Nigeria Commits to Climate-Resilient WASH Systems

On June 29, 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening climate-resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems at the opening of the 2026 Annual National Climate Change WASH Conference in Abuja. Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, highlighted the essential role of resilient WASH systems in achieving water security, public health, food security, and economic growth.

He noted Nigeria's determination to contribute to NDC 3.0 and called for strategic opportunities to mainstream WASH into the country’s climate adaptation efforts. The conference, themed "Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene: WASH Systems at the Frontline of Climate Change," brought together stakeholders, including representatives from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, WaterAid, UNICEF, and the World Bank.

Prof. Utsev acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's unwavering support for the ministry's mandate and emphasized the need for stronger coordination and sustainable financing to build resilient WASH systems.