Joseph Utsev
Nigerian politician
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Joseph Utsev is a Nigerian politician who hails from Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State in Nigeria. He is currently the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation of Nigeria.[1]
Joseph Terlumun Utsev | |
|---|---|
| Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Vice President | Kashim Shettima |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 December 1980 (44 years) |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria, University of Agriculture, Makurdi |
Early life and education
Utsev was born on 2 December 1980 in Benue State, Nigeria. He is a graduate from Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi where he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in civil engineering, graduating with a Second Class Honour “Upper Division” in the year 2004.[2] He also obtained a masters and PhD degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in the years 2007 and 2011.[3][4]
Career life
Utsev was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the minister of water resources and sanitation, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Joseph Utsev is also a lecturer and a professor.[5]
In 2017, he also served as the commissioner of Ministry of Water Resources and Environment in Benue State.[6]
In 2024, Utsev was recognized by the Africa Water Conservation Platform (AWCP) for his leadership in managing water resources, ensuring equitable distribution, and promoting sustainable practices.[7]
