Urges Shift in Water Management to Tackle Food Security The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON, officially declared open the 6th African Regional Conference of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) today...
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Forests Hold the Key to Our Survival, Not Fear—Prof. Babalola Tells Nigerians
A Professor of Forest Resources Management at the University of Ilorin, Folaranmi Dapo Babalola, has urged Nigerians to do away with ancient misconceptions linking forests to fear and mystery, and instead recognise their crucial role in sustaining life and the environment. Delivering the 277th Inaugural Lecture of the University titled “The Beliefs, Myths, and Facts...
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FG, National Mosque Partner on Ending Open Defecation in Nigeria
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has made a passionate appeal to the leaders of the Abuja National Mosque and other mosques nationwide to support its unwavering commitment and efforts to end open defecation in Nigeria by 2030. The government emphasized that eliminating open defecation will significantly reduce the...
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FG FLAGS OFF THE RECONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADE OF ALAU DAM, BORNO STATE
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. The landmark project underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing water resource infrastructure, ensuring flood control, and fostering economic growth in the region. Performing the ceremony at the...
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FG LAUNCHES THE MAIDEN EDITION OF THE NATIONAL WATER QUALITY CONFERENCE IN ABUJA
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in collaboration with Water Sector Partners, today inaugurated the maiden edition of the National Water Quality Conference in Abuja, underscoring the vital role of safe water in public health, environmental sustainability, and national development. In his keynote address, the Honourable Minister of Water...
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NOA Zonal Director Urges Staff to Champion Government Programmes for National Rebirth
The newly appointed Zonal Director for North Central, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Priscilla Gondo-Aluor, has called on staff of the agency to take ownership of government programmes and policies, stressing that personal conviction is key to persuading Nigerians to embrace national initiatives. Speaking in Ilorin upon resumption of office, Dr. Gondo-Aluor emphasized that NOA...
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Open Defacation: FG, State Governments, and Development Partners Forge Strong Collaboration Towards Ending the Menace in Nigeria.
The Federal and State Governments, in collaboration with Development Partners, have reaffirmed their commitment to expedite action towards ending open defecation thereby accelerating Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in the Country. Speaking at the 3rd National Retreat on ‘Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign’ to accelerate and track progress to end open defecation and...
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Borno: Gov Zulum Presents Staff of Office To New Shehu of Dikwa
*Commissions ICT Centre, Govt Lodge *Say’s Borno, Nigeria have been battling terrorism for past 16 years in NE By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday, presented the newly appointed Shehu of Dikwa, Ibrahim Ibn Umar El-Kanemi, with the staff of office. Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar emerged as the 13th Shehu...
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FG Fully Commited to Water and Food Security, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev reassures Nigerians.
The 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 a strong focus on climate resilience and sustainable water management. Speaking at the 31st Regular Meeting of the National Council on Water Resources and Sanitation (NCWRS)...
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KWGIS Processes 334 Certificates of Occupancy, Highlights Land Reforms in Kwara
The Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS) has announced the successful processing of 334 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os), now ready for collection. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of KWGIS, ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, during the quarterly inter-ministerial press briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications in Ilorin. According to ESV Sulyman,...