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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
PRESS RELEASE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES AND SANITATION FLAG OFF WATER SUPPLY INTERVENTION PROJECTS IN SOKOTO STATE The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has officially launched several…
Press Release FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES AND SANITATION LAUNCHES PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS) DAY The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Richard Pheelangwah, has formally launched…
PRESS RELEASE UTSEV COMMENDS BENUE STATE FOR ACHIEVING OPEN DEFECATION FREE STATUS IN TWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS.The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun, has applauded…
PRESS RELEASE FG COMMEMORATES WORLD RIVERS DAY WITH A CALL FOR RIVERS AND WATERWAYS PROTECTION. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has underscored…
PRESS RELEASE Dadin-Kowa Dam is Secure and Fully Functional, Says Minister of Water Resources and SanitationThe Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has assured…
PRESS RELEASE 12th August, 2024 The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has emphasized that the Ogbese Multi-purpose Dam in Ekiti State, once completed,…
PRESS RELEASE 15th August, 2024 The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Sustainable Rural and Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene…
PRESS RELEASE 13th August, 2024 The Federal Government has called for a stronger collaboration and practical action from world leaders to achieve access to clean and sustainable water and improve…
PRESS RELEASE29th July, 2024 WATER AND SANITATION MINISTER OPENS THE 5Th SESSION OF PARTNERS COORDINATION PLATFORM (PCP) IN ABUJA.The Honourable Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun…
PRESS RELEASE 24th July, 2024 Pheelangwah Assumes Office as the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and SanitationMr. Richard Pheelangwah has assumed duties as the Permanent Secretary of the…
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Umar Ibrahim Mohammed as the new Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). Mr. Mohammed is…
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE *** As VP Shettima inaugurates steering committee *** Demands strategic partnerships, deployment of technology Wary of the rapid spread of Cholera across the country, causing high…
PRESS RELEASE 4thth July, 2024, The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has called upon all 36 States, the Federal Capital Territory, and 774 Local Government Areas…
PRESS RELEASE 18th July, 2024, The Honourable Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo Esq., has asserted that collaboration with EGTA Investment Ltd will bolster food…
PRESS RELEASE 13th June, 2024, The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to collaborate with the Plateau…
PRESS RELEASE 15th May, 2024, In a concerted effort to advance hydropower in the country, laying a foundation for sustainable energy development and economic growth, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the…
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has emphasized the imperative of concerted efforts in combating open defecation across Nigeria, during a courtesy visit…
PRESS RELEASE 28th, February, 2024Federal Government Commissions Odo-Ape Dam Project in Kogi StateThe Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has commissioned the Odo-Ape Dam project…
PRESS RELEASE 26TH FEB, 2024.FG, UNICEF COLLABORATES WITH STATES ON CLIMATE RESILIENT WASH SECTORIn recognition of the urgent need to address the pressing Sustainable Development challenge posed by Climate Change…
PRESS RELEASE15TH FEBRUARY, 2024 UTSEV CALLS FOR MULTISECTORAL COLLABORATION IN THE UTILIZATION OF WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev has…
PRESS RELEASE12th. February, 2024SHINKAFI HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO ADDRESS FOOD SECURITY AND WATER GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA The Permanent Secretary , Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Alhaji Shehu Aliyu…
PRESS RELEASE30th January, 2024Experts and WASH Practitioners Collaborate to Advance Safely Managed Sanitation in NigeriaThe National Workshop on Safely Managed Sanitation, has convened a diverse group of experts and practitioners…
PRESS RELEASE GORONYO COMMITS TO COLLABORATION FOR JABI LAKE CLEANUP The Minister of State for Water, Resources, and Sanitation, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has pledged the commitment of…
Shehu Aliyu Shinkafi has assumed duties as the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. He took over from Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni who has also…
In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Declaration of Emergency on Food Security the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun…
Directors and staff of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation have been commended for their collective effort, dedication, hard work, and commitment to achieving the Ministry’s mission and…
The Federal Government has disclosed its readiness to address the barriers affecting Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The Vice President, Senator. Kashim Shettima GCON, disclosed this on…
PRESS RELEASE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO RESOLVING BOTTLENECKS AFFECTING MSMEs IN NIGERIA. The Federal Government has disclosed its readiness to address the barriers affecting Micro Small and Medium Enterprises…
