Water groups demand clear water-access plans from parties ahead of 2027
Water advocacy organisations and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, have urged political parties to explain how they would improve access to water ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
The groups made the demand in a November 9 statement issued in Abuja following a meeting with the union’s national executives, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
They also sought an update from the All Progressives Congress on its 2023 water-access commitments.
The groups said parties’ campaign proposals had not adequately addressed water services.
Participants included Renevlyn Development Initiative and Citizens Free Service Forum. They called for stronger public water services and opposed transferring publicly funded utilities to private operators.
The groups advocated cooperation between public bodies and non-profit organisations as an alternative to private operation of publicly funded water utilities. They also called for improved conditions for water-sector workers.
The reports reviewed did not include a response to the statement from the APC or relevant government authorities.