Water Wars in Nigeria?
Publisher: Nextier SPD Policy Weekly
Date: 2019
Topics: Conflict Causes, Cooperation, Governance, Renewable Resources
Countries: Nigeria
All politics is local: Policymakers should focus more on local and sub- national water challenges as they easily fuel conflicts 2. Together, we win: Government of Nigeria should subscribe to local, regional, and international institutions that bring together different stakeholders for water governance. Institutionalise cooperation: A supranational institution, like the United Nations, should play a leading role in mediating on transboundary hydro-geopolitical issues before they escalate into full blown violent conflicts.