PRESS RELEASE 21ST AUGUST,2023 FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES AND SANITATION WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation proudly ushered in a new era of leadership…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & SANITATION Press Release 19/08/2023* Water Resources & Sanitation Ministry Embraces Organizational Changes The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation is committed to implementing…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & Sanitation PRESS RELEASE. 9th August 2023 FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & SANITATION TO PARTNER WITH TULSI CHANRAI FOUNDATION TO ADVANCE WASH SERVICES IN…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNFOLDS NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FLOOD MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA The Federal Government has unfolded a National Strategic Plan of Action for…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE FG INAUGURATES SHAGAMU WATER- HEALTH CENTER. The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources has inaugurated a PEWASH Water Supply Project…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE OMU ARAN IRRIGATION PROJECT COMMISSIONED IN KWARA STATE The Omu-Aran Irrigation Project In Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been Commissioned…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES HONOURS OUTGOING MINISTER. The Management and Staff of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, its Agencies, Development Partners…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS DADIN KOWA MULTI-PURPOSE DAM IN GOMBE In line with Federal Government’s thrust on food security and alternative sources of wealth…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE: President Muhammadu Buhari Commissions Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam; Commends Line Ministries and Host Communities on Feat Achieved. President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Kashimbila…
WATER MINISTRY COMMEMORATES 2023 WORLD WATER DAY. The Ministry of Water Resources in collaboration with the Stakeholders in the water sector has commemorated the 2023 World Water Day (WWD) with…
The Hon. Minister of Water Resources Engr Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, FAEng has said that the introduction of schoolWASH Programme For Federal Educational institutions in the country is a deliberate…
FG COMMISSIONS NUMEROUS COMPLETED PROJECTS IN LOWER BENUE RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, FNSE, FAeng on behalf of the Federal Government…
WATER MINISTER SIGNS MOU WITH HEALTH MINISTER ON THE ROLL OUT OF HEALTHWASH PROGRAMME TOWARDS ENDING OPEN DEFECATION. The Hon. Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Sulieman H. Adamu FNSE,…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE OMU ARAN IRRIGATION PROJECT COMMISSIONED IN KWARA STATE The Omu-Aran Irrigation Project In Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been Commissioned…
The three tiers of Government responsible for Potable Water Supply. The Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman H. Adamu, FNSE; FAeng has said that it is the responsibility of the…
The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Water Resources, Mrs Esther Didi Walson -Jack, MCIPM, mni has said that promoting gender equality is now globally accepted as a development strategy for…
Nigeria haven been granted the hosting right by the World Toilet Organization has commenced the 2022 edition of the World Toilet Summit (WTS) with the theme ‘Sanitation Innovations for Economic…
The Federal Government has restated its’ commitment to end Open Defecation in Nigeria by target date of 2025. The Minister of Water Resources Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, FNSE, FAeng quoting…
Nigeria has joined the rest of the World to celebrate the 17th edition of the Annual World Rivers Day with the theme ‘ *the incredible natural, cultural and recreational values…
The improvement and sustainability of good water supply is vital for all human race irrespective of status and geographical location, thus, the operationalization of the National Village Level Operation and…
Another significant milestone have been recorded by Federal Ministry of Water Resources with collaborative efforts to implement the Sanitation and Hygiene Programme under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6.…
The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources under the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project supported by World Bank has handed over twelve additional rehabilitated Irrigation…
The Hon. Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, FAEng has called on the various State Governments to invest more in Water Supply and Sanitation.Engr. Suleiman while briefing…
The Hon. Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, FAEng have said that critical sectors provide challenges and opportunities for all aspects of national growth and development as…
Nigeria’s planned accession to UN Water Convention could help reach a tipping point for cross-border water cooperation, contributing to security, climate adaptation and sustainable development in Lake Chad and Niger…
ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2013 NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES MASTER PLAN AND NIGERIA’S ACCESSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS WATER CONVENTION. OPENING REMARKS BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,…
Represented by Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, FNSE, FAEng, FG COMMISSIONS 33KM HADEIJA- NGURU ROAD,PHASE II LINKING JIGAWA AND YOBE STATES President Muhammadu Buhari has successfully completed and commissioned the 33km…
2022 NIGERIA CIVIL SERVICE WEEK CELEBRATION. PROTOCOL. It is my pleasure to welcome you all as we celebrate this year 2022 Civil Service Week, which is aimed at recognizing…
Apply for ongoing Lake Chad Basin Commission Recruitment 2022. Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) is seeking to recruit for its Headquarters in N’Djamena, Republic of Chad, competent and qualified candidates for the…
Represented by the Permanent Secretary. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman H Adamu, FNSE,FAEng has reiterated the importance of irrigation and food security in the socio economic development…
The Minister, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, FNSE, FAEng has called on the members of Nigeria National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (NINCID) to ensure a paradigm shift…
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has unveiled a “PAD BANK” for female staff of the Ministry. In his remarks during the unveiling on Monday 30th May 2022 in Abuja,…
PROTOCOL It is my pleasure to welcome you to this meeting of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of this important global event- the 2022 World Toilet Summit. In a sense,…
Represented by the Permanent Secretary The nine member Countries in the Niger Basin Authority (Benin, Cameroun, Cote d Voire, Guinea, Burkina-Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Chad) gathered for ‘Niger Basin-Iullemeden…
