Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Nigeria's water infrastructure spans its major river systems, targeting agricultural development, hydropower, and flood control. The following table summarizes key projects, their source rivers, and beneficiary states.
| Project | River | Beneficiary States |
|---|---|---|
| Bakolori Irrigation Scheme | Zamfara River | Zamfara, Sokoto |
| Chad Basin Development Project | Chad River | Borno, Yobe |
| Dadin Kowa Dam Project | Gongola River | Adamawa, Gombe |
| Doma Dam Project | Doma River | Nasarawa, Benue |
| Goronyo Dam Project | Rima River | Sokoto, Kebbi |
| Hadejia Valley Irrigation Project | Hadejia River | Jigawa, Kano |
| Ibrahim Babangida Lake Basin Project | Niger River | Niger, Kebbi, Kwara |
| Imo River Irrigation Project | Imo River | Imo, Abia |
| Kano River Irrigation Project | Kano River | Kano, Jigawa |
| Lower Benue River Basin Development Project | Benue River | Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa |
| Lower Niger Irrigation Project | Niger River | Niger, Kwara, Kebbi |
| Mambilla Plateau Hydroelectric Power Project | Donga River | Taraba, Adamawa |
| New Bussa Hydroelectric Power Project | Niger River | Niger, Kwara |
| Oyan Dam Project | Oyan River | Ogun, Oyo |
| Owena Dam Project | Owena River | Ondo |
| Tiga Dam Project | Kano River | Kano |
| Upper Benue River Basin Development Project | Benue River | Adamawa, Taraba, Benue |
| Zobe Dam Project | Rima River | Katsina, Kebbi |
These projects represent Nigeria's strategy to harness seasonal rainfall and perennial rivers for food security and power—though implementation, maintenance, and equitable benefit distribution remain ongoing challenges.