Nestlé Nigeria has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to launch a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign.
According to a statement by Nestlé Nigeria, this initiative aims to raise awareness, educate communities, and mobilise multi-stakeholder action around water safety and sustainable water practices.
The campaign aims to scale up water quality management initiatives nationwide.
The collaboration was announced in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Nestlé and members of the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH).
This reinforced FG’s commitment to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through improved access to clean water and sanitation.
At the meeting, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, welcomed the partnership, noting its importance in addressing persistent public health threats, such as cholera and diarrhoea.
He addressed challenges related to flooding and climate resilience.
He assured the ministry’s full support for Nestlé’s campaign and pledged timely collaboration to deliver impactful results.
Speaking on the company’s role, Ms Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Lead at Nestlé Nigeria, said, “Water is essential to life, yet millions of Nigerians remain at risk due to unsafe water sources.
She emphasised that the campaign rests on three pillars: building awareness and knowledge, engaging stakeholders at all levels, and driving long-term, sustainable action.
Providing additional perspective, Dr Nicholas Igwe, National Coordinator of OPS-WASH, shared details of the initiative’s community reach, “We are taking a long-term, impact-led approach.
Additionally, Mrs Elizabeth Ugoh, Director of Water Quality Control and Sanitation, emphasised the importance of current baseline water quality data in supporting evidence-based action and strengthening the partnership.
