The federal government has said there was no hidden agenda pertaining to the water resources bill being considered in the National Assembly.

In a joint press conference in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture LAI MOHAMMED and the Minister of Water Resources, SULEIMAN ADAMU, said many of those criticizing the bill have not even bothered to read its provisions, thus depending on second-hand information to reach their conclusions.

The Ministers said the bill was designed to provide professional and efficient management of all surface and groundwater for the use of Nigerians.

They added that the bill is for the good of the nation, and has no hidden agenda whatsoever.