Tag Archives: Water

“Water get enemy”! Michel Deleen, Consular General of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos, stated as he referenced the song “Water No Get Enemy” by Nigerian music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti to highlight the paradoxical nature of water. “Water no get enemy if you want to wash, na water you go use,” he quoted as he pointed out …

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The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has made an appeal to stakeholders and committed partners to help transform the narrative of water and sanitation in Lagos State. Speaking at the fifth annual Lagos International Water Conference (LIWAC), held over two days at Eko Hotel, 25-26, 2024, the governor emphasised the critical need for real partnership and collective …

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In its bid to provide clean water and hygiene in communities in parts of Lagos State, WaterAid Nigeria in partnership with PepsiCo Foundation and the Lagos State government have concluded arrangements to train 20 female Local Area Mechanics (LAM) on maintenance of water facilities in their localities. Talking with National Wire at the Alimosho Local Government Secretariat, Ikotun, yesterday, Wash …

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When the late Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti sang his evergreen song, “Water no get enemy” (water has no enemy), many felt he was just entertaining his fans without knowing there was more to water that should be learnt. Today, arguably most Nigerians don’t drink enough water each day and this accounts for so many ailments in the country which are …

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The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) launched a borehole water project and Youth Hub (ICT/skills development and youth engagement center) in Monkey Village, an informal (slum) community in Opebi area of Lagos State, recently. The ICT Center is one of the  five centers to be established by the child’s rights and development …

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Folake Sokoya The Kwara State Government is set to commence the testing of the Ilorin Metropolis Water Works following the completion of the reticulation project. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed approved the testing on receipt of the completion report from the State Ministry of Water Resources, according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on …

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