SSDO, WaterAid Nigeria Organizes Enugu State WASH Sector Coordination Meeting

The success of any project is hinged on the ability of the stakeholders to liaise effectively to deliver cross-cutting solutions that will ultimately improve the lives of beneficiaries. 

Understanding the importance of partnership to the growth of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Enugu state, South Saharan Social Development Organization, in partnership with WaterAid Nigeria, organized a WASH sector coordination stakeholder engagement in collaboration with the Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) Enugu State chapter, and the Enugu State Small Town Water Agency (ENSTOWA) –Ministry of Water Resources. 

The meeting’s objective was to remove sectional barriers in WASH-related interventions across the state and to promote multi-sectorial, structured, operationalized, measured, and evaluated WASH services in the state. Stakeholders present include the Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr. Felix Nnamani,  Special Adviser to the Governor on Donor Relations, Hon. Dubem Onyia, Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Water Resources, Dr. Ada Nwoye, civil society organizations, government agencies, and media agencies. 

Going forward, the group hopes to integrate the various organizational work plans into the government’s plan, identify schools lacking sanitation facilities, and provide the infrastructure. Ultimately improving access to water and sanitation facilities in the state.