in the past;
• Optimal utilization of available land and water resources to support
increased food production through irrigation;
• Adoption of performance measurement mechanisms to ensure the
attainment of key performance indicators (KPIs) by RBDAs.
RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (CONT’D)

• Mobilization of resources through commercialization and private
sector participation; and
• Strengthening partnership with State Governments and other key
stakeholders to facilitate effective synergy in water resources
development and management.
Wheat production Bakolori Project Site, Zamfara
State
Water Regulation Gate in Bakolori Irrigation Project,
Zamfara State.
RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (CONT’D)

MID-TERM REVIEW OF THE WATER SECTOR (2011 – 2013)
Within the period under review, Mr. President directed a nationwide
assessment of all uncompleted Federal Government Infrastructure
projects across the country. The report of the assessment revealed a
sizeable number of such projects in the Water Sector arising from
policy reversals and budgetary constraints.
The Ministry was therefore directed to ensure a systematic completion
of the projects. Consequently, within available budgetary provisions
and special interventions by Mr. President, the Ministry and River Basin
Development Authorities (RBDAs) have made modest achievements in
the implementation, execution and completion of several projects and
programmes across the country in the areas of:
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MID-TERM REVIEW OF THE WATER SECTOR - 2011 – 2013 (CONT’D)
1. Strengthening of Policy and Strategies: Under this Administration, the review of
the National Policy and Strategies on Water Resources and the Sub-sectoral
Policies were undertaken. They include:
 National Water Resources Policy
 National Water Resources Master Plan;
 Water Supply and Sanitation Policy;
 Irrigation and Drainage Policy;
 Dam Operation and Maintenance Policy;
 Water Resources Infrastructure Operation and Maintenance Policy;
 National Water Resources Law;
 Amendment of the River Basin Act;
 Integrated Water Resources Management Policy; and
 Strategies for Alternative Sourcing of Funds for the Water Sector
The processes for the review of some of these policies are still on-going.
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2. Water Supply and Sanitation: Before the inception of this Administration access to
potable water was 58% which is now 65% coverage; while Sanitation has moved
from 32% to 41% under the recent national assessment. Also, within the period
under review, the Ministry has substantially completed the following water
projects amongst other on-going water projects:
• Northern Ishan Water Supply projects in Edo State
• Mangu Water Treatment Plant in Plateau State
• Greater Makurdi Water Supply Scheme in collaboration with Benue State
• Rehabilitation of 1000 dysfunctional hand pumps in 18 states
• Construction of Water Supply Schemes in Federal Institutions namely
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State; Usman Dan Fodio University,
Sokoto; Federal University Wukari, Taraba State; University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, Enugu; and Fed University of Agriculture, Makurdi , Benue State
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• Completion of 545 hand pumps and 885 motorised/solar powered
boreholes across the country
• World Bank Assisted Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation in
Niger, Katsina and Ekiti States.
• EU assisted water supply and sanitation sector reform programme
in Adamawa, Delta, Ekiti, Anambra, Cross River, Jigawa, Kano, Osun
& Yobe states
• JICA assisted Rural Water Supply Programme in Oyo, Kano, Yobe,
Bauchi, Kebbi, Niger, Enugu, Taraba & Ondo states
• Chinese assisted Rural Water Supply Programme in 18 states and
FCT
• World Bank / African Devt Bank assisted Urban Sector Reform
Water projects in Kaduna, Ogun, Enugu, Cross River, Taraba, Lagos
& Osun States
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Water Supply and Sanitation:

