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  The Association of Table Water Producers of Nigeria has announced plans to shut down operations, and hike prices of sachet and bottled water due to the high cost of production and raw materials. It noted that the temporary closure would enable operators to clean the system and change some production lines before the commencement of the new price. The  Federal Capital Territory Chairman, Mohammed Akwuh, stated this in Abuja, at a two-day capacity building for members, tagged “Quality product, sustainability and climate change in an unstable economy.” According to him, ATWAP has encountered so many challenges in the course of production, adding that the issue of a power outage has been one of the major challenges faced by producers. He added that the outcome of our sales goes on the economy of the country. “The increase is long overdue. We are truly looking into that for an increase and Nigerians should expect that. “After this training, we are going to shut down for a while s...