Nigeria and World Bank Collaborate on Water Security

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through Minister of Water Resources Prof. Joseph Utsev, reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the World Bank to accelerate access to safe water and achieve food security across the country. This announcement was made during a meeting with a World Bank delegation in Abuja on Wednesday.

Prof. Utsev highlighted the "Renew Hope Agenda" of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, which focuses on improving access to safe water and achieving food security through irrigation and agricultural initiatives, thereby creating job opportunities for the nation's growing population. He emphasized the importance of a stronger partnership with the World Bank to fast-track the implementation of sustainable irrigation projects in Nigeria.

The World Bank's task team leader for the irrigation project, Zack Zieghlhif, and co-task team leader Engr. Chinedu Umolu, confirmed the purpose of their visit, which includes participation in the upcoming Africa Water Forum scheduled to be held in N'Djamena, Chad.