The Ministry collaborated with the States in the promotion of sanitation and hygiene
with the support of our development partners namely The World Bank, AfDB, EU,
UNICEF, UK-DFID, Water Aid etc.
• Through the use of Reference Water Quality Laboratories, public water supply is
regularly monitored;
• Total number of water samples collected & analysed during the period is 15,774
across the country and the results are being disseminated to the service
providers;
• Currently, one (1) out of six new laboratories under construction is completed in
Sokoto State while others are at various stages of completion across the country;
• The monitoring of surface and groundwater quality for ecosystem balance;
• Provision of advisory services to communities and state governments;
• Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) programme for attitudinal change was
held across the country with impact on over three hundred (300) communities in
32 States of the Federation.
Water Supply and Sanitation:
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S/N PROJECT TITILE LOCATION COST
POPULATION
SERVED
JOBS
CREATED
1 Makurdi Regional Water Supply Scheme –
(Federal Government Contribution) Benue 3,113,490,000 .00 833,000 250
2 Mangu Regional Water Supply Scheme
(Treatment Plant)
Plateau 1,252,045,000.00 300,000 150
3 Rehabilitation of 1000 dysfunctional hand
pump borehole in 18 states – 3 each from
geopolitical zone
Nationwide 447,879,124.00 250,000 1216
4 Construction of solar motorized schemes in 35
communities Nationwide 61,471,182.12 175,000 210
5 Northern Ishan Regional Water Supply Project
Edo 2,497,256,287.65 150,000 120
6 EU assisted Small Towns Water Supply Projects
(12 schemes completed)
Adamawa,
Delta, Ekiti
929,220,000.00 500,000 128
7 EU Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform
Programme (69 Urban/Small Towns Schemes
Completed and 1698 Rural Water Schemes)
Anambra,
Cross River,
Oshun, Jigawa,
Kano & Yobe
1,744,365,000.00 2,100,000 2,473
WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS READY FOR COMMISSIONING
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3. Dams and Reservoir Construction, Operation and
Maintenance : During the period under review substantial
progress was made in the construction, operation and
maintenance of dams nationwide for water supply, hydro-
power, flood control, irrigation, fisheries development,
tourism and recreation. These include:
 Increase in the volume of stored water in the nation’s
reservoirs by 422 MCM with the completion of nine (9)
dams in different parts of the country;
 Improved use of existing dams for flood control by ensuring
early releases of stored water to create room for inflow
during the rainy season;
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 Assisting in increase in food production through the use of
stored water in dams in irrigation systems;
 Rehabilitation of Goronyo Dam’s Emergency Spillway which
was damaged by flood before this Administration;
 Water Transfer from Gurara Dam to Lower Usuma Dam to
the tune of over 100 MCM to augment water supply in FCT ;
 Raw water supply from Alau Dam to Maiduguri Metropolis,
Goronyo Dam to Sokoto, Oyan Dam to Lagos and Abeokuta,
Ikere Gorge Dam to Iseyin town in Oyo State, Dadin-Kowa
Dam to Gombe, Tiga and Challawa Gorge Dams to Kano
Metropolis, Owiwi Dam to Abeokuta Metropolis; and
 Job creation for about 125,000 persons (skilled and unskilled).
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Dams and Reservoir Construction, Operation and
Maintenance :

