Generation of Hydro-electric power [H.E.P]:- Many rivers are dammed in areas of waterfall and rapids for the purpose of generating electricity e.g kainji and shiroro dams.
Agriculture purpose:- Water from rivers, lakes, wells, boreholes e.t.c are used for irrigation purpose especially in areas of low rainfall to aid crop cultivations.
Medium of transportation:- Rivers e.g rivers Benue and Niger, Lakes and oceans provide a useful medium by which people are goods are transported from one place to another.
Domestic use:_ Water from lakes, rain, lakes boreholes are used for cooking, washing, bathing, and drinking.
Industrial use:- Water fro rivers, lakes boreholes are used by textile, brewery and chemical industry for production.
Provision of employment:- Oceans, lakes and, the river also provide people with jobs e.g fishermen, canoe, and shipbuilders.
Recreation/ Tourism:- Water in lakes oceans and river is used by people for sport e.g swimming, diving e.t.c and also for relaxation and tourism e.g Bar beach or Lekki beach
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