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minister of water resources and sanitation

April 16, 2024

FG unveils guideline for community management of water, sanitation facilities

Mr Utsev emphasised the importance of community involvement in managing water and sanitation infrastructure.

Minister of water resources Joseph Utsev
February 27, 2024

FG urges swift action in water sector to tackle climate change

“The signs of climate change are becoming more distinct, and the time for climate action is now,” said Mr Utsev.

CLIMATE CHANGE; Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev
February 16, 2024

FG, Sokoto renew partnership for 50% boost in water access

Mr Goronyo made this pledge when a delegation from the Sokoto-Rima River Basin Development Authority visited him in Abuja.

Minister of water resources
February 7, 2024

Nigeria, Angola partner to enhance water supply, electricity generation

Mr Idris had said the Federal Government would deepen the existing bilateral relations between Angola and Nigeria.

Angolan and Nigerian flags
December 21, 2023

FG inaugurates dry season farming in Benue, targets 500,000 hectares of irrigable land in 2024

The minister assured farmers that the Federal Government was ready to support them.

Minister of water resources 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
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 17, 2023

41% of public water supply contaminated with faeces: Minister

Mr Utsev said the roadmap was an opportunity to change the poor narrative of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) indices in the country.

People drinking from a river
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
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