Water Insecurity Threatens Nigeria’s National Security, Minister Warns

THISDAYLIVE | 08-09-2026 04:00am |

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for integrating water security into Nigeria's national security architecture. Speaking at the National Defence College, he said access to safe water is fundamental to public health, food security, and economic stability. Utsev warned that water insecurity could trigger public health emergencies, displacement, and resource-based crises. He urged recognition of water as a strategic national security priority.

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