Nigeria and AU strengthen push for safe water access in Africa
Nigeria and the African Union Commission are working together to boost access to safe water and sanitation across Africa. Joseph Utsev, Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, hosted a high-level AU delegation in Abuja to discuss strategies for improving water governance. The meeting focused on developing actionable plans to address water access gaps and promote sustainable sanitation. The collaboration aims to ensure millions across Africa benefit from improved water and sanitation services.
What we know
- Joseph Utsev welcomed the AU delegation, emphasizing the importance of joint action for water security and sanitation.
- The meeting aimed to develop the 2026–2033 implementation plan for the Africa Water Vision 2063.
- The African Union’s 2026 Theme of the Year is “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems.”
- Harsen Nyambe and Nelson Gomonda praised Nigeria’s leadership and commitment to advancing water governance in Africa.
- Over 400 million Africans lack safe drinking water, and more than 700 million lack adequate sanitation, according to the United Nations.
