The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the World Bank to accelerate access to safe water and enhance food security across Nigeria.
This assurance was given by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, during a meeting with a World Bank delegation at his office in Abuja.
Prof. Utsev stated that the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda prioritises improved access to safe water, expansion of irrigated agriculture, and job creation for Nigeria’s growing population. He emphasised that deeper cooperation with the World Bank would play a critical role in achieving these objectives.
According to the Minister, enhanced collaboration will help fast-track the implementation of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project, alongside other high-impact initiatives supported by the World Bank.
He also assured the delegation of the Ministry’s active participation in the forthcoming Africa Water Forum scheduled to take place this month in N’Djamena, Chad. The event, he noted, would provide an opportunity for Nigeria to showcase ongoing reforms aimed at expanding access to safe and sustainable water, particularly in underserved communities, while also highlighting investment opportunities within the country’s water sector.
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Earlier, the World Bank Task Team Leader for the SPIN Project, Zack Zieglhifer, alongside Co-Task Team Leader, Engr. Chinedu Umolu, said their visit was to confirm Nigeria’s participation in the Africa Water Forum.
They explained that the forum, being hosted by West African countries in collaboration with the World Bank and other development partners, would feature high-level discussions aimed at promoting dialogue, influencing policy decisions, and driving actionable commitments, particularly in the area of innovative financing for water security across Africa.
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