FG, Nestlé launch water quality drive

The federal government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s annual economic loss of about N455 billion to poor sanitation and unsafe water.

To this end, the federal government has called for the urgent need for improved monitoring, enforcement of standards, and greater public awareness on water quality.

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, made the disclosure at the launch of the Nestlé Water Quality Advocacy Campaign held in Abuja on Wednesday. 

Represented by Mrs. Elizabeth Ugoh, Director of Water Quality Control and Sanitation, the Minister said Nigeria must commit more resources to water quality management to reduce the risks of contamination.

“The 2021 National Water Report revealed that indices of contamination of drinking water at points of consumption in Nigeria are not encouraging,” he said.

“Without access to safe water, our progress towards sustainable development remains incomplete,” Utsev added.