For ages, water has remained an indispensable resource for the survival of man and the sustainability of the planet. Water fuels our factories, powers agriculture, drives urbanization and supports the optimal functioning of our ecosystems. The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights declares that the human right to water entitles everyone to sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible, and affordable water for personal and domestic uses.
As a clear water stewardship leader in the Nigerian manufacturing industry, the Nigerian Bottling Company has taken further steps to mainstream best practices and inspire innovation in the sector. In 2020, the beverage giant announced a private-sector partnership with the United States Agency for International Development ’s Effective Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Services programme.
“By sharing our management expertise, we can enable long-term change in Nigeria’s water management and service delivery by replicating our success for delivering these essential services in cities across the country,” added Mr Seguin. Under WADA, which focuses on water, sanitation and hygiene facilities for underserved communities, life-transforming projects have been implemented in 9 communities in Kano and Enugu States comprising 28 new boreholes, 20 boreholes rehabilitated and 145 units of public latrines with handwashing facilities. In addition, there is an ongoing implementation of a $2 million WASH partnership with USAID in 44 communities across Cross River and Abia States.
In the South East, the NBC also led the sensitization for cleanup of the Oginigba River situated in River State. The Company mobilized staff volunteers and residents in the community to participate in an intense cleanup exercise of the river. This is in addition to several cleanup campaigns held at various locations in the country, especially during commemorative days such as the World Cleanup Day and World Water Day to reiterate its commitment to sustainability.
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