The launch also comes with the unveiling of the National Water Resources and National Irrigation Policies, as part of strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor YEMI OSINBAJO performed the launched of the programme in Abuja yesterday.
Professor OSINBAJO said that the programme and the policies would address the challenges in water supply and sanitation.
He said it was also a good foundation towards achieving Goal Six of the Sustainable Development Goals by ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
The Vice President called on all stakeholders, especially states and local governments, to key into the initiative and commit to its success.
