Close Menu
PARADIGM NEWS
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Home
    • Privacy Policy
    Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Telegram
    PARADIGM NEWS
    • Home
    • Features

      I’ll dress elegantly for a week, lady vows as Kano women storm markets

      March 29, 2025

      Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s Legacy of Progress and Excellence

      December 25, 2024

      The rise and fall of Faruk Lawan: A lesson in power and intrigues

      December 17, 2024

      Will The Axing of Zakirai Make Education Great In Kano

      December 17, 2024

      Harmattan Brings Boom to Tea, Noodle, Bean Cake Sellers in Kano

      December 15, 2024
    • News
      1. Local
      2. National
      3. International
      4. View All

      Help Educate Public, Verify Reports Before Publication – FRSC To Journalists

      July 3, 2025

      One Confirmed Dead, Woman Rescued Alive in Kano Well Accidents

      June 30, 2025

      Philanthropist Donates 600 Bags of Maize To Insurgency Victims

      June 27, 2025

      Kazaure NDLEA Holds Road Show to Combat Drug Abuse Illicit, Trafficking

      June 26, 2025

      Guild of Editors Suspends Member Over Breach of Confidentiality

      July 5, 2025

      SGOF Reiterates Need for Mapping in National Security Strategy

      July 5, 2025

      FMACTCE Inaugurates Committee to Position Creative Industries

      July 3, 2025

      NAPTIP, NARTO Unveil Strategic Collaboration to Disrupt Trafficking

      July 2, 2025

      Tinubu Joins World Leaders at 2025 BRICS Summit in Brazil

      July 5, 2025

      Nigeria Signs Historic Manpower Partnership with Saint Lucia

      July 3, 2025

      Brussels: Nigeria’s Digital Blueprint Takes Global Stage at IGF

      June 27, 2025

      Nigeria, S/Arabia Sign Agreement to Tackle Smuggling, Boost Trade

      June 27, 2025

      11 New Special Advisers Appointed by Governor Yusuf in Kano

      July 6, 2025

      Kano HoS Honoured with AFSA Humanitarian Award

      July 6, 2025

      KDSG Launches Free Bus Service for Civil Servants, Students

      July 6, 2025

      VON, Tanzania Strengthen Ties Through Swahili Broadcast Initiative

      July 5, 2025
    • Politics

      Gauta Club Gets 14 New Patrons as Waiya Champions Inclusive Politics

      July 5, 2025

      Kano APC Coalition Submits letter to Natl Ag. Chairman, Demands Dissolution Of State Leadership

      July 2, 2025

      “Kwankwaso Remains Our Focus” – Jigawa NNPP Leader

      June 28, 2025

      Breaking: APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje Resigns

      June 27, 2025

      Rivers: Tinubu Brokers Peace in Closed-Door Abuja Meeting

      June 27, 2025
    • Conflict

      Kadpoly Retiree faults Committee, Demolition Of Property

      March 27, 2025

      President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State

      March 18, 2025

      El-Rufai Defends Najaatu Muhammad Against Ribadus Denials

      February 5, 2025

      Tinubu’s Corruption Saga: Najaatu-Ribadu Feud Takes Center Stage

      February 5, 2025

      Kano Inaugurates Committee to Investigate Rimin Zakara Dispute

      February 3, 2025
    • More
      • Analysis
      • Business
      • Crime
      • Cultural events
      • Economy
      • Education
      • Editorial
      • Entertainment
      • Environment
      • Fashion
      • Health
      • Lifestyle
      • Personality profile
      • Science
      • Sports
      • Technology
    • Hausa

      SKY Ya Sauka Daga Shugabancin Uban Gammayyar ’Yan Kasuwa A Kano

      July 6, 2025

      Muna Maraba da Adawar Siyasa Mai Tsafta – Waiya

      July 4, 2025

      Minista Ya Kaddamar da Sabon Dakin Jira a Filin Jirgin Sokoto

      July 4, 2025

      Kotu Ta Umarci Majalisar Dattawa Ta Dawo da Sanata Natasha

      July 4, 2025

      Sekure Ya Tallafa wa Sabbin Jami’an Kashe Gobara da N480,000

      July 3, 2025
    Subscribe
    PARADIGM NEWS
    Environment

    FG Vows to Achieve Sustainable Water Security and Sanitation

    EditorBy EditorMarch 19, 2025Updated:March 19, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp
    FB IMG 1742378463351

    The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the Africa Water Vision 2025.

