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VP-SHETTIMA-and-Others
September 22, 2025
by waterres

FAO HAND-IN-HAND INITIATIVE: NIGERIA URGES MEMBER COUNTRIES TO UPSCALE WATER, AGRIC INVESTMENTS IN THE SAHEL REGION

The Federal Government of Nigeria wants member countries to upscale investments in water and agriculture to unlock the economic potential of West Africa and the Sahel region. This call was made by the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sa ...

8th International
September 18, 2025
by waterres

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SDG-6

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), universal access to clean water and sanitation, while strengthening the nation’s water, sanitation, hydropower, and food systems. ...

The Honourable Minister
September 1, 2025
by waterres

WATER AND SANITATION MINISTER RECEIVES UNICEF COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE, PLEDGES CONTINUOUS PARTNERSHIP

The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, today received the new UNICEF Country Representative, Ms. Wafaa Saeed, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. The Minist ...

Alau Dam Inspection by the HM
August 8, 2025
by waterres

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S ALAU DAM PROJECT ON TRACK, SAYS MINISTER UTSEV

The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has reaffirmed that the Federal Government’s reconstruction and upgrade of the Alau Dam is progressing on schedule and will deliver lasting solutions to ...

WhatsApp Image 2025-07-22 at 5.12.05 PM
July 24, 2025
by waterres

WATER AND SANITATION MINISTER BAGS SERVICE DELIVERY AWARD

The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, today received the 2024 Service Delivery Award from the management of Blueprint Newspaper. The award was presented during the newspaper’s Public Le ...

HM OF WATER RESOURCES & SANITATION
July 8, 2025
by waterres

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS NO WATER HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM LAGDO DAM

Press Statement Date: 7th July, 2025 The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation wishes to state that the Cameroonian authorities have not released water from the Lagdo Dam, contrary to the rumours circulating in the media. The H ...

WhatsApp Image 2025-06-04 at 10.26.41 AM
June 4, 2025
by waterres

FG URGES STATES, LGAS, AND COMMUNITIES TO ADHERE STRICTLY TO FLOOD PREPAREDNESS MEASURES – DISMISSES MOKWA FLOOD LINK TO DAM RELEASES

The Federal Government has once again called on State Governments, Local Government Authorities, communities, stakeholders, government agencies, civil society groups, and private sector actors to urgently implement flood preparedness measures and em ...

commission
May 26, 2025
by waterres

FG COMMISSIONS 3,200 MLD GASHUA WATER SUPPLY SCHEME IN YOBE STATE

The Federal Government, in its sustained effort to fulfill its mandate in the water sector, particularly in addressing numerous water supply challenges, has continued to scale up its commitment to providing potable water to all Nigerians. This co ...

Spin
May 26, 2025
by waterres

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES STEERING COMMITTEE FOR SPIN PROJECT TO BOOST IRRIGATION, POWER AND FOOD SECURITY

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially inaugurated the Project Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) Project at a high-level ceremony held today, May 9, 2025, in Abuja. The SPIN Project, backed by ...

HM
May 26, 2025
by waterres

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOSTS STAKEHOLDERS’ SENSITIZATION MEETING IN BENUE STATE TO ADVANCE ‘CLEAN NIGERIA: USE THE TOILET’ CAMPAIGN

In a major step towards improving sanitation and hygiene nationwide, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in collaboration with the Benue State Government has convened a Stakeholders’ S ...

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