Draft:Water scarcity in Nigeria
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Water scarcity in Nigeria is caused by population growth in the country. A 2022 report by the World Bank concluded that about 7 million Nigerians had no access to basic water services. Professor of Public Health Tanimola Akande commented on the research, stating that it was regrettable that access to clean drinking water was a major problem in Nigeria: "Having access to basic drinking water entails having water from a better source that is readily available at home, uncontaminated by chemicals or feces, and accessible when needed."[1]
Lack of access to clean drinking water is a major cause of many sicknesses, most notably diarrheal illnesses. In Nigeria, the prevalence of these sicknesses is significant.[1]
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[edit]- ^ a b Adejoro, Lara (2022-11-21). "Report says 70 million Nigerians lack potable water". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-08-07.