Tag: Prof. Joseph Utsev
Minister urges governors to provide land for irrigated farming to enhance food security
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called on relevant state governments to provide irrigable land for the 12 river basins...
Germany pledges 20m euros for transboundary water projects in Niger Basin
The German Government has pledged 20 million euros for the management of transboundary water resources and adaptation to climate change in the Niger Basin...
Oyan Dam not responsible for Ogun, Lagos floods – FG
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, on Thursday, said the recurring floods in Ogun and Lagos were caused by climate change...
41% public water supply contaminated – FG
The Federal Government has pledged to end continuous contamination of drinking water sources, as no fewer than 41 per cent of the country’s public...
Egypt pledges support to Nigeria’s water, food security mandate
The Government of Egypt has announced its commitment to help Nigeria achieve its water resources and food security goals in line with the Renewed...
FG partners civil engineers on dam construction, infrastructural development
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has announced its partnership with the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers to provide infrastructural development of...
Adequate water, timely data, essential for food security – Minister
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, says achieving the food security agenda for Nigerians will be possible with adequate water...
Lagdo Dam release: Contingency plans to manage flood disasters crucial- expert
The Nigerian government and its sub-nationals have been urged to put in place contingency plans to forestall possible flooding in the coming weeks.
The President...
