Akwa Ibom State Launches Roadmap to Achieve Water Sanitation and Hygiene Goals by 2030

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The Akwa Ibom State government has taken significant steps towards achieving its Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Open Defecation Free (ODF) roadmap by 2030. A two-day maiden WASH training workshop for the 31 local government areas was organized by the state Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation in Uyo, the state capital. The workshop aimed to equip local government leaders and stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to strengthen their WASH governance and service delivery. The state government has developed a draft State Action Plan (SAP) to guide its efforts in improving WASH services across the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Akwa Ibom State government has launched a roadmap to achieve WASH and ODF goals by 2030, with a focus on improving access to basic services, including water and sanitation.
  • The draft State Action Plan (SAP) will guide government efforts in improving WASH services across the 31 local government areas of the state.
  • The SAP is part of three major WASH documents ratified by the State Executive Council (SEC), including the state WASH Policy and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
  • The ARISE agenda of the present administration emphasizes the importance of improving access to basic services, including water and sanitation.
  • The workshop aimed to equip local government leaders and stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to strengthen their WASH governance and service delivery.
  • The state government has emphasized the importance of participation, accountability, and community-led total sanitation in achieving WASH goals.

Statistics:

  • The state government aims to achieve WASH and ODF goals by 2030.
  • The draft State Action Plan (SAP) will guide government efforts in improving WASH services across the 31 local government areas of the state.
  • The three ratified WASH documents include the state WASH Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, and Roadmap for Making Akwa Ibom State Open Defecation Free by 2030.
  • The state government has committed to revitalizing the WASH sector in Akwa Ibom State through decentralization, capacity building, and partnerships.

Sources:

  • LEADERSHIP: "Akwa Ibom Govt Launches Roadmap for WASH Goals" (no date)
  • Oral statement by Hon. Ubuo Ubuo, Commissioner of Water Resources and Sanitation, at the WASH training workshop.