Today, November 25, 2024, marks the 1-year anniversary of #EnuguWaterDay, a milestone that was supposed to herald a new era of access to clean and potable water for residents of Enugu Metropolis. While the Enugu State Government has made significant strides in rehabilitating the 9th mile scheme to boost water production, the reality on the […]
Nigeria’s quest for a nationwide Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status has just received a significant boost. With only 17 percent of local governments certified as ODF since the launch of the Clean Nigeria Campaign five years ago, there is no gainsaying that the initial 2025 target is no longer feasible. In response, the Nigerian Government has
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November 19th marks World Toilet Day, a day to raise awareness about the importance of sanitation and hygiene. This year’s theme, “Toilet – A place for Peace,” may seem unusual, but it highlights the often-overlooked role that toilets play in our lives. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of toilets as a place for
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Enugu State has reached another milestone in its quest to revamp and restructure the state’s WASH sector for optimal WASH services delivery by successfully transitioning the WASH Units across all the seventeen (17) Local Government Councils in the state to WASH Department In a letter dated, 23rd October 2024, and addressed to all the newly
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A staggering disparity exists in Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status across regions of Nigeria. While 50% of Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the North West have achieved ODF status, a mere 1% in the South West have reached this milestone. The Alarming Gap This striking contrast is a pointer that suggests: Unequal access to safe
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Nigeria’s sanitation landscape presents a stark reality. As of September 2024, only 134 Local Government Areas (LGAs) out of 774 have achieved Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status. More alarming is that 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, still have zero ODF LGAs, a year before the target year – 2025 – by which time
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Did you know achieving universal basic sanitation by 2030 requires $114B in annual capital investments? The private sector plays a vital role in bridging this financing gap! By leveraging innovative solutions, technical expertise, and efficient project implementation, public-private partnerships (PPPs) can deliver scalable and replicable sanitation solutions. The private sector plays a critical role in
NEWARI – Charges Newly Elected Local Government Chairs to Prioritize Access to Clean Water and Sanitation Enugu, Nigeria – The Network of Water Rights Initiative (NEWARI) congratulates the newly elected Local Government Chairmen in Enugu State on their recent election victories. As they begin their tenures. NEWARI urges them to key into the disruptive developmental
Climate change is drastically altering the world we live in. Climate change poses significant risks to sanitation infrastructure and services, particularly in vulnerable communities. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report in 2022 confirms that global warming is projected to intensify the global water cycle and, in doing so, directly impact sanitation
The 79th United Nations General Assembly marks a pivotal moment in the quest to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Summit of the Future highlights the urgent need for international cooperation to tackle pressing issues like climate change, poverty, inequality, conflicts, and global health crises. The summit aims to mobilize political leadership, foster
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Network of Water Rights Initiative (NEWARI), commonly known as WASH Rights Network, is a registered Nigerian Network of Non-Governmental Organizations (with registration number CAC/RN: 190076) that is focused on enhancing access to safe, clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria through a human rights and responsibility-based approach. Integral to the core objectives of the Network is the alleviation of water poverty by promoting collaboration, effective partnerships and synergy amongst WASH-focused organizations in Nigeria. NEWARI is committed to contributing towards the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG #6) to make clean water and sanitation accessible to all.
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