S/N Project Title Location Executing
Agencies
/Depart
ment
Year of
comme
ncemen
t
Year of
Compl
etion
Cost (N) KPI/Deliverables Status (%)
Hydropo
wer
Capacity
(MW)
Impoundment
Capacity
(MCM)
Estimated No.
of Jobs to be
created after
completion
1
Construction of
Inyishi Dam Imo Dams 2005 2012 1,237,280,258.58 3 30000 100%
2
Construction of
Ibiono Ibom Dam
Akwa-
Ibom Dams 2009 2012 918,490,650.00 20 20000 100%
3
Construction of
Sulma Dam Katsina Dams 2006 2012 1,153,440,864.11 15 20000 100%
4
Construction of
Mgbowo Dam Enugu Dams 2005 2012 720,000,000.00 20 1500 100%
5
Owena Dam
Treatment Plant Ondo Dams 1998 2012 12,800,000,000.00 130 2000 100%
6
Construction of
Dutsi Dam Katsina Dams 2005
369,930,461.00
25 1500 100%
7
Construction of
MASHI Dam Katsina Dams 2006 2012 518,226,127.00 0.95 3.5 20000 100%
8
Construction of
Amauzari Dam Imo Dams 2005 2012 796,953,970.13 0.25 20 15000 100%
9
Galma Multipurpose
Dam Kaduna Dams 2006 2013 11,773,832,429.57 10 186 15000 100%
DAM PROJECTS READY FOR COMMISSIONING
These Dam projects which commenced between 1998 and 2009 have now been completed by
President Jonathan’s Administration between 2012 and 2013 and ready for commissioning
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Gurara Spillway Discharging Gurara Switch Yard Gurara Intake Structure with
a view of the Reservoir
Goronyo Dam Rehabilitation in Sokoto State
Owiwi Dam project in Ogun State commissioned
by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
An overview of Kashimbila Multi
purpose Dam Project (65%)
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4. Development of Irrigation Infrastructure, Land reclamation and Drainages:
During the period under review, substantial achievements were recorded in the
development of irrigation infrastructure, land reclamation and drainage nationwide.
These include:
• Increase in the size of irrigated land by over 31,000 ha.
• Commencement of 8No pilot land drainage / reclamation projects of about
420ha in the Niger Delta areas
• Job creation for about 75,000 farming families
Centre Pivot Irrigation Facility, Azara-jere Middle Rima Irrigation Project Canal, Sokoto State
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It is obvious that Nigeria cannot continue to depend on rain-fed agriculture alone considering
the rate of its population growth, urbanization and climate change. Irrigation is therefore
critical to the nation’s food production, agro-industrial raw material, employment generation
and poverty alleviation.
5. Enhancement of Food Security:
During the period under review the Ministry
recorded some achievements in its efforts towards
supporting the attainment of national food
security with the newly developed irrigation and
drainage projects with production of:
• 75,802 metric tonnes of rice
• 51,631 metric tonnes of maize
• 2,800 metric tonnes of wheat
• 50,695 metric tonnes of sorghum and
• 177,050 metric tonnes of assorted
vegetables
Maize cropping through center pivot irrigation system
at Azara-jere irrigation project site
100kg Bags of Wheat Harvested in March –April at the
end of the Dry season farming at South Chad Irrigation
Project (SCIP).
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S/N PROJECT TITILE LOCATION COST (₦)
HECTARAGE
READY
JOBS CREATED
1 Owiwi Dam, Water Works &
Irrigation Project Ogun 9,756,000,000.00 190 3,040
2 Bagwai Irrigation Project Kano 1,602,914,675.70 257 4,112
3 Hadejia Valley Irrigation Project
Jigawa 3,327,764,693.36 2,127 34,032
4 Middle Rima Valley Irrigation Project
Sokoto 3,424,878,836.83 700 11,200
Total 18,111,558,206 3,274 52,384
IRRIGATION PROJECTS READY FOR COMMISSIONING
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6. Flood Forecast and control : Water has been
identified as the primary medium through which
climate change will impact people and the
ecosystem. These extreme weather events are
floods and droughts.
The Ministry through the Nigeria Hydrological
Services Agency (NIHSA) continuously provided
records of river discharges along major rivers
(Niger and Benue) and their tributaries for
stream flow monitoring. Also, groundwater
monitoring was carried out at various locations.
The Ministry served on the Presidential
Committee on the 2012 Flood Assessment where
recommendations on control, adaptation and
mitigation were made.
To address the problems of potable water
supply, the Ministry provided solar-powered
boreholes and mini water treatment plants to
camps and some of the affected Communities.
Rehabilitation of Staff Gauges at Lokoja Station
Effect of the flood Disaster on Yola
Irrigation Project site.
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Flood Forecast and control :
A 2-day Colloquium of experts in the fields of Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Engineering,
Water law, Geosciences, Climate Change, Irrigation, Dams and Social Sciences was held in
December 2012 at Abuja, where challenges were identified and strategies for
containment of such hazards in future were discussed.
The network density of hydro-meteorological station nationwide has increased from the
special allocation of ₦603 Million to NIHSA for rehabilitation of flood damaged stations
and the establishment of new ones for effective and efficient stream flow monitoring;
Several Workshops and Sensitization meetings for dissemination of information on
Climate Change for communities downstream of major dams and reservoirs were held.
Capacity building for professionals on reservoir operations and flood forecasting for
optimal management of reservoirs was conducted.
Information dissemination on flood forecast and early warning, and publication of 2013
Flood Outlook was made.
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7. Strengthening of the Water Sector Profile: The present Administration has
improved water profile through the activities of the Ministry in the following
areas:
a. Water Sector Road Map: In order to actualize the developmental
objectives of the water sector under the present Administration, the
Water Sector Roadmap was launched by Mr. President in January, 2011.
The document is designed to provide direction in the sector from 2011-
2025.
b. Engagement of stakeholders: The Ministry is actively engaging with local
and International Development Partners (IDPs) like JICA, EU, World
Bank, AfDB, UNICEF, DFID, Islamic Development Bank, French
Development Agency and Chinese Government. The Ministry has in the
process attracted over 1 billion dollars investment into the Water sector
under the present Administration. The funds are at different stages of
processing for utilization for water supply, sanitation and irrigation.
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Strengthening of the Water Sector Profile:
c. Water Sector Reform and PPP: A Water Sector Reform & Public Private
Partnership (PPP) Unit has been established to enhance corporate
financing of the sector amongst the three tiers of Government as well as
facilitating and attracting private sector and development partners
expertise , investment and participation. Areas of investment
opportunities have been identified to facilitate the effective participation
of both local and foreign investors.
d. Communication strategy: Several Media related and sensitization activities
such as Radio and TV documentaries, engagement with the Print Media,
Publications and direct engagement with local communities hosting Major
water projects were embarked on towards the achievement of these
objectives. Seminar on Effective Communication for Staff within the
Sector were conducted. The Ministry operates a functional website
www.waterresources.gov.ng
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e. Capacity Building: The Ministry through the National Water Resources Institute
(NWRI) has established a mechanism for collaboration with tertiary institutions ,
under the National Water Resources Capacity Building Network (NWRCBnet), to
support networking, collaborative research and training activities in the water
resources Departments in educational institutions. It donated vehicles and ICT
equipments to one University in each geo-political zone of Nigeria to facilitate
Communication with UNESCO and other higher institution of learning. It also
organized the first Junior Water Prize Competition for Secondary Schools and Higher
Institutions Students to prepare Youths for the International Stockholm annual World
Water Week .
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The Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah
Ochekpe, commissioning and handing over vehicle and ICT
equipment to ABU V.C. , Prof. Abdulahi Mustapha .
The Hon. Minister handing over Vehicle and ICT Equipment
to the Deputy V. C. University of Ilorin, Kwara State.

