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Joseph Utsev

November 21, 2023

FG unveils sanitation marketing strategy to combat open defecation

The strategy was unveiled at an event commemorating 2023 World Toilet Day under the theme ‘Accelerating Change’ on Tuesday in Abuja.

Open defecation
November 16, 2023

Over 100 million Nigerians lack access to toilets, says sanitation minister Utsev

An estimated 3.5 billion people still lack access to safe toilets, of which 419 million practise open defecation.

Open defecation
October 30, 2023

FG partners Norwegian govt. on fish farming, others

This, Mr Utsev said, would strengthen the partnership and create an opportunity for knowledge sharing.

Minister of water resources Joseph Utsev
October 26, 2023

Oyan Dam not responsible for flooding in Ogun, Lagos: FG

The minister visited the Oyan dam and the flooded Isheri area during the tour.

Oyan dam
October 12, 2023

FG says only 4% of Nigerians practice handwashing at critical times

Water resources minister Joseph Utsev commemorated the 2023 Global Handwashing Day, themed: ‘Clean Hands are within our Reach’.

Handwashing
October 11, 2023

FG to partially commercialise 12 river basins: Minister

The minister said the commercialisation of the basins would enable them to generate increased revenues for the federal government.

Minister of water resources Joseph Utsev
October 7, 2023

Minister seeks police cooperation to safeguard farms, facilities nationwide

He also said that the ministry was working toward providing potable water for drinking, sanitation, and irrigation.

Minister of water resources Joseph Utsev
September 12, 2023

UNICEF identifies $9 billion funding gap in Nigeria’s water, sanitation sector

Ms Khan said that for Nigeria to achieve the roadmap for the WASH sector, the funding gaps must be closed.

UNICEF
September 12, 2023

FG to strengthen water regulations: Minister

“We have a long way to go and we are not panicking, we will deliver with the help of God,” he said.

Minister of water resources Joseph Utsev
August 26, 2023

Water resources minister dismisses flooding concerns despite increase in river flow

Minister Joseph Utsev said that reports from inland dams including Kainji, Jebba, and Shiroro showed a consistent flow regime.

Minister of water resources Joseph Utsev