By Stella OduemeThe Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday joined the global community to mark World Rivers Day 2025 with a renewed call for collective action to protect and restore the nation’s rivers and waterways. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, stressed that healthy rivers are vital for public health, food security, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. Prof. Utsev further explained that this year’s observance aligns with the global World Rivers Day, held annually on the fourth Sunday of September. However, in Nigeria, the National Council on Water Resources approved a Monday celebration to ensure broader stakeholder participation.