Rivers
Ekiti
Osun
Lagos
Ogun
Oyo
Delta
Bayelsa
Ondo
Edo
Kogi
Niger
Kwara
Kebbi
Kaduna
Sokoto
Zamfara
Adamawa
AbiaImo
Anambra
Enugu
CrossRiver
AkwaIbom
Benue
Ebonyi
Taraba
Plateau
FCT
Nassarawa
Katsina
Kano
Jigawa
GombeBauchi
Yobe
Borno
Kilometres
250200150100500
University
of Ilorin
NWRI, Kaduna,
Leading /Core Partner
ABU, Zaria
FUA,
Abeokuta
University of
Maiduguri
Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, Awka
BENEFITTING UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE SIX-GEOPOLITICAL ZONES
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f. Presidential Water Summit: Mr. President in February, 2013
convened a Presidential Water Summit to raise the level of
political commitments among local and international decision
makers . The major outcomes of the Summit covered the
following areas:
i. It raised national awareness of the multi-level impact of water
and sanitation and climate change on the Nigeria economic
growth;
ii. Platform for dialogue amongst Federal, State and Local
Governments on cooperative funding of the water sector was
established;
iii. The need for increased funding and better targeting of
investment by Development Partners for sustainable impact in
the sector was established; and
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iv The private sector was sensitized on the available
opportunities for investment in the water sector;
v. MOU was signed with the Bank of Industry to support
investment in the development of small scale water
enterprises;
vi. The World Bank is procuring three consultants to assist the
Ministry in implementing the outcomes of the Summit;
vii. The adoption of the Nigeria model by the Africa Ministers
Council on Water (AMCOW); and
viii The Ministry had a review meeting with the State
Commissioners for Water Resources towards strengthening
collaboration on the implementation of the outcomes of
the Summit.
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Below are the pictures of events relating to the strengthening of the water profile:
Strengthening of the Water Sector Profile :
The Perm. Sec. and the management staff in a meeting with
the JICA team on the National Water Resources Master Plan
Honourable Minister, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe, At a Meeting
with South Korean delegates on Bi-lateral issues
Media Engagement Publication
The Hon. Minister, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe, with the Apex College, Ibilo
, Edo State, who designed a project on Preliminary Observations on
the possible effects of global warming on the germination of Cowpea.
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Strengthening of the Water Sector Profile :
Mr. President entering the Summit
hall with other dignitaries.
Dignitaries at the opening ceremonySyndicate group discussion
The Hon. Minister signing an MoU with Bank of Industry
for funding of the water sector
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8. Strengthening of collaboration with States:
The primary responsibility for the provision of municipal and domestic water supply is
not , for the purpose of emphasis, that of the Federal Government but of States and
Local Governments. However, the Federal Government intervention is to increase
access to potable water supply and sanitation in order to meet the MDGs and Vision
20:2020. Therefore, the Ministry strengthened its collaboration with State
Governments to ensure the attainment of water sector related objectives of the
Transformation Agenda.
The Honourable Minister, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe, exchanging
views with the Plateau State Governor , Jonah David Jang on a
Courtesy visit to the Ministry .
The Honourable Minister, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe, exchanging
pleasantries with Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada during a
Courtesy Visit
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During the period under review, the following activities were undertaken
• Joint Inspection and Assessment of 111 water Projects
• Ad-hoc meetings and setting up relevant committees on critical water
issues
• Coordination meetings
• Post Presidential Water Summit meetings
The visit of the Honourable Minister of Water Resources
to Ondo state governor Dr Olusegun Mimiko
The visit of the Honourable Minister of Water Resources
to Edo state governor Com Adams Oshimole
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Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shema, during the flag
off- dry season farming at Jibiya Irrigation Project
The visit of Taraba State Governor , Mr. Danbaba Suntai ,to
the Honourable Minister of Water Resources
Hon. Minister, Dr. S. Usman, National Planning Commission
(NPC) & Gov Peter Obi at the Greater Onitsha water supply
scheme, Anambra State.
Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari and
the Hon. Minister at the flag-off ceremony of 2012/13
Wheat farming season Bakolori Irrigation.
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9. Strengthening of collaboration on Transboundary Water Management : To ensure
equitable sharing and use of water resources of Transboundary Basins in order to reduce
