National Irrigation and Drainage Policy and Strategy
Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Nigeria
Nigeria’s irrigation and drainage policy is designed to reposition the sub sector and open up the investment space for intensified and diversified irrigated agriculture in Nigeria where there is clear comparative advantage. It is designed to accomplish this by addressing eight key ‘problem’ areas concerning the formal, informal, farmer-owned and managed irrigation.
Process Flow
Irrigation & Drainage Department, Ministry of Water Resources ⬤
Water Resources Planning & Technical Support Services Department, Ministry of Water Resources ⬤
Office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources ⬤
Office of the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Water Resources ⬤
Federal Executive Council ⬤
National Irrigation and Drainage Policy and Strategy Current Version
January 2022
Nigeria’s irrigation and drainage policy is designed to reposition the sub sector and open up the investment space for intensified and diversified irrigated agriculture in Nigeria where there is clear comparative advantage. It is designed to accomplish this by addressing eight key ‘problem’ areas concerning the formal, informal, farmer-owned and managed irrigation.
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