The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Hungary in the field of water resources management.
The pledge was made by the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, during a courtesy visit from the Hungarian Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Loránd Endreffy, accompanied by Ms. Judit Beres, Economic Counsellor of the Embassy of Hungary, at the Minister’s office in Abuja.
Minister Utsev stressed the importance of proper coordination and documentation to ensure smooth collaboration between the two countries and directed that all relevant documents be prepared to facilitate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). He further assured that all Managing Directors of Water Resources and Sanitation Agencies, along with pertinent Ministry Directors, will actively participate in the upcoming Nigerian–Hungarian Water Forum, scheduled for 4 November 2025 in Abuja.
Ambassador Endreffy, in his remarks, highlighted the Forum’s focus on Nigeria’s water sector challenges and the innovative solutions Hungary can provide. Key themes will include water security, capacity building, flood risk management, river training, rural water supply, and climate resilience. The event will also feature a technical presentation on the Niger River Training and Flood Control Scheme, the signing of a new MoU between the National Water Resources Institute (Kaduna) and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, as well as the potential renewal of the existing Nigeria–Hungary MoU on water management.
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