Tribune Online ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’ Water, a critical resource for human survival, is facing a great distress engendered by climate change, human abuse, among others. In Nigeria and across the world, water is fundamental for economic growth, agriculture and food security, economic development, industrial growth, public Health, national security and environmental wellbeing. Over the years, concerns over the future of […] ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’ Tribune Online
Nigeria faces a growing water crisis despite abundant resources, due to inadequate infrastructure, weak regulation, and population growth. Public water systems are failing, leading to reliance on boreholes, which threatens long-term water security and depletes underground reserves. Millions lack access to safe drinking water, particularly in rural areas, and the situation is worsening, raising concerns about sustainability and water quality.
