Browsing: Water scarcity

In the scorched landscapes of Sokoto state, water takes center stage as a fundamental resource crucial for human health, agricultural productivity, and economic development. Access to clean and safe water remains a challenge in many regions, especially with the issues of climate change, prompting the rise of sachet water production as a vital solution.

The National President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Engineer Elizabeth Eterigho, in this exclusive interview with ASHENEWS’ Tina George, raises concerns over the status of water scarcity and the prevalence of open defecation in Niger state. She also looks into its impact on the female gender, while proffering solutions on how these could be addressed. Excerpts: