Plateau youths protest over lack of clean water
Youths in Mabudi, Langtang South, have staged a protest to demand urgent action on water scarcity. The demonstrators, led by Mr. Nanlir Gambo, marched through the community, warning they may boycott future elections if their needs are not met. The protest highlighted the daily struggles residents face, especially women and children, who must travel long distances for water. Local and state officials have acknowledged the crisis and promised both immediate and long-term solutions.
What we know
- Mr. Nanlir Gambo said the protest aimed to draw government attention to the urgent need for a sustainable water supply.
- Protesters wore T-shirts with “No Water, No Vote” and carried placards demanding potable water.
- The council, led by Chairman Nanfa Nbin, has been supplying water through tankers to each village daily.
- The Plateau State Ministry of Water Resources and Energy has started immediate and long-term interventions, including a geophysical survey in Mabudi.
- According to UNICEF, Nigeria faces a severe water crisis, with millions lacking access to safe drinking water and sanitation.
