Young people in Plateau protest severe water shortage

In 2024, youths in Nigeria’s Plateau State organized protests after months of severe water scarcity caused by drought, broken pipelines and inadequate government response. Demonstrators blocked roads and held sit‑ins at local government offices, demanding immediate repairs to the water supply system, emergency water trucks, and a long‑term plan to improve infrastructure and manage the region’s dwindling water resources. The protests drew national media attention and prompted the state governor to pledge emergency aid and a review of water‑management policies. Views Nigeria