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About LNRBDA
Brief History of LNRBDA.
The Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources was re-established in January, 1994 along with eleven other River Basin Development Authority to embark on, among other functions. The development of both surface and underground water resources potentials of the nation for multipurpose use but with particular emphasis on the development of irrigated agriculture.
The Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority has had a chequered history of merger and demerger since it was originally established in 1976 by Decree No. 25 under the name Niger River Basin Development Authority with it’s headquarters in Ilorin. In 1984, the Authority was split into two, namely, the Upper Niger River Basin and Rural Development Authority and Rural Development Authority, with the headquarters in Minna, Niger State and Ilorin, Kwara State respectively.
In 1987, the Two autonomous among Authorities were again merged into one and was reverted to it’soriginal name at Niger River Basin and Rural development Authority but with the headquarters moved to Minna , Niger State.
However in 1994, the Authority was once again reverted to the 1987 status as each Authority was granted autonomous with headquarters in Minna and Ilorin respectively.
To ensure effective and efficient implementation of the Nation’s Water Resources Development Policies, through optimal exploitation, conservation and overall development of the nation’s abundant surface and underground water resources potentials, with a view to improving the quality of life of every Nigerian particularly those within Lower Basin of the River Niger.
To serve as a viable and veritable implementing Agency of Government in the effective utilization of all the water resources potentials with the Lower Basin of the River Niger with a view to improving the quality of lives of the people in the areas through development of irrigation agronomy, bilk and potable water supply and other water shed management project.
To ensure prompt efficient and effective service delivery to our end users. -To remain responsive to the demands and aspirations of the beneficiaries of our services. -To ensure quality service in all aspect of our endeavour and interaction with our clients. -To uphold firm principles of transparency, accountability and reliable service delivery. -To abhore all external and internal impediments inimical to effective and efficient service delivery.