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WASH systems for health program inaugurated in Kano
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), a Foreign Common Wealth Development Office (FCDO) funded programme has inaugurated Systems for Health Programme (WS4H) in Kano.
Inaugurating the programme on Tuesday in Kano, the Programme Manager, Mr John Wali, explained that the programme aimed to significantly enhance access to and utilization of inclusive, reliable and resilient WASH services in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
He said that WS4H was funded by FCDO to the tune of 5 million pounds and the programme duration was four years (2024-2028).
According to him, WS4H focuses particularly on empowering women and girls, geared towards fortifying the foundational pillars such as institutions, policies and regulations.
“WASH services in overreaching vision is to utilize UK Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) as a catalyst for mobilizing diverse funding streams, encompassing both public and private sources.
“Self Help Africa (SHA), an international development organisation, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, committed to the vision of ‘Sustainable livelihoods and healthy lives for all in a changing climate.
“With nearly 50 years of experience working across 17 countries, including Nigeria since 1999, our organisation has achieved significant milestones such as facilitating Nigeria’s first open defecation free (ODF) LGA in 2016.
“In Nigeria, as implementing partners, Self Help Africa (SHA) will forge strategic alliances with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation along side state government and relevant institution in conjunction with consortium of partners,” he said.
Earlier, Director, Water Quality Control and Sanitation, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mrs Elizabeth Ugo, said that the Federal Government’s aim was to address challenges by working together with local communities, government and non-governmental agencies, and international partners.
Represented by Chief Scientific Officer of the Ministry, Hajiya Amina Musa, further said that they aim to build resilient WASH systems that are sustainable, inclusive and capable of meeting the needs of all individuals, particularly the vulnerables.
“The significance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) cannot be over stated. Access to clean water, adequate sanitation and proper hygiene practices are fundamental to human health and dignity,” she said.
Some of the participants who spoke at the event said that the programme would go along way in solving problems related to water and sanitation.
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Mercy Corps, a Non – Government Organisation (NGO) , on Wednesday, handed over a newly constructed Veterinary Clinic and a rehabilitated structure in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA), to the Katsina State Government.
The project, which included a 20,000-litre capacity upgraded solar-powered borehole, was executed under the European Union-funded Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience (CPCRR) project.
The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD).
Speaking during the event, the Commissioner for Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Kastina State,Prof Ahmed Bakori, commended Mercy Corps and its partners on such commitment to support peace and development in the state.
While praising the state government for restoring peace and stability, the said the project would improve livestock services and the welfare of farmers who depend on animal health services for livelihood.
Bakori buttressed that improved security in the state had enabled development partners to implement meaningful interventions in communities affected earlier.
He said,” Recently, Gov. Dikko Radda was in South Africa to explore strategies for boosting livestock production and strengthening the livestock value chain in line with the government’s economic development agenda.”
In his remarks, Mercy Corps Senior Programme Manager, Mr Philip Ikita, expressed satisfaction on the timely and successful implementation of the project in Danmusa.
He stated that although Mercy Corps began its operations in the state in 2023, security challenges, initially, had prevented the organisation from accessing some areas, including Danmusa.
Ikita said that the project would improve access to essential services, strengthen livelihoods and contribute to sustaining peace in the community.
“The project involves the upgrade of a veterinary clinic from a two room structure into a fully functional six office facility,
“The was embarked on to strengthen livestock healthcare services in the area,
“The programme builds on the success of the Conflict Mitigation and Community Reconciliation (CMCR) project and seeks to promote long-term peace and stability in Northwest Nigeria.
“It works across 48 communities in Zamfara and Katsina States, addressing the root causes of conflict, enhancing community resilience, and strengthening socio-economic recovery,” he said.
Also, the District Head of Danmusa, Ahmadu Abubakar, expressed appreciation to Mercy Corps and its partners for the intervention, describing the projects as timely and beneficial.
Earlier, the Chairman of Danmusa LGA, Ibrahim Na-Mama, represented by his Deputy, Musa Muhammad, expressed appreciation for the projects, assuring that the council would support efforts to safeguard them.
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Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has congratulated First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday.
In a congratulatory message, Senator Musa described the First Lady as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerians.”
Sen.Musa praised Senator Tinubu’s life of impact, devotion to God, and service to the nation.
He celebrated her compassion, strength, and dedication to the welfare of women, children, and the less privileged, noting that she continues to inspire hope across Nigeria.
The Senator wished the First Lady many more years in good health, wisdom, and strength, expressing confidence that she will continue to support President Bola Tinubu and champion noble causes that will uplift the nation.
On behalf of the people of Niger East, I join in celebrating the First Lady’s special day and pray for her continued good health and well-being.
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