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...
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Flooding:FG Seeks Collective involvement in protection of the Nigerian waters from pollution and flooding.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev on Monday called for collective action to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution and flooding. Utsev made the call during an event to commemorate the 2024 World Rivers Day, with the theme ‘Protect Our Rivers from Pollution’ in Abuja Utsev noted the important roles...
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AT LAST: FG SIGN HISTORIC MoU WITH RUSSIAN CONSORTIUM FOR THE REHABILITATION, COMPLETION AND OPERATION OF AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED AND NATIONAL IRON ORE MINING COMPANY LIMITED*
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu who led a Nigerian delegation to Moscow, Russia from 14th – 21st September, 2024, on a working visit, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the original builders of Ajaokuta Steel Plant Messrs, Tyazhpromexport (TPE) and members of...
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FG Declares Additional 8 Local Government Areas Open Defecation Free
Nigeria’s commitment to becoming Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2030 has received a significant boost with the recent declaration of eight additional Local Government Areas (LGAs) as ODF across the two States of Kano and Kebbi. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, FNICE, announced that the National...
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NGSA ALLAYS FEARS OVER TREMORS IN FCT
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, has allayed fears over earth tremors experienced in the Federal Capital Territory urging residents not to panic. A statement by the Director-General Professor Olusegun Ige disclosed that NGSA monitored the tremors and found them to be low and didn’t pose any threat to the environment The statement reads: “...