regional conflicts, the Ministry strengthened its collaboration with sub-regional water
organizations such as NBA, AMCOW, NNJCC, LCBC, NCJC etc. Some of the engagements
included:
 Support for Development of Transboundary Water courses
 Inter-Basin Water Transfer from River Ubangi in Central Africa Republic to recharge Lake
Chad. Nigeria contributed $5M USD out of $6.5M required for the feasibility Studies. The
study affirmed that the transfer is technically feasible at an estimated cost of $14.5B.
Already, there is plan to convene an International donor conference to raise this fund;
 In-country sensitization on LCBC day, 22nd May each year;
 Participation in annual statutory meetings of the Council of Ministers of NBA and LCBC.
President Goodluck Jonathan and the Honorable Minister,
Mrs Sarah Ochekpe, at the 14th Summit of LCBC Heads of
State and Government, N’djamena, 29-30 April,2012.
African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW)
Africa Water Week, Cairo, Egypt, May, 2012.
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 Participation in bi-annual Summit of the Heads of State and Governments of the
NBA and LCBC; including High Council of NNJCC and NCJC
 Coordination of NBA/Water Resources Development and Sustainable Ecosystem
Program –Financed by World Bank:- Rehabilitation of Kanji and Jebba Hydro-
Electric Stations in order to improve power generation
 Contribution of 40% of the LCBC Annual Budget for Nigeria’s leadership role
 Contribution of 30% of the NBA annual budget for Nigeria leadership role
 Ratification process of Water Charter for Niger Basin and Lake Chad Basin –An
instrument regulating the use of Water and Water Resources development in the
basins
 Save Lake Chad Donors’ Round Table Conference is being Championed by Nigeria
Participation at the U.N. Water and Sanitation Summit, USA,
April 2012.
The Honourable Minister and the fmr. Permanent Secretary
at the 57th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers, Ndjamena, Chad.
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10. Strengthening of collaboration with the IDPs and other Stakeholders : As part of
measures to improve water supply delivery, the Ministry with the support of
International Development Partners (IDPs) has embarked on Water Sector
Reform Program which is currently being implemented in 12 States (Lagos, Cross
River, Enugu, Kaduna, Ogun, Oyo, Taraba, Osun, Anambra, Kano, Jigawa & Yobe
States).
The objective of the program is to deliver sustainable water supply services to the
citizens through the following:
Rehabilitation/expansion of the water supply infrastructure; and establishment of
the enabling environment for sustainability. With the assistance of Federal
Ministry of Finance and National Planning Commission, the program is being
supported by the following Development Partners :
World Bank -$520 million
African Development Bank -$80 million
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Strengthening of collaboration with the IDPs and other Stakeholders:
French Development Agency - $150 million
European Union - Euro 87 million
(These funds are domiciled with State Governments)
The Ministry is building the capacity on reform, performance measurement and
benchmarking for the 36 states & FCT in the following areas:
 Water Utility Reform with the support of World Bank Institute
 Financial modeling of Water Agencies’ operations
 Performance Assessment and Benchmarking of Water Operations; and
 Championing Water Sector Reform by Policy Makers.
Additional support to the program is being processed with the World Bank, European
Union and Islamic Development Bank for Jigawa, Kano, Gombe, Plateau, Benue,
Anambra, Abia, Ondo & Bayelsa States. Ekiti, Bauchi & Rivers are currently being
prepared while Lagos, Cross River, Ogun, Kaduna, Enugu, Oyo & Taraba are
ongoing.
The program will improve water supply access to more than 30 million Nigerians living
in the project States when completed.
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REVIEW OF 2011 - 2013 CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS
YEAR APPROPRIATION AMOUNT CASH BACKED % CASH
BACKED
2011 62,052,000,885.00
40,948,420,516.00
66
2012 79,336,556,014.00
43,682,016,508.00
55
2013 84,228,166,365.00
9,330,170,563.00
Total 225,616,723,264.00 93,960,607,587.00
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING RECEIVED FOR COMPLETION OF SOME PROJECTS
SN PROJECT TITLE AMOUNT (₦)
NATURAL RESOURCES FUNDS
1 Gurara Water Transfer Lot A: Dam and
Associated Works
17,661,606,659.03
2 Gurara Water Transfer Lot B: Azara-
Jere Irrigation Scheme
18,638,442,483.42
3 Ilesha Dam 3,699,950,856.91
FLOOD INTERVENTION FUNDS
4 Replacement of flood-damaged
Hydrological Stations
603,000,000.00
TOTAL 40,602,999,999.36
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S/NO PROJECT AMOUNT
ECOLOGICAL FUND 2011
1. Kashimbilla Multi-purpose Dam N8,865,000,000.00
ECOLOGICAL FUND 2012
3 Repair Work On Emergency Spill Way –Goronyo
Dam
N3,882,146,985.90
NATURAL RESOURCES FUND 2013
4 Middle Rima Valley Irigation Project N4,298,841,598.86
5 Kashimbilla Multi-purpose Dam N14,515,000,000.00
Total 31,560,988,585.00
ADDITIONAL FUNDING RECEIVED 2011-2013
43

