Group reveals Tinubu's minister who deserves special commendation

• A group which stands for Open Governance and Transparency has lauded water resources minister Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev
• The minister was commended over his transformative leadership in Nigeria's water sector, promoting sustainable development and improving livelihoods
• The group also called on state governors to collaborate with the federal government in investing in water infrastructure

FCT, Abuja—Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, the minister of water resources and sanitation, has been praised for his dedication to transforming the water sector.

The minister was also commended for promoting sustainable development and improving the livelihoods of Nigerians.

Water Resource and Sanitation minister, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, lauded for developmental projects Photo credit: Joseph Terlumun Utsev
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The group Empowerment for Unemployed Initiative and the Society for Open Governance and Transparency noted this during a press conference on Tuesday, June 25.

As reported by The Authority, the minister has made significant improvements in Nigeria's water sector under Utsev's leadership.

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Speaking, Comrade Igwe Umanta and Danelson Momoh commended the minister's commitment to achieving universal access to safe water and enhancing food security.

Similarly, a pro-Tinubu group, the Asiwaju Core-Supporters Network, on Monday, June 24, also lauded Professor Utsev's governance practices, which have led to efficient management and progress in the water sector, The Nigerian Tribune reported.

They praised Professor Utsev's dedication to enhancing food security through irrigated agriculture, significantly boosting agricultural productivity and aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

However, the group called on state Governors to collaborate with the Federal government in investing in water infrastructure.

5 priority areas for Minister of Water Resources, Utsev

In another report by Legit.ng, Engr. Yusuf Majolagbe, the chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Lagos state chapter, on Thursday, August 17, outlined the top five key priorities the new minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Utsev, should focus on.

Majolagbe's suggestions include clean water and sanitation, body waste sludge management, and environmental datasets.

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