African Development Bank and partners break ground on $223 million urban water sector reform and sanitation project in Ondo State

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with the Ondo State Government and Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD), has broken ground for the Nigeria Urban Water Sector Reform and Akure Water Supply & Sanitation Project, a $222.9 million initiative to expand access to safe, reliable, and sustainable water and sanitation services.Financed through an African Development Bank Group facility of $124.2 million, a $59.3 million contribution from AFD, and $39.4 million in counterpart commitment from Ondo State, the project strengthens water security, improves public health, and drives inclusive growth across the state. The project will directly benefit over 1.3 million residents of Akure, Ondo City and surrounding to...