GRASSROOT DEVELOPMENT
The RBDAs are the main organ of the Ministry charged with the
responsibility of constructing infrastructure for water supply, irrigation,
erosion and flood control, access roads to some water project sites at the
grassroot level. These activities have impacted positively on the lives of
Nigerians and the Water Sector Transformation Agenda in the following
areas:
WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES
Between 2011 and 2012, the RBDAs carried out the construction of 11,745
Water Supply Schemes which impacted on over 5 million people and
provided employment for 16,913.
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DAMS AND IRRIGATION
In the areas of dams development the RBDAs undertook the construction of
61 small earth dams some of which have been completed while some are
on-going. Some of the dams are used for fishery development and irrigation
for the production of the following crops: Rice, Maize, Vegetables, Beans,
Sugar Cane, Wheat, Potatoes, Onions, Pepper, Melon, and Legumes.
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Onion farm at Kano River Irrigation Project, Kano State.
Agaie-Lapai Dam Project, Niger State.

ROAD
CONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION
13No. Feeder Roads were constructed to
various Water Resources projects
covering 133km. This served a rural
population of 174,500 and generated 590
employments.
FLOOD / EROSION CONTROL
In the area of Flood/Erosion Control
works, the RBDAs have proved to be
very effective agents of government in
the delivery of service to affected areas.
The Federal Government ( Ecological
Fund Office) through the water sector
implemented Erosion Control Works.
The length of the erosion control works
was 187,643m.
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Rehabilitation of Matar-Fada Jibu Feeder Road, Taraba State.
Erosion Construction Works at Ikom LGA, Cross River State.

