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**FG Reiterates Commitment to End Open Defecation in #Nigeria** The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating open defecation across #Nigeria. The government is calling for increased efforts from all stakeholders to achieve this vital goal. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, announced that 135 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and over 30,000 communities have attained Open Defecation Free (ODF) status since the launch of the Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign in 2019. To tackle existing challenges, the Minister outlined several initiatives by the Federal Government, including the declaration of a State of Emergency in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, the National Action Plan to revitalize the sector, the Partnership for Expanded Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (PEWASH) Programme, the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme, as well as Presidential Executive Order 009, which aims to achieve an Open Defecation Free Nigeria by 2025. #Nigerianwatersupplynew #Nigeriasaniationnews Source: FMWRS African Water Works Utility - Private Operator (Water and Sanitation) across #Nigeria African Water Works Utility Western Africa

Periodic assessment of WASH systems is essential for understanding strengths, identifying gaps, and benchmarking performance. These assessments inform targeted interventions, allowing us to focus on critical areas that can accelerate impact. When we fail to periodically assess the WASH building blocks, it may seem like progress is being made, but in reality, no significant results will be achieved. Consistent evaluation ensures that we are truly advancing towards sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene for all. — Vida Duti WaterAid Ghana, Catholic Relief Services, CONIWAS Ghana, IRCWASH, World Vision, PATH #WASHSystemsWATCH #AgendaForChange #GhanaCollaboration #PartneringWithGovernment #SystemAssessment #WaterSanitation #Hygiene

#FridayGift 24/24: Water service providers have the huge task of ensuring that water is safe to drink from source to consumer. To do this, they use tools and strategies such as water safety plans and sanitary inspections. This gift is a compilation of insights on how small towns in Uganda and Mozambique ensure this. They are relevant for other countries as well and for water technicians and water safety officers in water utilities. => The brief informs how: 1. risk management strategies can be sustained to improve cost efficiency, water quality, water conservation, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and public health 2. to sustain water quality from treatment to distribution and in consumers' storage 3. to efficiently monitor pathogens of public health relevance from catchment to household 4. maintain water quality during storage at household. Download the brief here: https://rb.gy/f2zd6t #PREF4WASH Sandec-Eawag #WaterSafetyPlans #Water CORAZON A.

Do You Know: For the 1st time, the World Health Organization fully integrated the concept of water safety planning specifically for small water supplies, in its recent "Guidelines for drinking water quality: small water supplies"? With the twin threats of cholera and flooding incidents across Nigeria and majority of the population relying on small water supplies such as household wells and community boreholes, water safety planning should no longer be a luxury in Nigeria but a necessity. Hence, Network of Water Rights Initiative [NEWARI] is calling for its promotion and prioritisation in water supply across Nigeria. Read More: https://lnkd.in/d_utQqJD #WaterSafetyPlanning #WaterSafetyPlan #Cholera #Flood WaterAid Nigeria Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund World Health Organization African Region UNICEF IHE Delft Institute for Water Education International Centre for Water Security and Sustainable Management under the auspices of UNESCO RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network Water Youth Network Keir Bradwell GiveWell Juan Pablo Ruiz

Today is World Water Day. Water is unarguably the most important environmental topic we should be discussing in today's ever changing climate. We all need it to live, work, recreate, manufacture goods, and feed people. Water is a resource that many take for granted, but not everyone has access to clean, safe, abundant water. See below for an example of how the ERM Foundation is working with strategic partners to help solve some of these water challenges around the globe. #WorldWaterDay #ERMFoundation #Water

South Africa: Free State water services Shortage of technical water and sanitation staff as well as under-skilled managers are some factors contributing to the deterioration of service delivery according to the South African Human Rights Commission report https://zurl.co/z6Kf

📢 INTEGRITY AND REGULATION IN SANITATION Improving integrity and regulation in Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) is key to promoting delivery of better services that leave no one behind. This positively contributes to Zambia's efforts in attaining objectives of SDG no. 6. In this regard, the Water Integrity Network (WIN) held a two (2) day workshop in Kigali, Rwanda (31st July, 1st Aug 2024), focused on addressing aspects of integrity and regulation in sanitation. I was privileged to make a presentation at the workshop in which I highlighted some of the integrity challenges Zambia is facing and how we are addressing them. #To improved service provision and regulation.

MOOC: WATER SAFETY PLANNING Are you involved in providing piped water supplies that are either professionally managed by a water supplier or equivalent management entity? Then this #OpenWHO Course is for you! What you should expect to learn; ▶️The basic principles and steps of water safety planning in urban water supplies ▶️Some common advantages of practising water safety planning ▶️Basic water safety planning terminology in urban water supplies ▶️Successful practices that lead to effective and sustainable water safety planning in urban water supplies ▶️Appropriate World Health Organization resources and tools to help develop and implement a robust water safety plan in urban water supplies. Link to Enroll: https://lnkd.in/e5kec8uf RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network IWA-YWP Canada IWA-YWP Nigeria IWA YWP Pakistan YWP BRAZIL IWA Water Youth Network Zambia Youth Parliament for Water Young Water Solutions The Trinity Challenge International Water Association Aquaya Viva con Agua Juan Pablo Ruiz GiveWell Keir Bradwell Temple Chukwuemeka Oraeki Ikenna Ugwu Oxford Water Katrina Charles

South Africa: Free State water services Shortage of technical water and sanitation staff as well as under-skilled managers are some factors contributing to the deterioration of service delivery according to the South African Human Rights Commission report https://zurl.co/z6Kf

Addressing food security is often easier in theory than in practice, especially considering the unique challenges we face in Nigeria. Issues such as farmer-herder conflicts, rising input costs, lack of mechanization, land fragmentation, and inconsistent government policies all contribute to these complexities. However, food security is not just a national or global challenge; it requires local action. Each of us has a role to play, whether through supporting sustainable agriculture in our communities or even making the most of our own backyard spaces. Together, we can contribute to lasting solutions. Food security begins with you. Get involved and make a difference in your community! #LocalAction #GlobalImpact