The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s water, sanitation, and hygiene sector.
Dr. Ndiame Diop, the new Country Director of the World Bank, made this pledge during a visit to Prof. Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, in Abuja on Monday. Diop expressed readiness for a strengthened partnership and continued collaboration with the ministry to enhance the success of water policies and programs in Nigeria.
In response, the minister emphasized the need for increased funding to bolster food security nationwide. Utsev highlighted the significance of allocating resources to food security, citing its potential to generate more employment opportunities and reduce criminal activities.
He underscored the importance of fostering a robust partnership between the World Bank and the ministry to effectively pursue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project for Nigeria (SPIN).
Utsev commended the outgoing Country Director of the World Bank, Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri, for his exemplary service and wished him success in his future endeavors. He also pledged support for the incoming director, Mr. Diop, to ensure a productive tenure.
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