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FCT, Abuja – The minister of Water Sources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has been recommended for his distinctive management and dedication to making sure water and meals safety in Nigeria since assuming workplace.
The Centre for Public Advocacy on Governance (CPAG) stated the Ministry has made vital strides in sanitation, water provide, and flood management.
The Centre stated the ministry has showcased a powerful give attention to local weather resilience and sustainable water administration.
As reported by The Nation, Dr. Ifure Tansi Ikpa made this identified in an announcement issued in Abuja on Friday, April 11, 2025.
In accordance with the assertion, the ministry has declared 34 further Native Authorities Areas (LGAs) open defecation-free, bringing the nationwide whole to 136 LGAs in 2024.
Ikpa stated the achievement recorded underneath Utsevâs management is a testomony to the Ministryâs efforts to enhance sanitation throughout the nation.
He added that over 40 water provide tasks have been accomplished throughout rural, small-town, and concrete areas.
The group additional acknowledged that it has improved entry to scrub water for hundreds of Nigerians.
Ikpa stated the ministry has accomplished the Nationwide Water High quality Reference Laboratories in Asaba and Umuahia, enhancing water high quality monitoring and testing.
Talking about entry to scrub water, the group stated:
Equally, NewsWatch.com.ng, a bunch that stands for Open Governance and Transparency, lauded Professor Utsev.
The minister was recommended for his transformative management in Nigeria’s water sector, selling sustainable growth and enhancing livelihoods.
The group additionally known as on state governors to collaborate with the federal authorities in investing in water infrastructure.
In the meantime, NewsWatch.com.ng reported that Engr. Yusuf Majolagbe, the chairman of the Nigerian Establishment of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Lagos state chapter, outlined the highest 5 key priorities Utsev ought to give attention to reaching within the nation.
Majolagbe’s options embody clear water and sanitation, physique waste sludge administration, and environmental datasets.
Prof. Utsev’s portfolio was appointed minister on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in an announcement issued by Ajuri Ngelale.
Supply: NewsWatch.com.ng
