%0 Journal Article
%T Optimization of Water Policy, Regulation and Technology for Sustainable Food Production in Nigeria: A Review
%A Okore Okay Okorafor
%A Akachukwu Favour Nwaobi
%A Vincent Nnamdi Ugwah
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 11
%N 6
%P 1-12
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2024
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1111626
%X Globally, over 70% of global water extraction are channeled to agriculture, while in Africa only 7% of agricultural practices use reliable water sources. In Nigeria just 0.8% of arable land is under irrigation, thus promulgating the necessity of water resources optimization despite its relative abundance (estimated at about 224 billion cubic metres) across the nation. This study presents a review on Nigeria¡¯s existing water policies, regulations and technologies, their limitations while also proffering tailored technology-based and policy-based solutions to ensure robust food production. Inaccurate data/information and inadequate framework for water policy implementation remains the major undoing of Nigeria¡¯s water sector which has grossly affected food production thereby making Nigeria a net importer of food. With food demand proposed to double by 2050, proven technology and policy-based solutions were highlighted for robust yield in food and livestock production. Ensuring water quality, use of irrigation/micro-irrigation techniques, ICT in water management, effective soil/water conservation practices and enforcement of water regulations/policies were considered as ways to optimize water resources for improved food production capacity for the actualization of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the nation.
%K Water Policy
%K Optimization
%K Food Production
%K Sustainable Agriculture
%K Technology
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6824296