FG PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO DAM SAFETY.

The Federal Government says it is committed to ensuring the safety and resilience of Nigeria's dams, recognizing their importance for national development. 

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Richard Pheelangwah, made this known on Thursday at the opening of a two-day workshop on dam safety in Abuja, stressing the need for proper dam management to protect lives, livelihoods, and property.

The workshop, which is part of the stakeholder engagement activities under the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project, in collaboration with the World Bank, bringing together experts to share knowledge and best practices, highlighted the challenges facing Nigeria's dams, including ageing infrastructure, climate change, and unregulated urban development.

Pheelangwah, who was represented by the Director of Reforms Coordination in the ministry, Moses Jo-Madugu, said the government is working to strengthen dam infrastructure and develop a National Dam Safety Management Framework, aligning with international best practices. 

Experts at the workshop called for stronger institutional mechanisms, community engagement, and enforcement of regulations to ensure dam safety and prevent disasters.

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