Facilitators were led by Mrs Kogbara Ayaba from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, assisted by Mrs Ikwo Bassey from RUWATSSA, and representatives from partner organisations. By TheInvestigator In a significant step towards improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, members of the Obubra Local Government Area Task Group on WASH (LTG-WASH) have […]
The data analysis and presentation were led by two consultants, Mr Benjamin Imoke and Mr Kingsley Ekpenyong. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State government has validated the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) data collated from Obubra Local Government Area. Following a stakeholders’ meeting held on October 27, 2025, the survey was commissioned to determine Obubra […]
Speaking after the commissioning and handing over of the borehole facility, the Clan Head, HRH Omin Omin, expressed gratitude. By Emmanuel Ita Residents of Mbat community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State have commended the Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Agency (RUWATSSA) for making the 2025 World Toilet Day memorable for […]
“You can cook small quantities and keep it hygienic,” she advised, urging food vendors to adopt safer cooking and serving habits. By Emmanuel Ita The Cross River State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) on Monday, December 8, 2025, organised a sensitisation workshop aimed at improving hygiene practices, nutrition education, and food safety among […]
The WS4H Programme is a collaborative effort supported by Self Help Africa and the Cross River State Government. By TheInvestigator A recent baseline survey conducted in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) has revealed major gaps in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and service delivery. The assessment forms part of the ongoing WASH System for […]
Reiterating Dr Hippolatus’ call for prosecution of vandals of WASH infrastructure, the RUWATSSA GM warned that “this is not business as usual.” By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has initiated the implementation of the WASH System for Health (WS4H) programme in the Obubra Local Government Area. Making inroads, the first activity was the stakeholders’ […]
In her vote of thanks, the Vice Principal Academics of the school, Mrs Ike Elemi, expressed gratitude to RUWATSSA for choosing the school as the venue … By Emmanuel Ita The Cross River State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) has commemorated the 2025 Global Handwashing Day, issuing a call for students to become […]
The exercise underscores the Cross River State government’s commitment to the Federal Government’s roadmap to end open defecation by 2030. By TheInvestigator The certification exercise for 207 communities in Ogoja Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State that have claimed to have achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status officially commenced, marking a significant milestone […]
The event reinforced the global call to action for improved access to menstrual hygiene products and nutritious food, particularly in underserved communities. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (CRS-RUWATSSA) on Tuesday hosted a joint celebration of the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Management Day (WMHMD) and World Nutrition Day (WND) […]