The Federal Government has sought increased funding from the World Bank to to boost food security in Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev disclosed this during a courtesy visit by Mr. Ndiame Diop, the incoming Country Director of the World Bank to Nigeria, accompanied by his team, to the Ministry in Abuja.
While highlighting the importance of allocating resources towards food security, Utsev underscored its potential to spur employment opportunities and curtail criminal activities nationwide.
He noted the necessity of fostering a robust partnership between the World Bank and the Ministry to effectively pursue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Minister emphasized the ministry’s anticipation of additional funding from the World Bank to facilitate the implementation of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project for Nigeria (SPIN) and expressed optimism that the project would not only create job opportunities for youths but also bolster power generation, economic growth and food security.
This was contained in a statement issued by Mrs.Funmi Imuetinyan, Director, Information and Public Relations in the
Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation.
Acknowledging the outgoing World Bank Country Director, Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri, for his commendable service, the minister extended gratitude and best wishes for his future endeavours.
He urged him to encourage and support the incoming Director, Mr. Ndiame Diop, for a fruitful tenure ahead.
Aliyu Shehu Shinkafi, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, emphasised the imperative of streamlining administrative processes within the World Bank to expedite fund disbursement for project execution.
In response, Mr. Ndiame Diop, expressed eagerness for a strengthened partnership and continued collaboration with the Ministry.
He stressed the significance of sustained financial support for the Ministry’s projects and programmes.
Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri, the outgoing World Bank Country Director in Nigeria, conveyed gratitude to Nigeria and the Ministry for their exemplary partnership.
He lauded Nigeria’s strides in the Water and Sanitation sector and assured continued support from the incoming Director to further advance the nation’s development goals.
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