The Federal Government has pledged to improve access to clean water and sanitation across the country, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring Nigerians have access to basic amenities.

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made the pledge on Saturday while inaugurating a solar-powered borehole at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Kubwa, Abuja.

The project was carried out to mark the 2025 World Water Day, themed Glacier Preservation.

World Water Day, observed annually on March 22, raises awareness about access to safe water and the need for sustainable water management.

Utsev said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises infrastructure development, job creation, and economic growth.

He stated, “We are here to fulfill the mandate given to us by President Bola Tinubu in his Renewed Hope Agenda—providing basic amenities for Nigerians, creating jobs, boosting the economy, and enhancing food production.

“As part of our activities for World Water Day, we are providing water facilities in key areas, including the NYSC camp, where our youths undertake their mandatory service to the nation. Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation is our duty as a ministry.”

The minister noted that inadequate water supply remains a major challenge in NYSC camps, affecting sanitation, hygiene, and the overall well-being of Corps members.

Recognising the need for sustainable water solutions, he said the ministry embarked on the borehole project to alleviate water shortages in the Kubwa camp.

“I am confident that this facility will not only improve access to clean water in the NYSC camp but also promote better sanitation and hygiene practices. This aligns with the objectives of the Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign, which cannot be achieved without access to safe and clean water,” Utsev said.




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