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$6 Billion Needed to Achieve Universal Water Supply in Nigeria.

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State Water Agencies in Nigeria
Berta Macheve, Alexander Danilenko, Roohi Abdullah, Abel Paul Basile Bove, L. Joe Moffitt

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Investments of US6billionareneededinNigeria′swatersectortoachieveuniversalwatersupplycoverage.Statewateragenciesarethemainprovidersofwatertourbanareas,butonlycoverabout40US6 billion are needed in Nigeria's water sector to achieve universal water supply coverage. State water agencies are the main providers of water to urban areas, but only cover about 40% of the population. Most people rely on other water sources. The agencies face challenges with tariffs, financing, and governance. The report shows that operational costs can be covered by various funding sources. People using alternative water providers spend US6billionareneededinNigeria′swatersectortoachieveuniversalwatersupplycoverage.Statewateragenciesarethemainprovidersofwatertourbanareas,butonlycoverabout40700 million annually, and utilities receive $100 million in subsidies. The report aims to help the government and stakeholders monitor and improve the water sector in Nigeria.