Session title: Global Support for Victims: Africa’s Rising Water Crisis and

(영문)
Title Mitigating Desertification
(국문) 세션 제목 (For Non-Korean organizers, please leave a blank.)

Date/Time September 05 (THU) / 10:00-12:00

Venue 322A (3F), EXCO

Ministry of Environment, Rep. of Korea/ Korea Water Forum, African Center for Human
Host/Organizer
Adavancement, Social and Community Development, AU-ECOSOCC Nigeria

OVERVIEW / DESCRIPTION:
Africa faces a growing gap between water supply and demand. The situation is worsened by
activities of insurgency destroying infrastructures where in existence coupled with desertification
which are both affecting the health and wellbeing of rural communities, agricultural production
which is leading to food shortage and hunger. The greatest impact will continue to be felt by the
poor, who will continue to experience the most limited access to water resources if no concrete
actions are taken to alleviate the situation.

AU-ECOSOCC and its partners are working together to amplify the impact of the KIWW 2019 with
this specialized Side Event focusing on global support for Victims: Actions and commitment to
Solving Africa’s Rising Water Crisis and Mitigating Desertification. Essentially, the Side Event will
provide participants with first-hand information on Africa’s water situation and the challenge of
desertification with a view to eliciting global support and interventions for the provisions of
portable water in the most vulnerable communities in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

Our Side Event will demonstrate the commitment of 2019 KIWW to helping Africa find solution to
its Water Crisis and Mitigating Desertification. Furthermore, the side event aims to:

To support future projects by highlighting the enablers and barriers for SWM to decision makers as
well as addressing the implementation of UN SDGs 2030 especially goal 6 and African Union
Agenda 2063 Aspiration

Work Program

5 September 2019
Objective: To support future projects by highlighting the enablers and barriers for SWM to
decision makers as well as addressing the implementation of UN SDGs 2030 especially goal 6
and African Union Agenda 2063 Aspiration

1000 – 1005 Registration

WELCOME AND OPENING SESSION
Introduction of the speakers and opening of the event by Glory Utunedi / Mr.
1005 – 1010 Oluseyi A. Olubanjo
1010 – 1015 Welcome Address by the Organizer - By Co-Chair, Hon. John Olasunkanmi
1015 – 1030 Key Speaker Presentation on the tittle of the Session:
Global Support for Victims: Africa’s Rising Water Crisis and Mitigating
Desertification By Hon. Dr. Tunji John Asaolu
1030 – 1035 Group Photo and Coffee / Tea Break
 PART 1:

Presentation on:

1035 – 1045 1). Urban Water for Urban Living – The Role of Legislature - (A case study of
Nigeria) by: Distinguished Senator, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman,
Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Right and Legal Matters, 9 th National
Assembly – Federal Republic of Nigeria

1045 – 1055 2). Floods and Drought: Reasons for Smart Water Management By Mr.
Okonofua Lucky Irhiogbe, Assistant Director, International Organization
Department, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,
Federal Republic of Nigeria

1055 - 1105 3). The Role of Community & Civil Society in Water Management By Ms.
Opeyemi Marcellina Aderinto, Executive Director, African Center for Human
Advancement, Social and Community Development

1105- 1120 Discussion by Panelist / Q+A and Recommendations

PART 2

Presentation on:

1120 – 1130 1). The Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources - By Mr. Abdufatai
Ogundana, Deputy Executive Director, African Youth International
Deevelopment Foundation (AFYIDEF)

1130 – 1140 2). Water Education for sustainability in Higher Education - By Mr. Femi
Olusola Aboge, Director, International Relations & Exchange Programmes,
African School of Diplomacy and International Relations

3). Water Infrastructure and Socio Economic Factors Influencing

1140 - 1150 Sustainable Water Supply - By Dr., Musa Wen Ibrahim, Permanent
Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Federal Republic of Nigeria

1150 – 1155 Discussion by Panelist / Q & A and Recommendation

CLOSING SESSION

1155 – 1200 Closing Remarks and Vote of thank by Ms Opeyemi M. Aderinto – Co-
Organizer
End of Meeting