As part of the inauguration, a two-day gender awareness training was held for key stakeholders … By TheInvestigator The Network of Female Professionals in WASH Nigeria (FEMinWASH) has inaugurated its Cross River State chapter, marking a significant step in advancing gender equality and inclusive governance in the state’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. The […]
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 […]
According to the communique issued at the end of the workshop, participants adopted the policy and developed an implementation plan, calling on the government to approve and sign it into law within 60 days. By TheInvestigator Cross River State has taken a major step towards strengthening access to safe water and sanitation with the validation […]
Commissioner Mensah expressed confidence in the government’s commitment to improving the living conditions of citizens, particularly those at the grassroots. By Nakanda Iyadim The Cross River State Commissioner for Water Resources, Barr. Bassey Mensah has assured stakeholders that the State’s Water Law, recently passed by the State Assembly, will soon be assented to by Governor […]
It aims to strengthen the capacity of the state’s WASH Media Network, empowering them to serve as watchdogs, storytellers, and advocates. By TheInvestigator In a significant effort to address the ongoing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) crisis in Cross River State, a three-day media training programme for members of the WASH Media Network is taking […]
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 […]
The Open Defecation Prohibition Bill is another legal framework being developed. By Nakanda Iyadim To address the challenges facing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) service delivery, the Cross River State Government has initiated the second review process for the 2011 Water Supply and Sanitation Policy. The Open Defecation Prohibition Bill is another legal framework being […]
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 […]