161 Million Nigerians Still Cut Off from Safe Water -SCI Raises Alarm

Thenews_chronicle | 18-06-2026 08:35pm |

Save the Children International (SCI) has reported that over 161 million Nigerians lack access to safe drinking water, exacerbating a national water crisis. This situation poses significant health risks, particularly for children, who are vulnerable to preventable diseases linked to unsafe water sources. The organization highlighted the detrimental impact of this crisis on the health, education, and future prospects of millions of children during a statement made in Katsina on Wednesday. SCI's warning underscores the urgent need for interventions to address the water scarcity issue in Nigeria.

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