ABUJA- The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has announced a partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), to address water challenges at several Air Force bases across the country.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, revealed this collaboration during a meeting with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Utsev emphasised the role of water in ensuring the smooth operations of military personnel.
He disclosed that a technical team would be dispatched immediately to assess the water infrastructure at affected bases.
This evaluation, he added would focus on providing interventions to improve water supply for Air Force officers and personnel.
The Minister commended the Nigerian Air Force and other military formations for their contributions to safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity and assured continued support and collaboration.
Earlier, Abubakar revealed the pressing water challenges at Air Force bases in Gombe, Kaduna, and Bayelsa.
He appealed to the Ministry for urgent assistance to enhance operations at these locations.
The partnership, he said underscored the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing essential infrastructure needs to support the armed forces. (NAN)
