Nigeria Launches Urban Sanitation Diagnostic Report

On July 7, 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other stakeholders, launched the Nigeria Urban Sanitation Sector Diagnostic Report in Abuja. This initiative aims to strengthen partnerships and unlock private sector investment to accelerate reforms in urban sanitation and expand access to safe water across Nigeria.

Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, emphasized the report as a strategic roadmap for transforming Nigeria's urban sanitation sector during a critical period of intensified government efforts to improve sanitation services. The report aims to mobilize public and private investments to bridge the sanitation infrastructure gap.

Mr. Orison Amu from AfDB reaffirmed the bank's commitment to supporting Nigeria's efforts to achieve universal access to safe water and sanitation. The event attracted participation from federal and state ministries, technical directors, financial institutions, academia, civil society organizations, and the private sector, all committed to implementing the report's recommendations.