December 13, 2025

Cross River State Introduces New Borehole Drilling Permit Fee to Enhance Water Quality Standards

The Ministry also warned that illegal borehole construction will attract a ₦100,000 fine or a six-month jail term or both. By Emmanuel Ita Stakeholders in the water sector, including domicile/rig owners, the Borehole Drillers Association of Nigeria (BODAN) Unit Coordinators, and officials of the Cross River State Ministry of Water Resources, convened recently to deliberate […]

Cross River State Open Defecation Prohibition Draft Bill Undergoes Critical Review

The STG-WASH chairman affirmed the bill’s significance in advancing public health and environmental sanitation within the state.  By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025. At the meeting, the State Open Defecation (Prohibition) Draft Bill was reviewed. Chaired by Engr. […]

Cross River Ministry Of Water Resources Holds Inaugural Meeting On WASH Sector Regulation

The meeting ended with a commitment to collaborate for universal access to safe water and sanitation, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 6. By Our Reporter On Tuesday, the Cross River State Ministry of Water Resources convened its inaugural stakeholders’ meeting to officially launch the Department of WASH Sector Regulation. This initiative aims to strengthen water, […]

New WASH Policy, Open Defecation Bill Expected To Improve Public Health In Cross River State

Mr Bassey Ebit and Mrs Juliet Orok spoke on behalf of the participants. They are positive that if the bill and policy become operational, lives will be positively impacted. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has urged residents to be hopeful of improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services.  Engr Okon Ita, the Permanent […]