(a) List any five member-countries of the Niger Basin Commission. (b) State five objectives of the Niger Basin Commission.

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(a) Five member-countries of the Niger Basin Commission (Niger Basin Authority)

1. Nigeria
2. Niger
3. Benin
4. Cameroon
5. Mali

(Others include Chad, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire.)

(b) Five objectives of the Niger Basin Commission

1. Joint development of the River Niger basin: To promote co-operation among member states in developing the resources of the Niger river basin.
2. Harnessing of water resources: To harness the waters of the river for irrigation, hydro-electric power generation and water supply.
3. Development of navigation and transport: To improve inland navigation and transport along the river to boost trade among member states.
4. Promotion of agriculture and fisheries: To develop agriculture, fishing, forestry and animal husbandry within the basin.
5. Control of the river and environmental protection: To co-ordinate flood and drought control, prevent pollution, and ensure equitable use of the common water resources for the mutual benefit of member states.