Development Authority
(AIRBDA)
Development Authority
(AIRBDA)
Development Authority
(AIRBDA)
Development Authority
(AIRBDA)
livelihoods across the basin.
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At Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority (AIRBDA), we take pride in delivering impactful, sustainable solutions that support regional development and community well-being.
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Barr. Noble O. Ojigwe
Mrs. Nwebonyi Priscilla Nkechi
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Frequently Asked Questions
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AIRBDA is one of Nigeria’s 12 River Basin Development Authorities established by the Federal Government to manage and develop water resources for agricultural production, rural development, and environmental sustainability in its jurisdiction.
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AIRBDA covers Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi and Enugu states.
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Development of irrigation systems
Provision of potable water through boreholes and mini water schemes
Promotion of agriculture and food security
Flood and erosion control
Support for rural infrastructure and economic empowerment
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Projects include:
Dam and borehole construction
Irrigation and drainage development
Fish farming and aquaculture projects
Road and culvert construction in rural areas
Afforestation and erosion control works
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Beneficiaries include:
Rural farmers
Local communities
Women and youth groups
Smallholder agricultural cooperatives
State and local governments
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Funding comes from:
The Federal Government’s annual budget
Constituency projects from lawmakers
Special interventions from International Partners or Agencies
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Communities can benefit by:
Submitting formal requests through traditional or local government leaders
Engaging with their National Assembly members
Participating in public sensitization or stakeholder meetings organized by AIRBDA
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The headquarters is located at KM 10, Owerri Aba-Road, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
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Solar-powered boreholes in remote villages
Small-scale irrigation schemes for dry-season farming
Flood mitigation and drainage rehabilitation
Youth-in-agriculture empowerment programs
River channelization and erosion control measures
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AIRBDA contributes by:
Enhancing food production and security
Providing access to clean water
Creating jobs in agriculture
Supporting climate resilience through erosion control and afforestation
Reducing rural-urban migration by improving rural livelihoods