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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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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Housing Ministry Partners World Bank on Urban Resilience, Land Titling, Registration
● Natiion’s vast land assets to become more economically viable, boost states’ revenue – Dangiwa ● To grow rate of titled Land from 10% to 50% in 5 years The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the World Bank Group have resolved to work together towards addressing the 90% of land in Nigeria that...
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The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation declares that Dadin-Kowa Dam is safe and operational.
The Dadin-Kowa Dam in Gombe State is in good condition and is not in danger of losing its functionality, according to the public’s assurances from the Honorable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev. Prof. Utsev addressed recent concerns about the dam’s stability during an inspection visit to the facility today,...
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Prof. Utsev Inspects Ilesha Water Supply Project, Emphasizes Urgent Need to Accelerate Water Supply
As part of his fact-finding and inspection tour of Federal water supply, dam, and irrigation projects in the South West, the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, visited the Ilesha Water Supply Project in Ilesha, Osun State, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The visit aimed to assess the current status...
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FG, World Bank Reaffirm Commitment to Advancing SURWASH and Irrigation Projects
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 (SURWASH) and irrigation projects across Nigeria in partnership with the World Bank. This renewed commitment was underscored during a courtesy visit by World Bank Country Director, Mr. Ndiame Diop, to...