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The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, briefed the press today, Friday, 15th November 2024, at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Abuja on the progress towards an Open Defecation Free Nigeria and the forthcoming World Toilet Day Celebration, scheduled for Tuesday, 19th November 2024.

FG Reiterates Commitment to End Open Defecation in Nigeria

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The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev (R) and Mr. Kamar Bakrin, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Sugar Development Council (L)during the Courtesy Visit today in Abuja

Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to Partner with National...

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Samuel Anyanwu Attachments7:02 AM (10 hours ago) to me FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES AND SANITATION Press Release Ikenne Local Government Area Celebrates Open Defecation Free (ODF) Status as Minister Calls for Intensified National Commitment to Achieve Nigeria's Goal The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumum Utsev,has issued a call to action for State Governments, Development Partners, and Civil Society Organizations to scale up initiatives toward making Nigeria Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2025. Represented by Mr. Olu Daniels Ibiyemi, Director IV of the Department of Water Quality Control and Sanitation, Prof.Utsev made this urgent appeal during the celebration and award presentation recognizing Ikenne Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State for achieving ODF status. At the event, held on November 5, 2024 at Ikenne, Ogun State,Prof.Utsev highlighted the profound impact of Open Defecation on health, education, dignity, and economic productivity, particularly affecting women and children. He emphasized the significance of the "Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet" campaign, launched in 2019, which aims to eliminate open defecation across the country by 2025 through robust community mobilization, political commitment, and resource allocation. He added that as of October 2024, 135 LGAs nationwide have attained ODF status; and urged for accelerated investment and action to achieve the 2025 target. Prof.Utsev commended the efforts of His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Executive Governor of Ogun State, for his unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of Ogun State residents. He also called for a unified, collaborative effort involving households, all levels of government, development partners, and Civil Society to ensure sustainable, universal access to sanitation. Her Excellency, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, the First Lady of Ogun State and the State-Led Sanitation Ambassador, delivered the keynote address celebrating Ikenne LGA’s remarkable accomplishment as a testament to Ogun State's dedication to advancing sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives. Mrs. Abiodun reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Dapo Abiodun to promoting the well-being of Ogun State residents through sustainable WASH initiatives. She also called for sustained commitment from all stakeholders to ensure that the vision of a Nigeria free from open defecation becomes a lasting reality. In her welcome address, Hon. Olufemi Ilori-Oduntan, Honourable Commissioner for Rural Development of Ogun State, emphasized the award ceremony’s importance as an inspiring example for other communities in Ogun State. Hon. Ilori-Oduntan encouraged all communities to align with the government’s vision for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6—universal access to clean water and sanitation. Speaking on the scope of the achievement, Mr. Sola Ogunbo, Programme Manager of the Ogun State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), announced that 171 communities within Ikenne are now Open Defecation Free. Mr. Ogunbo emphasized the need to maintain this progress for enduring improvements in sanitation standards across Ogun State. The event was marked by goodwill messages from Development Partners, a drama presentation, and a dance exhibition celebrating the progress made toward sanitation improvement in Nigeria. Mrs.Funmi Imuetinyan Director Information and Public Relations Email: fmwrpressunit@gmail.com Website: www.waterresources.gov.ng 5th Nov, 2024 Address by the Wife of the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun

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The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, represented the Honourable Minister at the opening ceremony of the 11th National Water Conference, themed “Water and Society.”

FG Hosts 11th National Water Conference in Yola, Adamawa State

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Flood Control: FG To Construct A Dam At Dura In Benue State

Flood Control: FG To Construct A Dam At Dura In Benue...

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Honourable Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq.

Goronyo, Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthening Water Users’ Associations For Enhanced Food...

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Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev,(L) and Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam,(R), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in Water Resources Management.

Nigeria, Egypt Sign MoU To Strengthen Cooperation In Water Resources Management

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Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev during the Commemorate of the 2024 Global Handwashing Day

FG, Development Partners Commemorate 2024 Global Handwashing Day

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The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, making his remarks during the inauguration of the Performance Management System (PMS) Day, held today, Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Ministry’s conference room in Abuja.

Federal Ministry Of Water Resources And Sanitation Launches Performance Management System...

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The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev (R) and Honourable Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo Esq, (L), during the Press Briefing, today in Abuja.

FG Calls For Collective Action To Ensure Sustainable Success In Handwashing...

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