Federal Ministry of Water Resources And Sanitation

PEWASH PROGRAMME GETS A NEW NATIONAL COORDINATOR

The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, has approved the appointment of Mr. Philip Ogwuche, Deputy Director (Hydrogeology/Hydrology), as the new National Coordinator of the Partnership for Expanded Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (PEWASH) Programme.

The appointment takes effect from 14 August 2026.

Mr. Ogwuche has assumed office and is now responsible for the overall coordination, administration and management of the PEWASH Programme, with a mandate to further strengthen the implementation of the programme and advance its objectives across the country.

The Ministry congratulates Mr. Philip Ogwuche on his appointment and wishes him a successful tenure as National Coordinator of the PEWASH Programme.

Signed:
Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan
Director, Information and Public Relations

About PEWASH

Partnership for Expanded Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (PEWASH)

PEWASH is a national multi-sectoral collaboration conceptualized by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation for the improvement of rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene, towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals targets 6.1 and 6.2, using a new strategy.

Programme Objective

PEWASH’s main objective is to prioritize the achievement of 100% access to water supply and improved sanitation by 2030 in rural areas, with direct outcomes that include:

All rural inhabitants have access to sustainable and safe water

All rural inhabitants have access to improved sanitation and hand-washing facilities.

The ability of Nigeria to increase access to water supply and sanitation depends largely on a systematic and holistic approach that coordinates and targets all stakeholders — Governments, Development Partners, Private Sector and CSOs.

Partners can engage through:

  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Business Opportunity and Innovation
  • Community Engagement
  • Project Readiness for Implementation
  • Ease of Community Entry
  • Integrated Delivery and Sustainability
  • Capacity Building
  • Research and Development
  • Impact Investing (Foundations, etc.)
  • Brand Promotion
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