Young people in Plateau protest severe water shortage

In 2024, youths in Nigeria’s Plateau State organized large‑scale protests after months of severe water shortages caused by prolonged drought, failing infrastructure and delayed government repairs. Demonstrators blocked roads and staged sit‑ins at government offices, demanding immediate restoration of piped water, investment in reservoirs and boreholes, and accountability for officials accused of mismanaging water resources. The protests drew national media attention and prompted the state governor to pledge emergency water deliveries and a review of the water‑supply system. Views Nigeria