Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has embarked on a comprehensive assessment of the Alau Dam in Borno State to ascertain its integrity following the recent devastating flood.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja to commemorate the 2024 World Rivers Day in Nigeria, with the theme Waterways of Life and the sub-theme Protect Our Rivers from Pollution.
The briefing preceded the symbolic tree planting and river clearing at Jabi Lake in Abuja.
World Rivers Day is celebrated to highlight the importance of rivers and promote active participation to ensure that waterways are protected worldwide.
Globally, the event is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September every year. However, since Sunday is a work-free day in Nigeria, the National Council on Water Resources approved that yesterday should be observed as the day to mark the celebration.
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