By Glory Akpan Katsina State Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr Bishir Gambo, has expressed delight over the state’s recognition as Open Defecation Free (ODF) by the Clean Nigeria Campaign Secretariat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ODF status is given to states or communities where everyone uses safe,Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has begun reviewing its strategic plan to strengthen its role in promoting universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across Nigeria. This formed the focus of discussions at the opening of the three-day Review and Development ofContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has said that achieving an Open Defecation-Free (ODF) Nigeria will depend largely on behavioural and attitudinal change among citizens, backed by community ownership of sanitation practices. Mrs Elizabeth Ugoh, Director of Water Quality Control and Sanitation at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources andContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to promoting disability-inclusive access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria through its $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme. This reaffirmation came during a roundtable discussion on disability inclusion in WASHContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The lack of proper Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in Nigerian schools continues to hinder students’ education, especially for girls. Many students are forced to endure unsanitary conditions, leading to health risks, absenteeism, and disruptions in their learning. Bilkisu Yahaya, aContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory An Irish charity organisation, Self Help Africa (SHA) Nigeria, has called for urgent action to increase women’s participation in leadership and decision-making roles within the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. Joy Aderele, Country Director of the organisation made this call in a statement to mark theContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged government agencies to collaborate and optimise resources effectively and prevent duplication in WASH projects across Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states. UNICEF WASH Officer at the Kano Field Office, Mrs Stella Terver, made this appeal on Friday in Zaria.Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Flooding has become an increasingly frequent and devastating worldwide. Often it leaves communities to contend with displacement, disease outbreaks and huge economic losses. In Borno State, the September 2024 Alau Dam burst revealed shortcomings in emergency preparedness and response systems and underscored theContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade WaterAid Nigeria, in partnership with civil society organisations (CSOs) on Monday commenced a training programme to prioritise financing for the underfunded Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. Theodora Igboaruka, Policy and Advocacy Manager, WaterAid Nigeria, emphasised the role of sanitation and hygiene in national development at aContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade YouthWASH Initiative Africa has urged all tiers of government to prioritise improving sanitation and eliminating open defecation in Nigeria. The appeal comes as the organisation, in partnership with NYSC and the Clean Nigeria Campaign, prepares to mark the 5th anniversary of the Clean Nigeria: Use the ToiletContinue Reading
