Category Archives: Press Release

President Bola Tinubu Approves Appointment of New Management Teams for River Basin Authorities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the reconstitution of the top Management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities with the mandate of effectively developing and managing Nigeria’s water resource…

Rehabilitation of the Buruku/Gboko Water Supply Project in Ameladu, Benue State

The event was graced by several key dignitaries. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, led the event, accompanied by:• The Deputy Governor of…

Prof Utsev Commissions Water Facility at NYSC Camp, Abuja.

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, on Saturday commissioned a newly constructed solar powered water facility at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation…

Water And Sanitation Ministry Sensitizes The Public Ahead Of The 2025 World Water Day Celebration

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation turned out in large numbers on Friday, March 21, 2025, to raise awareness for 2025 World Water Day, scheduled to be observed…

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Achieving African Water Vision 2025

Press Release The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the Africa Water Vision 2025. This position was conveyed by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation,…

FG INAUGURATES JOINT COMMITTEE TO REGULATE AND PROMOTE FISH CAGE CULTURE ON NATIONAL WATER BODIES

Press Release The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, has inaugurated a Joint Technical…

FG FLAGS OFF THE RECONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADE OF ALAU DAM, BORNO STATE

PRESS RELEASE The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, today officially flagged off the Reconstruction and Upgrade of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State.…

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Water and Food Security at the 31st National Council on Water Resources and Sanitation.

Press ReleaseThe Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring water and food security in Nigeria, with…

FG, DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS COMMEMORATE 2024 GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAYURGE HEIGHTENED ADVOCACY FOR ENHANCED HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES

PRESS RELEASE FG, DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS COMMEMORATE 2024 GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAYURGE HEIGHTENED ADVOCACY FOR ENHANCED HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and…

NIGERIA, EGYPT SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION IN WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA, EGYPT SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION IN WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Nigeria and the Arab Republic of Egypt today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation…