The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Hungary in the area of water resources management.
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, disclosed this when the Hungarian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Loránd Endreffy, alongside the Economic Counsellor of the Embassy of Hungary, Ms. Judit Beres, paid him a courtesy visit in his Abuja office on Thursday.
According to a press statement signed by Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan, Director of Information and Public Relations, the Minister stressed the need for proper coordination and documentation to ensure a seamless collaboration.
He directed that all necessary documents be prepared to facilitate the timely signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Utsev further assured that all Managing Directors of Water Resources and Sanitation Agencies, as well as relevant Directors of the Ministry, will actively participate in the Nigerian–Hungarian Water Forum scheduled to hold on 4 November 2025 in Abuja.
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Earlier in his remarks, Ambassador Endreffy announced that the Forum would bring together key stakeholders from Nigeria’s water sector and Hungarian companies with expertise in water engineering and treatment technologies. The event will feature presentations on Nigeria’s water challenges while showcasing innovative Hungarian solutions through case studies and technical sessions.
Key themes of the forum include water security and capacity building, flood risk management, river training, rural water supply, and climate resilience. Highlights will include a technical presentation on the Niger River Training and Flood Control Scheme, the signing of a new MoU between the National Water Resources Institute (Kaduna) and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and the possible renewal of the existing Nigeria–Hungary MoU on water management.
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