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 […]
Participants at the workshop collectively underscored the urgent need for increased investment in WASH infrastructure, sustained community engagement, and robust monitoring systems to maintain and expand ODF status across communities. By Asuquo Cletus Communities across Cross River State have intensified calls for stronger grassroots-driven solutions, improved access to potable water, and sustained government investment to […]
Declaring the workshop open, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Barrister Bassey Mensah, underscored the urgency of building resilient systems that can sustain progress in the WASH sector beyond political cycles. By TheInvestigator Key stakeholders in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector in Cross River State have taken decisive steps to strengthen the sustainability of […]
A Certificate of Recognition was presented to His Highness Louis Mesembe Asikpo of LIZMA Table Water in appreciation of his contributions to expanding community access to potable water. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has reinforced its commitment to advancing gender equality and improving access to safe water with the commissioning of solar-powered boreholes […]
The session highlighted the urgent need for sustained maintenance of public water facilities, noting that infrastructure projects often fail prematurely due to neglect, poor management, or lack of accountability. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Chapter of the WASH Media Network has raised fresh concerns over the persistent lack of functional water and sanitation facilities […]
During the meeting, members also received updates on several ongoing WASH-related activities, including … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (STG-WASH) has constituted a nine-member committee to develop a sustainability plan for the group as part of efforts to ensure the continuity of WASH programmes in the state. […]
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 pilot initiative will focus on the Yala, Obubra, and Odukpani Local Government Areas (LGAs), targeting existing TBO network members who … By The Investigator Ekondo Microfinance Bank (Ekondo MFB), a leading microfinance institution based in Calabar, is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Toiletpride Initiative aimed at addressing the sanitation crisis in Cross […]
This milestone reinforces Cross River State’s dedication to institutionalising inclusive, evidence-based, and community-led WASH governance. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has taken a major step to bolster grassroots water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) governance with the inauguration of the Obubra Local Government Area Task Group on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (LTG-WASH). The event, […]
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 […]
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 […]
During the update session, the Programme Manager of RUWATSSA presented progress reports, followed by inputs from development partners. By TheInvestigator In a renewed push to strengthen coordination and accountability in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, the Cross River State Government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA), on Wednesday, October 29, […]
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’ […]
The meeting will commence at 9:00 a.m. prompt and will feature interactive sessions designed to enhance collaboration, sustainability, and impact in the implementation of WASH initiatives across local communities. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) and the Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with Self […]
Global Handwashing Day, celebrated annually on October 15, raises awareness about handwashing with soap as one of the most affordable and effective ways to promote health and save lives. By Scholastica Ferox In commemoration of the 2025 Global Handwashing Day, the Network of Female Professionals in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (FEMinWASH), Cross River State chapter, […]
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 […]
Both officials who spoke to journalists separately in Calabar expressed gratitude to Governor Otu for what they described as his passion, wisdom, and fatherly role in addressing the state’s sanitation challenges. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the release of ₦95 million as counterpart funding for a three-year […]
The exercise underscores the Cross River State Government’s commitment to the Federal Government’s roadmap to eliminate open defecation by 2030. By Nakanda Iyadim Following the implementation of the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Programme, under the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)/Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative, supported by UNICEF in Ogoja local government area of Cross River […]
Will Tillett, Global WASH Advisor for Self Help Africa, Emphasizes Importance of Collaboration. By TheInvestigator As a follow-up to the recent LGA-wide assessment in Yala Local Government Area (LGA), key stakeholders in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector gathered for a one-day workshop to chart a path from data collection to steps to the […]
The Commissioner called upon the Borehole Drillers Association of Nigeria and other major stakeholders to collaborate with the Government to transition to a more regulated and accountable framework. By Nakanda Iyadim In a decisive move aimed at revitalising the water sector, the Cross River State Government has officially issued stern warnings to borehole drillers and […]
As WASH stakeholders left the training, one message rang clear: Cross River’s future health and development depend on what is prioritised today. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) Chairman, Engr Okon Ita has issued a stern warning about the dire state of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) […]
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. […]
… As part of a broader legislative effort that includes nine new laws aimed at addressing the state’s developmental needs. By TheInvestigator In a significant move toward improving public health and ensuring a sustainable water supply, Governor Bassey Edet Otu has officially signed the Cross River State Water Supply and Sanitation Law No. 5, 2025, […]
Describing the bill as “very dear to his heart,” Hon Aruku assured that the executive, led by the people’s first Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, would give the bill the attention it deserves soon. By WASH Media Network Journalists in Cross River State have made a heartfelt appeal to Governor Bassey Otu to promptly sign the […]
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 […]