Therefore, we are in dire need of support from the government, given the economic realities and to avoid closing factories by members and the attendant job losses and waterborne diseases that would follow if water industry is allowed to collapse.”
The above statement was made by the National President of ATWAP, Dr. (Mrs) Clementina Chinwe Ativie, on behalf of the association at the Trade Fair Exhibition Complex Expoyo, Ibadan.
Since the removal of fuel subsidy by the Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the 29th May, 2023, the prices of foodstuffs and other affordable materials have gone up, making it difficult for people to buy things and leave comfortably the way they used to.
Irked with the challenges of purchasing its materials, Table Water Producers on Tuesday, urged the administration of President Tinubu to come to their rescue before they shut down their production companies.
Ativie reeled out the importance of water in the society, noting that if the government fails to intervene, there would be a good number of job loss and waterborne disease would be prevalent.
Her words: “Again, we want to emphasize that, water remains the source of life and sustainability. For that reason, issues concerning water production and consumption call for every attention from both the producers, which ATWAP represents, and the government that regulates the industry.
That is the only way to promote a healthier society for today’s generation and the others that are coming in the future. Ladies and gentlemen, simply put, water is the only substance created by God that does not have an enemy but continues to refresh each time it is used either for ”bathing or drinking”. Therefore, it must be guided jealously in every way possible.
“The population explosion, coupled with human developmental activities nonetheless, has further made potable water scarce, therefore leading to the abstraction and purification of underground water being sought everywhere for the specific intended use.
“Suffice to say here, as an association, we have always considered the interest of Nigerians as our top priority.
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The packaged water producers in Nigeria understand the importance of providing affordable and safe drinking water to the citizens, and we strive to do so while also dealing with the rising costs of production.
Nylon is our main material for our packaging, and we have no alternative to any other material that can be used to package sachet water.
“Therefore, we are in dire need of support from the government, given the economic realities and to avoid closing factories by members and the attendant job losses and waterborne diseases that would follow if water industry is allowed to collapse.”
