As part of ongoing efforts to ensure safer water for all Nigerians, Nestlé Nigeria is
partnering with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to launch a
National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign aimed at raising awareness, educating
communities, and mobilizing multi-stakeholder action around water safety and
sustainable water practices.
The collaboration, announced in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Nestlé and
members of the Organized Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-
WASH), reinforces the government's commitment to advancing President Bola
Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through improved access to clean water
and sanitation.
At the meeting, the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr.
Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, welcomed the partnership, noting its importance in
tackling persistent public health threats such as cholera and diarrhea while also
addressing challenges related to flooding and climate resilience.
He assured the Ministry’s full support for Nestlé’s campaign and pledged timely
collaboration to deliver impactful results. “The Ministry is committed to working with
Nestlé Nigeria to improve water quality across the country. This partnership is in line
with our mission to ensure safe water access and support the health and wellbeing
of all Nigerians.”
Speaking on the company’s role, Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications,
Public Affairs, and Sustainability Lead at Nestlé Nigeria, said:
“Water is essential to life, yet millions of Nigerians remain at risk due to unsafe water
sources. Our campaign is not just about raising awareness, it’s about shifting
behaviors and building partnerships that deliver lasting impact. We’re working across
communities, industries, and institutions to help close the knowledge gap, improve
water safety, and support national health outcomes.”
She emphasized that the campaign rests on three pillars: building awareness and
knowledge, engaging stakeholders at all levels, and driving long-term, sustainable
action.
Providing additional perspective, Dr. Nicholas Igwe, National Coordinator of OPS-
WASH, shared details of the initiative’s community reach:
“We are taking a long-term, impact-led approach. In Abaji Area Council of the
Federal Capital Territory, 16 communities will benefit from water quality interventions,
while 8 communities in Agbara, Ogun State, are also included. In addition, two
agricultural communities will receive water harvesting systems to support irrigation
and food production.”
The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry and OPS-WASH,
reaffirming cross-sector commitment to accelerating access to clean, safe water for
all Nigerians.
