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NACHRED is charged with the responsibility of organizing and conducting research and development activities in hydropower technologies and management. In this regard, the Centre is to perform these functions:
- Identify and assess all hydropower resources in the country,
- Serve as a centre for training of high-level manpower in hydropower technology and management,
- Research into environmental problems associated with the development of hydropower stations,
- Serve as a resource centre offering advisory and research facilities for hydropower development,
- Liaise with similar institutions and organizations engaged in similar activities,
- Serve as a centre for equipment development in the hydropower sector,
- Disseminate the results of research and development through public awareness programmes, conferences, publications etc,
- Perform any other functions as may be directed by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
