World Rivers Day: Nigeria’s Rivers Face Rising Pollution

World Rivers Day: Nigeria’s rivers face rising pollution

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has warned that Nigeria’s rivers are facing increasing pollution pressure from population growth, urbanisation, untreated wastewater and other human activities. Utsev spoke on Monday as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Rivers Day, with […]

Nigeria Calls For Action To Protect Rivers

Nigeria has called for stronger protection of rivers, forests and watersheds as it commemorates the 2026 World Rivers Day, warning that pollution, poor sanitation, deforestation and climate change are placing increasing pressure on the country’s water resources. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, made the call on Monday in Abuja at […]

FG Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Nigeria’s Rivers

FG calls for urgent action to protect Nigeria’s rivers By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has called for integrated management of Nigeria’s rivers, forests, wetlands and watersheds to safeguard water resources, public health… News Agency of Nigeria

FG demands immediate steps to rescue Nigeria’s rivers from pollution

Utsev said sustainable water resources management required coordinated action by governments, communities, traditional institutions, the private sector, development partners and civil society.