MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES LEADS NIGERIAN DELEGATION TO WORLD WATER CONGRESS         

MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES LEADS NIGERIAN DELEGATION TO WORLD WATER CONGRESS

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, will lead the Federal Government delegation to the 15th World Water Congress and Exhibition in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

In a statement by the Personal Assistant to the minister on Media and publicity Terhemen Oraduen said Organised by the International Water Association (IWA), the biennial flagship event is a leading global gathering of water and allied professionals, covering the full water cycle.

The Congress is expected to attract about 10,000 critical stakeholders across the globe in the water sector, including policymakers, researchers, water professionals, development partners and technology innovators.

The 2026 Congress, themed “The Path to Resilience and Prosperity,” will focus on translating water action into practical, real-world solutions to address regional and global water challenges. It will feature high-level and technical sessions on critical issues, including water utility management, wastewater recovery, drinking water reuse, water resilience and sustainable water resource management.

The Congress will also provide a platform for high-level discussions on key barriers to closing the financing gap for Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which seeks to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

At the global gathering, Prof. Utsev is expected to highlight key reforms and initiatives being implemented under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expand access to clean, safe and sustainable water for Nigerians.

Among the initiatives to be highlighted is the National Water Compact, being developed in collaboration with State Governments and development partners to accelerate access to safe water, strengthen sector coordination and unlock investment opportunities in Nigeria’s water sector.