The Federal Government says it is committed to achieving national food security through strategic investments in water infrastructure, irrigation development, and institutional reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Terlumun Utsev, dropped the hint at the opening of a two-day management retreat of the Ogun–Oshun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) held in Abuja.
Represented by the Director of Irrigation and Drainage in the ministry, Mrs Esther Oyeronke Oluniyi, the minister said river basin authorities remain central to the Federal Government’s drive for agricultural expansion, rural development, and sustainable water security.
Utsev lauded the Ogun–Oshun River Basin Development Authority for its achievements which include: expanding irrigation facilities, improving access to potable water and strengthening climate-resilient flood control systems across the South-West.
He stated that the authority is currently implementing a target of 300 greenhouses, with over 70 already completed, while also constructing more than 2,000 boreholes to enhance water supply and sanitation.
Utsev also stated that major flood and erosion control works are ongoing at Owakurudu in Ogun State.
In his goodwill message, chairman of the Ogun–Oshun River Basin Board, Hon Segun Odebunmi, said the retreat was timely, adding that it would help strengthen corporate governance, staff performance, and procurement compliance in line with national Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) objectives.
Earlier, the managing director of the authority, Dr Adedeji Ashiru, said the retreat was convened to enhance leadership coordination, review the 2026 work plan, and align operations with measurable development targets.
FG Pledges Commitment to Achieving National Food Security
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