{"id":4363,"date":"2024-10-28T13:11:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T13:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niwrmc.gov.ng\/?p=4363"},"modified":"2024-10-28T13:11:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T13:11:44","slug":"fg-urges-water-stakeholders-to-protect-drinking-water-sources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niwrmc.gov.ng\/?p=4363","title":{"rendered":"FG Urges Water Stakeholders to Protect Drinking Water Sources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government has urged stakeholders in the water sector to come together and protect drinking water sources and promote sustainable water resources management.<\/p>\n<p>The Acting Executive Director, Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC), Mrs. Sakinatu Suleiman Abbo Jimeta while declaring open the workshop on \u2018Protection of Drinking Water Resources in Nigeria\u2019 with the theme: \u2018Access to Clean Water and Improved Sanitation: The Place of Regulation and Management\u2019 made the urge in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>She said protecting drinking water resources in Nigeria is crucial for safeguarding public health, supporting economic development, maintaining environmental integrity and ensuring long term water security for the growing population.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the workshop, Jimeta said that access to clean water and improved sanitation is a fundamental human right that affects everyone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we all know, Nigeria\u2019s Water Resources are facing numerous challenges. Over 57% of our population relies on untreated water sources, and climate change is aggravating this issue. Our Commission is committed to ensuring Nigeria\u2019s transboundry water resources are protected and managed effectively,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The Acting Executive Director explained that \u201ceffective regulation and management are crucial to ensuring access to clean water and improved sanitation. 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