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 […]
Mr Wali described Kano and Cross River as “model states” for the WS4H programme, underscoring their success in advocacy, policy reform, and resource mobilisation. By TheInvestigator Mr John Wali, Senior Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Advisor at Self Help Africa (SHA), has urged other Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to emulate the […]
As deliberations continue, the workshop signals a shift in tone within Nigeria’s WASH advocacy space … By TheInvestigator The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable financing, enhanced accountability, and climate-responsive implementation in Nigeria’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, as it convened a high-level three-day advocacy strategy workshop for […]
The workshop also provided a platform for the creation of tools to track WASH infrastructure and projects within their communities and beyond … By Ashie Osor In a bid to strengthen the capacity of Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) members in Cross River State on financial accountability, BudgIT, a Nigerian civic organisation that applies […]
Calling on all hands to be on deck, he said, “Glacier preservation is not just the government’s responsibility.” By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Ministry of Water Resources hosted a high-profile event to mark World Water Day 2025. The event brought together key stakeholders, government officials, and development partners to discuss water resource management and […]
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 […]
Some of the STG-WASH members who spoke to our reporter acknowledged that their capacity has been improved. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Ministry of Water Resources in partnership with Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) and Self Help Africa (SHA), with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), has improved the capacity […]
Terms of References (ToR) for the sub-committees set up during the inaugural meeting were reviewed. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) has proposed a harmonised data system to facilitate access and research, a critical impediment to delivering WASH services. The STG-WASH Chairman, Engr Okon Ita, Permanent Secretary […]
Speaking after her inauguration as the Yala LTG-WASH Chairman, Dr Augustina Okem said she was grateful to lead the group. By TheInvestigator The Local Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LTG-WASH) has been inaugurated to coordinate WASH services in Yala local government area of Cross River State. The body will rekindle the open defecation-free […]
The Commissioner for Water Resources, Barrister Bassey Offiong Mensah in his keynote speech highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated approach to WASH interventions in the state. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has taken a bold step towards addressing critical challenges in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector with the inauguration […]