In a bold move to improve access to clean water and promote healthier living across Nigeria, Nestlé Nigeria has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to launch a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign.
The initiative, unveiled in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Nestlé and members of the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), aims to raise public awareness, educate communities, and foster multi-stakeholder collaboration around water safety and sustainable practices.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, endorsed the collaboration, describing it as critical in addressing long-standing public health threats such as cholera and diarrhea, while also tackling broader challenges related to climate change and flooding.
He assured the Ministry’s full backing of the campaign, noting its alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“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,” the Minister stated.
Nestlé Nigeria’s Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Lead, Victoria Uwadoka, emphasized the urgent need for the campaign, noting that millions of Nigerians remain at risk from unsafe water sources.
She explained that the advocacy goes beyond awareness, it is about changing behaviours and building lasting impact through partnerships.
“We’re working across communities, industries, and institutions to help close the knowledge gap, improve water safety, and support national health outcomes,” she said.
Uwadoka added that the campaign is anchored on three core pillars: building awareness and knowledge, engaging stakeholders at all levels, and driving long-term, sustainable action.
Providing further insight, National Coordinator of OPS-WASH, Dr. Nicholas Igwe, revealed that the campaign will have a direct impact in several communities. According to him, 16 communities in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory and 8 in Agbara, Ogun State, will benefit from water quality interventions.
Additionally, two agricultural communities will receive water harvesting systems to enhance irrigation and food production.
The campaign marks a significant stride in Nigeria’s water safety journey, combining corporate responsibility with national development goals to ensure safer water for all.
