This is part of effort to meet up with the 2030 global sustainable development goals of ensuring that every Nigerian have assess to water.
A representative of the team work global associates Professor Sunday Igboro who spoke with newsmen in Port Harcourt said it has become imperative to ensure that rural dwellers are supplied with clean water.
While revealing that fifty per cent of water sanitation hygiene facilities in rural areas are not functioning, Professor Sunday said state and and local government have roles to play in ensuring access to water.
