The Water Systems for Health (WS4H) programme implemented by Self Help Africa (SHA) has improved or restored access to water services for more than 320,000 people in Kano and Cross River states through interventions aimed at strengthening water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems. Speaking at the National Results and Learning workshop held last week in…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Government, in partnership with Self Help Africa (SHA), has launched four strategic Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) documents aimed at strengthening sustainable and inclusive WASH service delivery across the state. The documents launched on Tuesday in Calabar include the Cross River State Open Defecation Law, Cross River State…
By WASH Media The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State, Dr Fred Okem, has assured that the council will provide budgetary support for WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) programmes through a supplementary budget expected before June 2026. Dr Okem gave the assurance during a four-day advocacy visit by the Network of…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding inclusive and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services with the commissioning of solar-powered boreholes in selected schools across Calabar South local government area, as part of activities commemorating World Water Day 2026, themed “Water and Gender – Where Water Flows,…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In its commitment to strengthening sanitation standards and safeguarding public health, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Open Defecation Prohibition Bill. The bill is a legislative measure aimed at improving sanitation and public health. It aims to ban open defecation in public places and promote…
