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

Press ReleaseBy waterresJune 4, 2025

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…

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

Press ReleaseBy waterresMay 26, 2025

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…

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

Press ReleaseBy waterresMay 26, 2025

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,…

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

Press ReleaseBy waterresMay 26, 2025

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…

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WATER AND SANITATION MINISTER ROLLS OUT TWO YEARS LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE WATER SECTOR

Press ReleaseBy waterresMay 19, 2025

PRESS RELEASEWATER AND SANITATION MINISTER ROLLS OUT TWO YEARS LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE WATER SECTORThe Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has highlighted significant…

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

Press ReleaseBy lanreMarch 31, 2025

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…

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

Press ReleaseBy lanreMarch 31, 2025

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…

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Prof Utsev Commissions Water Facility at NYSC Camp, Abuja.

Press ReleaseBy lanreMarch 24, 2025

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…

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

Press ReleaseBy lanreMarch 24, 2025

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…

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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Achieving African Water Vision 2025

Press ReleaseBy waterresMarch 20, 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,…

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