The Nigerian water sector
- From: Vol 3, Issue 3 (March 2002)
- Category: General
- Region: Africa
- Country: Nigeria
Nigeria has a population of 120 million which is expected to double by 2020. The West African country has abundant water resources with surface and underground water reserves estimated at 267 billion m<sup>3</sup> and 57 billion m<sup>3</sup> respectively.
However, despite its plentiful water resources, only 43% of Nigerians have access to safe drinking water.
To ensure a regular supply of potable water, the Nigerian government adopted a water resources master plan in the late 1990s. The plan recommends annual investment of N14.5 billion ($125 million) from 1996 to 2020 with the aim of increasing water supply coverage ...
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