REHABILITATION OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
The RBDAs in the period under review, rehabilitated plants and machinery to
clear and construct new water canals to allow free flow of water. This is to
enable irrigation as well as other maintenance activities.
Clearing of Typha grass using rehabilitated equipment at Hadejia-Jama'are RBDA
Equipments at Qua Falls Dam site
47

Mkpara Otop Ekpo Water Project
Completed Borehole Scheme At Amangwu Ohiafia Abia State
Borehole Development at Achi Oji River Enugu State Completed Solar Borehole at Barkin Ladi, Plateau State

Obudu Dam Project, Cross River Goronyo Dam Project, Sokoto
Dadin kowa DamOgee Spillway at Oyan dam

Completed tubewell for minor irrigation scheme in Bauchi State.Rice field at Bakolori Irrigation Project
Wheat Harvesting at South Chad Irrigation Project,
New Marte, Borno State
Hadejia Valley Irrigation Project

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
DAM CONSTRUCTION FOR WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Mr . President Listening to progress report on
the Kashimbila Multi purpose Dam Project (65%)
30 MW Hydropower Generation at the Gurara
Dam (100%)
An overview of Kashimbila Multi purpose Dam Project (65%) The Spillway of the Gurara Dam (100%)
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MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS (CONT’D)
DAM CONSTRUCTION FOR WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Owiwi Dam and Spillway (100%)
completed spillway still basin, sulma dam, katsina state (100%)
Repaired Portion of the Breached Spillway,
Goronyo Dam , Sokoto State (100%)
Breached Portion of the Emergency Spillway
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WATER SUPPLY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Raw water Intake at Nothern Ishan
Treatment Plant at Nothern Ishan
Ground Level Tank at Nothern Ishan Elevated Water Tank at Nothern Ishan
53

Maize Cropping through Center Pivot At Azara-Jere
Irrigation Project
Rice field at Bakolori Irrigation Project
Wheat Harvesting at South Chad Irrigation Project,
New Marte, Borno State
The Hon. Minister of State, Finance with the Minister
of Water resources inspecting the wheat farm of South
Chad Irrigation Project
IRRIGATION FOR FOOD SECURITY
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WATER QUALITY CONTROL AND SANITATION FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Borehole Water sample collection demonstration
for Bacteriological analysis by Minna Laboratory
Sensitization Exercise for Local Government Officers
On Open Defecation Free (ODF) Community
A newly constructed reference laboratory at
Maiduguri. 95% Completed
water sample analysis using flame photometer at
Minna Water Quality Laboratory
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Breached Portion of the Emergency Spillway of
Goronyo Dam in 2011
Status of Repaired Portion of Goronyo Dam in
2013 – Completed
BEFORE AFTER