    This position was conveyed by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, who urged West African nations to intensify efforts toward realizing this vision during the West African Sub-Regional Ministerial Committee Consultation Meeting held on March 18, 2025, in Abuja.

    SURWASH Organizes Retreat On Water, Sanitation in Rural, Urban

    Ad 4

    West African leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector have gathered in Nigeria for the West African Sub-Regional Ministerial Committee Meeting and Consultation on the Formulation of the Post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy.

    Organized by the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Nigeria, the meeting aims to set a clear and strategic path toward sustainable water security and sanitation in the region.

    Delivering his address at the meeting, the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening water security, improving sanitation, and addressing climate change impacts.

    Ad 3

    He emphasized the need for enhanced regional cooperation and innovative financing mechanisms to achieve sustainable water and sanitation solutions.

    Improved Collaboration : Key to Effective WASH Service Delivery -UNICEF

    Prof. Utsev highlighted findings from the 2024 Water and Sanitation Sector Monitoring and Reporting (WASSMO) Report, which revealed limited sector investment, with heavy reliance on Official Development Assistance (ODA); Insufficient service delivery, with 800 million people across Africa lacking access to safely managed sanitation and 400 million without safe drinking water.

    He noted that only 20% of Africa’s hydropower potential has been developed, 10% of irrigation capacity is utilized, falling short of the 30% target for 2025 as well as Climate change threats, as Africa’s population is projected to exceed 2.5 billion by 2050, with global temperature rise expected to exacerbate water-related disasters.

    While noting Nigeria’s commitment to water security and sanitation, the Minister underscored the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation’s efforts in launching several landmark initiatives, including the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme, in partnership with the World Bank; The Partnership for Expanded Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (PEWASH) Programme, aimed at improving water access in rural communities; the Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign, focused on ending open defecation and the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project, designed to enhance water storage and maximize socio-economic benefits.

    Prof. Utsev further stated that the ongoing consultations in Abuja will contribute to the 3rd African Implementation and Partnership Conference (PANAFCON-3), scheduled to take place in Zambia from May 27–29, 2025.

    He called on all stakeholders to seize this opportunity to influence the Post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy, ensuring it reflects the needs, challenges, and aspirations of the West African region.

    Speaking at the event, AMCOW Executive Secretary, Dr. Rashid Mbaziira, emphasized the importance of developing a modernized and climate-resilient water management framework that aligns with the aspirations of West African communities.

    He stressed the need for stronger collaboration among government bodies, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to drive sustainable water security and sanitation solutions across the region.

    He further underscored that water security is essential for economic growth, public health, and resilience against climate change, calling for increased investment and innovation in the water sector.

    Also addressing participants, Emily Kilongi, representing the African Development Bank (AfDB), described the workshop as a landmark moment in the journey toward water security and sustainable sanitation for all Africans.

    She highlighted the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which envisions a continent where water resources are efficiently managed for economic growth, and reaffirmed AfDB’s commitment to supporting the realization of the Post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy.

    In his remarks, the Chair of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Nigeria, and Director of Water Supply in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Mr. Segun Mukaila Babarinde, emphasized the importance of collaboration among governments, development partners, and technical experts to craft a policy framework that aligns with regional and continental priorities, particularly the African Union Agenda 2063.

    Goodwill messages were delivered by representatives of ECOWAS, Dr. Abah, and Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy (SEBE), Dr. Jihane El Gaouzi.

    The meeting continues until March 20, 2025, with technical deliberations, policy discussions, and strategic recommendations aimed at shaping the future of water and sanitation in Africa.

    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram WhatsApp

    Related Posts

    FG Distributes Life Jackets to Boost Waterway Safety in Taraba

    June 28, 2025

    CSDevNet Train Smallholder Farmers, SMEs on Climate literacy

    June 17, 2025

    NEMA Sensitizes Residents, Drivers on Dangers of Fuel Explosions

    June 11, 2025

    IOM Mobilizes Aid as Deadly Floods Strike Niger State

    June 11, 2025
    Add A Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Editors Picks

    SKY Ya Sauka Daga Shugabancin Uban Gammayyar ’Yan Kasuwa A Kano

    July 6, 2025

    11 New Special Advisers Appointed by Governor Yusuf in Kano

    July 6, 2025

    Kano HoS Honoured with AFSA Humanitarian Award

    July 6, 2025

    KDSG Launches Free Bus Service for Civil Servants, Students

    July 6, 2025
    Hajaj Albait 2
    © 2025 PARADIGM NEWS
    • Home
    • Privacy Policy

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.