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources Engr. Suleiman H Adamu FNSE, FAEng. has commended the Nigerian Government and other stakeholders in the WASH sector for their commitments to increased access…
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources Under the leadership of the Honourable Minister Engr. Suleiman. H. Adamu FNSE, FAENg in collaboration with the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA)…
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and the Chairman, Council of Ministers, Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), Engr. Suleiman Adamu FNSE, FAEng. has stated that the time to reinvigorate and…
The importance of strengthening the collaborative and coordinative efforts of line Ministries to ensure improved access of Nigerians to sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene in preventing and mitigating disease outbreaks, and…
The Minister, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu FNSE, FAEng. has inaugurated the Federal Steering Committee for the Sustainable Urban Rural Water Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme on…
Engineer Suleiman Hussein Adamu is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), Member of the American Society of Engineers (MASCE) and also Council Member of both Council of…
Protocol I am pleased to perform the Inauguration of the National Steering Committee of the Programme for Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Niger Basin (PIDACC/NB) Nigeria…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA TO HOST WORLD TOILET SUMMIT IN NOVEMBER 2022. The Founder of the World Toilet Organization, Mr Jack Sim…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES. PRESS RELEASE ENGR. ADAMU EXPRESSES GREATER DETERMINATION TOWARDS MAKING NIGERIA OPEN DEFECATION FREE (ODF) The Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE,…
PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA TO HOST WORLD TOILET SUMMIT IN NOVEMBER 2022. The Founder of the World Toilet Organization, Mr Jack Sim has officially announced the selection of Nigeria to host…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA TO HOST WORLD TOILET SUMMIT IN NOVEMBER 2022. The Founder of the World Toilet Organization, Mr Jack Sim has…
ProtocolOn behalf of the Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, FNSE, FAEng. I am highly honoured, to give a vote of thanks at the Opening Session of…
May I on behalf of the Ministry welcome the Commissioners responsible for managing our water assets in the States, Officials of the Ministry and other delegates to this 28th regular…
PROTOCOL I consider it an honour and privilege to be here today for the 28 th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Water Resources holding here in Abuja, our…
Protocol. The Honorable Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, FAEng has stated that the partial commercialization of the River Basin Development Authorities is a golden opportunity to…
Protocol, As we gather today to do honour to a distinguished Public Servant who has served meritoriously and is bowing out after the statutory time permitted for service, I feel…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES The Founder of the World Toilet Organization, Mr Jack Sim has officially announced the selection of Nigeria to host the year 2022 World Toilet…
Protocol It gives me great pleasure to address you at this very important Validation Workshop to discuss “the Draft NationalWater Source Protection Policy’’, developed by seasoned water resources experts under…
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration will continue to place priority on infrastructure development including those for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene towards ensuring better living condition for…
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THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (FMWR) INVITATION FOR TENDERS AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) TENDER PACKAGE NO. – FMWR/PROC/2021/001 The Federal Government of Nigeria has…
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, FAEng has called on all sub-national Governments to prioritise investment in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services as this…
In line with the commitment of President Buhari’s vision towards diversifying the nation’s economy, ensuring food security and creating significant welfare improvement for our citizens by empowering and bringing one…
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, FAEng yesterday, 8th July, 2021 in Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa State and commissioned and handed over 10 MLD…
Protocol, As we gather today to do honour to a distinguished Public Servant who has served meritoriously and is bowing out after the statutory time permitted for service, I feel…
PROTOCOL I am highly delighted to address you on this very important event of the launching of the “Compendium and Digital Map of Damsin Nigeria”, “Compendium of IrrigationSchemes in Nigeria”…
The President and Commander – in – Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has approved the renewal/ appointment of Nine (9) Managing Directors…
Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates and Participants, Ladies and Gentlemen When the Honourable Minister talked about the Retired Permanent Secretaries, he spoke of three (3) of us who are from the…
The newly deployed Permanent Secretary of Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, mni has emphasized “that this Ministry has a special mandate for the survival of our people…
Good afternoon gentlemen of the press, and thank you for honouring our invitation to this press conference. I am sure you have all been following the controversy that has trailed…
Following the media reports on the purported suspension of the Managing Director of Cross River Basin Development Authority by the Governing Board of the Cross River Basin Development Authority, it…
PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT OF THE INTER-MINISTERIAL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON LAKE CHAD BASIN – CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACTION PLAN (LCB-CRAP) The Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE,…
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