Nigeria's Water Resources Minister seeks increased World Bank funding for food security, employment, and crime reduction.

Nigeria's Water Resources Minister, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for increased funding to bolster food security nationwide, citing its potential to create employment and curtail crime. During a visit by Dr Ndiame Diop, the incoming World Bank Country Director, Utsev emphasized the need for a robust partnership between the World Bank and his ministry to effectively pursue Sustainable Development Goals. Diop pledged continued support for Nigeria's water, sanitation, and hygiene sector.

April 30, 2024
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