Copy of the Water Use and License Regulations, 2016
Click to download a copy of the Water Use and License Regulations, 2016
The Regulations were made on the 27th day of January 2016 by Engr. Suleiman H. Adam, FNSE, Minister of Water Resources in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 19 of the Water Resources Act, Cap W2 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 which is amended by the Water Resources (Amendment) Act, 2016.
This Water Resources and Licence Regulations has been amended. It is now the Water Use and Licence Regulations 2020
Click to download a copy of the Water Use and License Regulations, 2016
The objectives of the regulations include but are not exclusive to the following;
a.To protect, conserve, and control water resources for equitable and sustainable social and economic development and to maintain environmental integrity.
b. Ensure allocation and supply and distribution of water resources for all uses to promote equitable, sustainable and sufficient best practices and conduct etc.
The Regulations have been partitioned into 28 sections, 5 parts and 7 Schedules.
Download each of the laws by clicking on the links below.
Click to download a copy of the Water Use and License Regulations, 2016
Click to download a copy of the Water Resources (Amendment) Act, 2016.
Click to download a copy of the Water Resources Act, 1993
Click to download the Water Use and Licence Regulations 2020
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