Federal Ministry of Water Resources And Sanitation

ENGR. PROFESSOR JOSEPH TERLUMUN UTSEV. HONOURABLE MINISTER

Sustainable Water and Sanitation for Every Nigerian

Providing safe, sufficient water and dignified sanitation to support health, food security, and economic growth across the nation.

ENGR. PROFESSOR JOSEPH TERLUMUN UTSEV
HONOURABLE MINISTER

MINISTERIAL ACTIVITIES

Our Mission

To be the vehicle of Nigeria’s Integrated Water Resources Management and development contributing optimally to the socio-economic activities of the nation.

Ministerial Initiatives:

Strategy Planning.

Development and implementation of policies, strategic plans for sustainable water resource management

Ensuring Water Supply.

Oversee the construction of dams and barrages to support water supply, flood control, and hydropower generation.

Food Security

Support food security through the development of irrigation infrastructure and water resource projects.

Partnerships.

Collaborate nationally and internationally on water development, sanitation, and transboundary water issues; monitor and evaluate ministry programs.

Improving Water Supply, Construction of Dams, Barrages, and Hydraulic structures.
Sanitation and Hygiene: Promotion of the Clean Nigeria Campaign, especially in schools, hospitals, and public places.
Climate Resilience: Developing Flood Insurance and Water Treatment, including Solar-Powered Systems.
Data and Research: Collecting and Analyzing Hydrological Data.