The National Water Resources Institute, a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources was established in 1979 under Decree No. 3 of March 2nd, 1985, currently referred to as National Water Resources Institute Act, cap No. 83, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. The institute being a capacity development and research organization is mandated to carry out training and retraining of water engineers, technologists and technicians in the water resources sector. Also, as part of its mandates, the institute is charged with the responsibilities of providing training for various sector stakeholders on short courses and formulate programme of work in the water resources field in the country.
To be the foremost Institution for Capacity Development for Sustainable Water Resources Management in Nigeria and internationally
The Institute is committed to the practical training of sector stakeholders to develop their capacities and equip them with skills for implementing Integrated Water Resources Management.
In pursuance of excellence, Institute seeks to provide leadership and focus in the conduct of applied research; acquisition, analysis, storage and dissemination of water resources data and information in Nigeria.
The National Water Resources Institute offers admissions into different fields of study. Interested candidates are required to view the requirements for their preferred course before applying