The Federal Government, through the National Water Resources Institute (NWRI) in Kaduna and the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority in Yola, both parastatals of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has inaugurated the 11th National Water Conference under the theme “Water and Society.” The Conference, which holds from October 29 to 31,...
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FLOOD CONTROL:FG TO CONSTRUCT A DAM AT DURA IN BENUE STATE.
The Federal Government is to construct a dam at Dura in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State to control overflow of water from River Katsina Ala The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, gave this indication in Ugbema ,Buruku local government following a team’s visit to assess the latest...
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GORONYO, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING WATER USERS’ ASSOCIATIONS FOR ENHANCED FOOD SECURITY
The Honourable Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has reaffirmed the Nigerian Government’s commitment to strengthening Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) in public irrigation schemes as a critical step towards achieving food security and economic growth. Speaking at the South-South Regional Workshop on the “Establishment and Strengthening of Water Users’...
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Federal Government Commences Nationwide Dam Infrastructure Review to combat Flood Disaster
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a comprehensive review and overhaul of the country’s dam infrastructure, beginning with the Alau Dam in Borno State, which was affected by the flood disaster on September 9, 2024. Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim Dallah, Director of Dams and Reservoir Operations at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation,...
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FG CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS IN HANDWASHING CAMPAIGN.
As Global Handwashing Day approaches, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the National Task Group on Sanitation (NTGS), has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting hand hygiene as a key aspect of public health in Nigeria and ensuring the success of this United Nations campaign. This ongoing advocacy highlights...
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FG Applauds World Bank for Approving Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project in Nigeria
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, on behalf of the Government of Nigeria has commended the World Bank for its significant contributions to Nigeria’s development, particularly in the areas of sustainable infrastructure and water resource management. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun...
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Minister of Steel Development lauds President Tinubu’s CNG initiative as Presidential Program handover CNG vehicles, launches Conversion Incentive Program to transporters in Kogi State
…says Ajaokuta to become one of Nigeria’s CNG hubs The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has lauded the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, as the Presidential CNG Initiative (P-CNGI) launched its pilot Conversion Incentive Program and the handover of CNG buses to transporters in Kogi...
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INTER-MINISTERIAL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR THE EVALUATION OF DAMS HOLDS ITS INAUGURAL MEETING
In a decisive effort to address Nigeria’s recurring flooding issues, the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, chaired the inaugural meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Technical Committee on the Comprehensive Evaluation of Dams in Nigeria today, October 2, 2024, in his office in Abuja. L-R: Representative of the Honourable Minister...
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Water and Sanitation Minister Unveils Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Nigeria’s Food Security
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumum Utsev, has outlined key initiatives to boost food security in Nigeria. Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial Committee’s press briefing for the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary, Prof. Utsev noted the critical role of the water sector in the Federal Government’s agenda. He emphasised that the Ministry...
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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 Ado and Ohimini Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Benue State for achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Represented by Mrs. Elizabeth Ugoh, Director of Water Quality Control and Sanitation at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the Minister made...