UNICEF in a press statement to commemorate the World Water Day, further noted that “although about 70 per cent of Nigerians are reported to have access to a basic water services, more than half of these water sources are contaminated.” According to UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Peter Hawks, “only nine litres of water on average is available to a Nigerian daily.” The statement read in part:”At the current rate, the country will miss the SDG targets on people’s access to water, unless there is a strong commitment and appropriate action taken by all stakeholders. “While the impact of water scarcity can be felt by all, no one suffers more than the most vulnerable children. ”Children and families living in vulnerable communities face the double-edged sword of coping with high water scarcity levels while having the lowest water services, making access to sufficient water especially susceptible to climate shocks and extreme events. “We have to act now both to address the water crisis in Nigeria to prevent it from getting worse and if we want to meet the SDGs,” said Peter Hawkins.

The problem of drinking water must be resolved as soon as possible. Children are suffering. The government should find a solution and must take action.

Nigeria believes less in acting now. SDGs are seldom our interest now, they have shifted focus to Corona ignoring other life threatening issues. See how blessed we are with numerous water bodies, yet a little percentage is safe for use.