There are strong indications that the Federal Government may? revisit the pricing of water in its bid to ensure adequate water supply in the country.?
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Details of the new pricing is still sketchy but it was learnt that the new rate may be unveiled next year.
This was revealed by the Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe, during a three-day ministerial retreat for directorate cadre staff of the Ministry of Water Resources and its agencies in Kaduna State.
Ochekpe stated that the Transformation Agenda? emphasised two critical areas of improved agricultural production through irrigation and improved generation of energy, especially renewable energy, and job creation that will lead to economic development and eventual realisation of Vision 20:2020.
She said that her expectations for 2012 and beyond included early completion of ongoing projects and rehabilitation of existing ones, robust engagement and partnership with civil society and other tiers of government, international development partners and the private sector.
The minister also explained the need to review the current policy framework and enforcement of relevant laws on integrated water management while the ministry’s capacity to generate, store, manage and utilise data in the water sector would be strengthened.