Nestlé Nigeria Partners with Federal Government to Launch Nationwide Water Quality Advocacy Campaign
L-R: Toju Egbebi, Corporate Affairs Manager, Nestle Nigeria, Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestle Nigeria, Honourable Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation in Nigeria, Dr. Nicholas Igwe, Global Head & Nigeria National Coordinator, Sector in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene and Engr. Nnenna Igwegbe, APWEN National Vice President and OPS-WASH Head of Zonal Coordinator during a visit to the Minister to discuss partnership on a National Water Quality Advocacy campaign in Abuja recently.
Nestlé Nigeria Partners with Federal Government to Launch Nationwide Water Quality Advocacy Campaign
…Targets communities in Abuja, Ogun, and beyond with safe water awareness and interventions
Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 — Nestlé Nigeria, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign aimed at raising awareness, educating communities, and promoting sustainable water practices to ensure safer water access for all Nigerians.
The partnership was formally announced in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Nestlé Nigeria and members of the Organized Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH) to the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev.
The initiative supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with a particular focus on addressing water safety, climate resilience, and public health concerns such as cholera and diarrheal diseases.
Speaking during the meeting, Minister Utsev described the partnership as timely and strategic, reaffirming the Ministry’s full backing of Nestlé’s advocacy efforts.
> “This partnership aligns with our mission to expand access to clean water and improve public health outcomes across Nigeria. We are committed to working with Nestlé Nigeria to strengthen water safety nationwide,” he said.
The advocacy campaign is designed around three core pillars: raising awareness and knowledge, engaging stakeholders at all levels, and driving long-term, sustainable action.
Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Lead at Nestlé Nigeria, stressed the urgency of addressing the nation’s water quality gaps.
> “Water is life, yet millions of Nigerians remain exposed to unsafe water sources. This campaign is not just about education—it’s about behavior change, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and practical impact that improves everyday lives,” she stated.
As part of the campaign rollout, specific communities will benefit from targeted interventions. Dr. Nicholas Igwe, National Coordinator of OPS-WASH, outlined the grassroots scope of the initiative:
> “We’re taking a long-term, impact-led approach. In the Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, 16 communities will receive water quality interventions. In Agbara, Ogun State, 8 more communities are also included. Additionally, two agricultural communities will be equipped with water harvesting systems to support irrigation and boost food production.”
The collaborative campaign emphasizes the role of the private sector in advancing public health and development goals, particularly in areas where infrastructure and access to clean water remain limited.
The Abuja meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry, Nestlé Nigeria, and OPS-WASH, all of whom reaffirmed their shared commitment to accelerating access to safe, sustainable, and inclusive water solutions across the country.
The campaign marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6, which calls for universal acce
ss to clean water and sanitation.
Nestlé Nigeria Partners with Federal Government to Launch Nationwide Water Quality Advocacy Campaign
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Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 — Nestlé Nigeria, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign aimed at raising awareness, educating communities, and promoting sustainable water practices to ensure safer water access for all Nigerians.
The partnership was formally announced in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Nestlé Nigeria and members of the Organized Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH) to the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev.
The initiative supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with a particular focus on addressing water safety, climate resilience, and public health concerns such as cholera and diarrheal diseases.
Speaking during the meeting, Minister Utsev described the partnership as timely and strategic, reaffirming the Ministry’s full backing of Nestlé’s advocacy efforts.
“This partnership aligns with our mission to expand access to clean water and improve public health outcomes across Nigeria. We are committed to working with Nestlé Nigeria to strengthen water safety nationwide,” he said.
The advocacy campaign is designed around three core pillars: raising awareness and knowledge, engaging stakeholders at all levels, and driving long-term, sustainable action.
Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Lead at Nestlé Nigeria, stressed the urgency of addressing the nation’s water quality gaps.
“Water is life, yet millions of Nigerians remain exposed to unsafe water sources. This campaign is not just about education—it’s about behavior change, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and practical impact that improves everyday lives,” she stated.
As part of the campaign rollout, specific communities will benefit from targeted interventions. Dr. Nicholas Igwe, National Coordinator of OPS-WASH, outlined the grassroots scope of the initiative:
“We’re taking a long-term, impact-led approach. In the Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, 16 communities will receive water quality interventions. In Agbara, Ogun State, 8 more communities are also included. Additionally, two agricultural communities will be equipped with water harvesting systems to support irrigation and boost food production.”
The collaborative campaign emphasizes the role of the private sector in advancing public health and development goals, particularly in areas where infrastructure and access to clean water remain limited.
The Abuja meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry, Nestlé Nigeria, and OPS-WASH, all of whom reaffirmed their shared commitment to accelerating access to safe, sustainable, and inclusive water solutions across the country.
The campaign marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6, which calls for universal access to clean water and sanitation.
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