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Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation

Water resources, dams, and sanitation.

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Honourable Minister

JTJoseph Terlumun UtsevAppointed 2023

Nominated from Benue State, North Central · Federal character

What the Constitution says

  • s.147(2)

    The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).

2026 budget

All ministries

₦630 billion0.9% of the ₦68.32 trillion budget

  • Salaries ₦19.2 billion
  • Running costs ₦4.01 billion
  • Projects ₦606 billion

Largest lines, of 16

  1. Hadejia-Jama'are RBDA₦160 billion · p.1638
  2. Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation₦99.1 billion · p.1638
  3. Sokoto Rima RBDA₦65.9 billion · p.1638
  4. Benin/ Owena RBDA₦53.9 billion · p.1638
  5. Ogun/ Osun RBDA₦45.6 billion · p.1638

Sum of the lines the Act lists under it. Source: 2026 Appropriation Act, p.1638

Where it appears in the news

  • Taraba lawmaker seeks relief for flood-hit community

    Sep 30, 2026

    The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) listed Taraba among 15 states facing a high risk of riverine flooding

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