Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged residents of the state to conserve the abundant water resources in their communities to ensure the availability of clean and fresh water for future generations.
The governor who gave the advice on Sunday at Government House, Port Harcourt, described water as a precious resource provided by nature for the survival of human beings, animals, and plants.
In a goodwill message to commemorate World Water Day, Governor Fubara said access to clean water drives healthy living , prosperity, and harmony in the environment.
He urged the people of the state to cherish the precious “gift of nature” and guard against wastage and pollution of water bodies.
Governor Fubara disclosed that the administration is committed to
upgrading water infrastructure, increasing access points, and promoting sustainable management of water to the benefit of all.
The World Water Day is celebrated on March 22, every year.
It is a United Nations observance day to highlight the importance of freshwater resources and advocate for sustainable management of water resources globally.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
