Network of Water Rights Initiative - NEWARI

NEWARI - WASH RIGHTS NETWORK is a civil society coalition group working to improve WASH access through evidence-based advocacy and sensitization on WASH Rights.

[Network of Water Rights Initiative - NEWARI @WashNetwork]

Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria and key things you need to know about this "disease of poverty".

➡️ Cholera is DEADLY BUT PREVENTABLE!!!

🚰 With improved access to clean water and sanitation, we can curb this ugly trend.

#Cholera #Lagos #CholeraVaccine #WASH

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Women & girls are the first stewards of water, collecting it, protecting sources,& sustaining households. Yet their voices are often missing where water decisions are made. Let us change this! When women lead in water planning & governance, systems become more sustainable & equ

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The #IWD2026 theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” by UN Women is a reminder that a sustainable future must include women in the decisions shaping it.
#RightsJusticeAction #WomenAndWater #IWD2026

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BLUE NEWS DIGEST February 2026
Update Sunday, February 1, 2026
Every day the most important headlines on water and sanitation from around the world, compiled by the Blue Community Network, defending water as a common, public good and a human right.
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@elonmusk @elonmusk Clean Drinking Water Supply is proxy to?

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Is it access to basic drinking water or clean drinking water? Access to basic drinking water is not the same as access to clean drinking water (Safely managed drinking water). You have used both in the same stat.

[StatiSense @StatiSense]

STATES WITH THE HIGHEST ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER IN NIGERIA

1 🟣Lagos — 98%
2 🟣Ogun — 97%
3 🟠FCT (Abuja) — 96%
4 🟣Osun — 94%
5 🟢Anambra — 93%
6 🟢Imo — 92%
7 🔴Kano — 92%
8 🟣Oyo — 92%
9 🟣Ondo — 91%
10 🟤Rivers — 91%
11 🟤Edo — 89%
12 🟣Ekiti — 88%
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National average: 71%

🟠NC 🔴NW 🟢SE 🟤SS 🟣SW

All six South-West states appeared on the list of states with the highest access to basic drinking water in Nigeria, Lagos (98%) and Ogun (97%) are the top two nationwide.

#Statisense
(NDHS, 2024)

[Network of Water Rights Initiative - NEWARI @WashNetwork]

@StatiSense Is it access to basic drinking water or clean drinking water? Access to basic drinking water is not the same as access to clean drinking water (Safely managed drinking water). You have used both in the same stat.

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@StatiSense How many states have a functional water corporation? Are these stats based on self-supply, which is not monitored by govt.?

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A new month is here. It's chance to care for our communities through clean & safe water.
Every drop we protect brings health, dignity, & hope to families around us.

Let’s keep our sources clean, & support one another in building a healthier future for all.
#Happy_New_Month

[Network of Water Rights Initiative - NEWARI @WashNetwork]

On this international day of celebration, we congratulate Enugu State government, and particularly, Igbo-Etiti LGA, for achieving ODF status. We are proud to be associated with this incredible milestone.
@UNICEF_Nigeria
#Worldtoiletday #odf #endwaterpoverty #buildatoilettoday.

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We are excited to be participating in a capacity building on Climate Resilience Community Water Safety Planning (CR-CWSP) workshop as we continue to strengthen climate-resilient WASH systems in Enugu State.
#ClimateResilience #WASH #WaterSafety #ClimateAction

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Greater Ukehe Water Scheme in @igboetitilga is revitalized and reticulated across 17 water galleries in the communities.

This is another commendable step in the right direction by the LGA Administration.
https://t.co/Eei1QFgzcG

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@Onyia1 will be on @AfiaTvOfficial to discuss "Developments at the Enugu Water Facility".

#NdiEnugu Tune in and share your thoughts on the #EndEnuguWaterScarcity situation.

#ClaimYourWaterRights

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We are currently collaborating with @UNICEF_Nigeria in a field monitoring exercise at Igbo-Etiti LGA, Enugu as the LG edges closer become the 1st in the state to achieve ODF status.
We are excited to contribute to this important milestone in advancing public health.
#WASH #ODF

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We are committed to a sustained collaboration with WaterAid, UNICEF Nigeria and other development partners and CSOs to end Open Defecation in Enugu State.
#WASH #ODF #CleanNigeriaCampaign #EnuguState #Sanitation
#SDG6

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Continuing our strategic support to #EnuguState in it's effort to achieve state-wide ODF status, we joined other members of the State STGS in a meeting with the Hon. Commissioner for Water Resources, welcoming the Clean Nigeria Campaign team on their visit to Enugu State.
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The CNC team was in the state to evaluate the progress of the ODF drive in the state.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing WASH outcomes & supporting policy implementation that accelerates access to safe sanitation for all.
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Ongoing!
We’re participating in the workshop to strengthen the capacity of the Local Task Group on Sanitation, working alongside government and development partners to build a healthier, cleaner, and more inclusive future for all. This workshop is supported by @WaterAidNigeria

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From the Nigerian Blue Community NEWARI – Network of Water Rights Initiative: Strengthening Advocacy for Human Rights in WASH. NEWARI Joins Enugu State Task Force on Sanitation (STGS).
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[NOIPolls @NOIPolls]

Access to clean and safe water remains a critical issue in Nigeria, affecting millions of lives every day. Despite being home to vast water resources, many communities still struggle with inadequate access to potable water, leading to health risks, reduced quality of life, and economic hardship.

Read our latest Water Poll Report - https://t.co/8z4b6x1Bfb

#WorldWaterDay2025
#NOIPollsVoices
#WaterIsLife
#SustainableDevelopment

[Network of Water Rights Initiative - NEWARI @WashNetwork]

We are excited to share that we have been selected to serve on the Enugu State Task Force Group on Sanitation (STGS), a key platform set up by the state government to evaluate & validate WASH & particularly ODF initiatives Enugu State.
Read more: https://t.co/MP92OZm7Zj