To commemorate World Water Day 2024 with the theme “Water for Peace,” Nestlé
Nigeria, the Ogun State Government and the Ogun-Osun Water Basin Authority organised
an event to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and responsible
water management practices. The event which took place in Abeokuta, highlighted the
role of Public-Private Partnership, (PPP) to spur collective action towards a water-secure
future.
Nestlé Nigeria has long been committed to sustainable water practices and has
implemented various initiatives to reduce water consumption across its operations. Over
the last three years, the company has achieved reductions of 48,898 m3
in water usage,
demonstrating its dedication to sustainable water stewardship.
“We are delighted to collaborate with the Ogun State Government to champion
sustainable water practices on World Water Day 2024,” said Mr. Wassim Elhusseini, CEO
of Nestlé Nigeria.
“Water is a precious resource, and it is our collective responsibility to
protect and conserve it. Through this collaboration, we aim to make a positive impact on
the environment and the communities we serve.”
The head, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability at Nestlé Nigeria,
Victoria Uwadoka said, “We are delighted to collaborate with the Ogun State Government
to champion sustainable water practices on World Water Day 2024.
Nestlé is committed to taking action to protect water resources for today and for future
generations. We have therefore implemented water-saving measures to achieve water
savings of 48,898 m3 across our operations in the last three years. In addition, we engage
with our local communities and other critical stakeholders on water conservation efforts.
Water is a precious resource, and it is our collective responsibility to protect and conserve
it. The World Water Day event with the Ogun State Ministry of Environment and the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority is part of the ongoing collaboration to promote
more sustainable water stewardship and to make a positive impact on the environment
and the communities we serve.”
In his speech at the event, the Honourable commissioner for Environment, Hon. Ola
Oresanya said “the responsibility for leveraging water for peace is not solely a government
role but the joint responsibility of everyone. The need for cooperation by all relevant
agencies, industrial and commercial facilities, academia, investors, drillers, and
individuals at all levels is the crux of today’s message.”
“Let us recommit to unite around water and use water for peace and to lay foundations
of a more stable and prosperous future. It is time to foster harmony between communities
and states, communities and industries, academia, and Government among others. water
must be viewed as a shared interest so that management of scarce water resources can
lead to cooperation rather than conflict”.
Nestlé Nigeria also works closely with communities closest to their operations to improve
access to clean and safe water through sustainable water projects such as the
construction of water infrastructure and the establishment of community boreholes.
As part of the collaboration with the Ogun State Government, Nestlé Nigeria will further
expand its efforts to promote sustainable water practices. The partnership will focus on
raising awareness about water conservation, educating communities about responsible
water usage, and implementing initiatives to improve water access and quality.
