Engr. Prof, Joseph Utsev

More than 50% of #water facilities do not #deliver water in Nigeria. This is why @FMWRNigeria invited all 36 #States and Abuja #stakeholders to reflect on the actions and strategies; happy to be part of this process!

Early Today, I received Hon Ishaya Lalu of Mangu/ Bokkos Federal Constituency of Plateau State in my office today. Our discussion captured how Mangu Dam can be featured in the 2024 Ministry's budget. Access to clean water is tops on our agenda. #RenewedHope

Happy Independence day 2023, fellow Nigerians. #RenewedHope #IDA2023

Earlier today, I represented the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency @officialABAT GCFR at the Regional Stabilization Strategy Meeting of Countries within the Lake Chad Basin in Abuja. I declared the meeting opened on behalf of Mr President. #RenewedHope

I believe with their prayers, we shall succeed and deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda. #ATM #RenewedHope #WaterResources

I specially thank the ministers of God, for identifying strongly with President @officialABAT, the SGF @SGFAkume and my humble self.

With absolute delight I welcomed the Association of Tiv Minister (ATM) resident in Abuja on a solidarity visit to my office, led by the coordinator Pastor Chris Orshio. They were with me today, to congratulate me on my appointment as the Minister of the Federal Republic.

I'm elated on the magnitude of impact these interventions holds for Nigeria. #WaterResources #RenewedHope

Today I received briefing from the department of water supply on the numerous programs, they are implementing in partnership with world bank. Led by the Director Engr, Dr Nicholas D Madu and the Project leads.

Units, department and agencies under the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. We are very optimistic in attaining every milestone and deliverables. #WRD #WaterResources

.. aquatic lives and ensure efficient hydrologic connectivity. It was also an opportunity to brief the media on our approved priority areas in the #RenewedHope agenda of President @officialABAT and the performance indicators reached to ensure strict implementation by

Yesterday, I had a press briefing to commemorate World Rivers Day 2023. Our focus was to draw attention to the world water ways through advocacy and sensitization as well as seeking innovative ways to maintain healthy environment for ..

World Rivers Day 2023

I will continually seek for your prayers as I continue to support the efforts of our dear President @officialABAT in my current capacity. Let's keep hope alive! It's the #RenewedHope era.

As the new week begins, a glimpse of what my official engagements as been for the past weeks and this would be sustained regularly going forward. This is essential as to keep the general public informed of my activities and work. #Thread

On Tuesday, I briefed the Hon. Minister of Water Res & Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE & Hon. Minister of State, Bello Muhammad Goronyo Esq on the activities of the Commission @Temple_Oraeki @FMWR_Nigeria @JEnvironmentNG @CleanNigeria25

The Hon. Min. @FMWR_Nigeria Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE & the Hon. Min. of State, Bello Mohammad Goronyo, Esq. during the 1st @CleanNigeria25 Meeting held at the HM's Office, on Monday, September 18, 2023.

PRESS RELEASE Water, Hydrological Data essential for food security The Hon. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE has emphasized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to deliver on Food Security in his Renewed Hope Agenda through adequate water supply and provision of up-to-date Hydrological data base for Nigeria. This was revealed during his familiarization working visit alongside the Minister of State, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq. to the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) Headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, Prof Utsev affirmed that achieving this agenda depends significantly on ensuring the availability of Water and Hydrological Data essential for planning, executing, and managing water resources and related projects. He also highlighted the pivotal role the NIHSA plays in providing Hydrological Data to mitigate the damaging impacts of floods that have left many Nigerians homeless and destroyed agricultural products worth millions of naira. The Minister pledged to maintain a close working relationship with NIHSA and acknowledged the numerous challenges facing the Agency as outlined by the Director General, Engr. Nze Clement. He expressed his commitment to address these challenges and maintained the importance of adhering to NIHSA's predictions as a means to curbing frequent flood occurrences and safeguarding the country's substantial infrastructure investments. In his remarks the Hon. Minister of State, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq. expressed his appreciation for the visit and stressed the need for NIHSA' staff to receive proper training, work in suitable environment and enjoy improved welfare to ensure efficient provision of hydrological data for sustainable planning and design which will immensely benefit farmers and various projects in Nigeria. The Director General, Engr. Nze Clement, welcomed the Honourable Ministers and provided insight into the Mandate, Vision, Mission, and achievements of the Agency. He highlighted the Agency's challenges and called for the Ministers' intervention to enable NIHSA to fulfill its core mission. The Honourable Ministers inspected the Data Bank, the Geographic Information System And Remote Sensing (GIS/RS), the Isotope Laboratory, the Modelling Centre & Monitoring for Environment and Security in Africa (MESA) facilities of the Agency. Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan Head, Press and Public Relations Unit Email: fmwrpressunit@gmail.com Website: waterresources.gov.ng