Status of Galma Dam in 2011 Status of Galma Dam in 2013 – Completed
BEFORE AFTER

Status of Rima Main Canal , Sokoto in 2011 Status of Rima Main Canal , Sokoto in 2013
BEFORE AFTER
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S/N
Performance Indicator 2011 Baseline
2012 planned
Target
2012 (Actual as at
December)
2013
planned Target
1 Increased Access to safe (potable) water
% population with sustainable access to improved
Water sources
Rural = 46%
Urban = 74%
National = (60%)
Rural = 56%
Urban = 76%
National =
(66%)
Rural = 54.58%
Urban = 76%
National =65.29 %
Rural = 59%
Urban = 81%
National =70%
Volume of water impounded in the Dams (BCM) 12.9 13.4 13.8 15
2
Efficient water resources management for Irrigation
Size (Ha) of irrigated land 90,000 141,479 175,000 214,329
Number of farmers with access to irrigated land 236,500 294,958 374,958 400,000
3
Enhanced Water Sanitation
% population with access to improved sanitation
and hygiene
40% 45%
41% 57%
4
Enhanced integrity of fresh water ecosystem
Number of water quality test carried out 5,520 8,570 10,254 11,040
5 Regulation and Administration of Integrated Water Resources Management
Number of meetings of National Council on Water
Resources
0 1 2 1
Number of issues resolved at National Council on
Water Resources
19 29 33 39
Number of meetings of National Task Group on
Sanitation (NTGS)
12 22 16
Number of issues resolved at National Task Group
on Sanitation (NTGS)
25 35 10 45
No of persons trained for water sanitation 689 960 668
Number of M & E Reports produced 1 4 4 4
Number of Policy initiatives implemented 7 15 12 15
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CHALLENGES
The tasks of carrying through the Transformation Agenda in the Water Sector are
quite demanding but the Ministry has over the mid-term period remained resolute to
deliver on its sectoral mandate against all odds. Some of the challenges are
highlighted below:
• Resource constraint: The relatively low budget allocation to the sector over the
years has militated against the realization of set targets. In addition, budget
releases have been inadequate and untimely;
• Budget Implementation Period: Budget implementation period is effectively less
than one year thereby affecting Project execution which utilizes the dry season for
construction;
• Weak Synergy between the Ministry and State/Local Governments;
• Non-payment for bulk water supply by States and FCT to the Ministry;
• Unsustained appropriation for constituency projects.

CHALLENGES (CONT’D)
• Climate Change : Additional cost of rehabilitating damaged infrastructure
after flooding and constructing new systems in drought prone areas;
• Fewer Dams on the Benue river system ; More dams are required on the
Benue river to mitigate the challenge of flooding and prevent losses of lives
and properties;
• Inadequate and obsolete equipment in the RBDAs hindered optimal
performance;
• Security challenges: There are frequent Communal disputes in some Project
Locations impacting negatively on early projects completion;
• Inadequate hydrological monitoring stations for better prediction of
hydrological events.

In conclusion , the present Administration’s Transformation Agenda has facilitated increased
access to water supply from 58% to 65% and sanitation from 32% to 41% through the
completion of nine additional dams, increased hectarage under irrigation by over 31,000
hectares with resultant increase in food production and enhancement of food security.
In all, the water sector has generated job and created wealth for both skilled and unskilled
labour force from the various completed and on-going projects nationwide. We are indebted
to Mr. President for the bold step of re-establishing the Federal Ministry of Water Resources
which has enhanced Nigeria’s capacity to judiciously manage its water resources.
On behalf of myself, the entire staff of the Ministry, its Agencies and Parastatals, I express
our sincere appreciation to Mr. President, His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan,
GCFR, for his exemplary leadership in championing the cause of water resources
development. We pledge our unalloyed commitment to the full realization of the
Transformation Agenda.
CONCLUSION

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