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Ministry of Water Resources Law, 2011 (No. 29 of 2011).

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Territorial subdivision
Oyo
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
A Law to provide for the establishment of the Ministry of Water Resources as a corporate sole, for the functions of the Ministry and other matters connected therewith.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Freshwater resources management Freshwater pollution Policy/planning Waterworks Water supply Sewerage Pollution control
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Law provides for the establishment of the Ministry of Water Resources of Oyo State as a body corporate. The Law also defines functions and powers of the Ministry and provides with respect to its administration. The Ministry shall, among other things: control and manage all water resources facilities vested under the provisions of this Law in the Ministry; ensure water supply and sewerage services at reasonable charge and in potable quality and adequate quantity where applicable; establish measures for the prevention and control of floods and pollution of water; monitor sources of toxic pollution in water and offer necessary advice to industrial establishments; prepare a comprehensive water resources management master plan.

Full text
English
Website
www.oyohouseofassembly.org