MANDATE OF THE CENTRE

The Centre is charged with the responsibility of organising and conducting research and development in hydropower management and technologies. In this regard the Centre shall perform the following functions:

• identify and assess all hydropower resources in the country
• serve as a Centre for training of high level manpower in hydropower technology
• research into environmental problems associated with the development of hydropower stations
• serve as a resource Centre offering advisory and research facilities for hydropower development
• cooperate with similar institutions and organisations engaged in similar activities
• serve as a Centre for equipment development in the hydropower sector
• disseminate the results of R&D through public awareness programmes such conferences, publications, etc.
• perform any other functions as may be directed by the Federal Government.