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24 September 2018

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

See how UNICEF is supporting the Government of Nigeria to provide access to clean water for children

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Mariam Magaji

From struggles to dreams of a brighter future

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Pioneering Progress

How Mariam, first female borehole mechanic in northeast Nigeria supports children with clean water

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Restoring dignity and health through improved sanitation

Sato Pan toilet is providing people living with disability with dignity and improved sanitation in north-east Nigeria

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Clean, Safe Places for Menstrual Hygiene in Schools

Schoolgirls in Benue State can now manage their periods better thanks to the provision of WASH facilities funded by the United Kingdom's FCDO.

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WASH Sector-Wide Sustainability Checks

The 2022 SWSC in Nigeria, a first-of-its-kind assessment, was developed by FMWR, NBS with UNICEF's technical support.

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WASH Document (PDF, 3 MB)

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For the love of children

Despite insecurity and other challenges, a sanitation worker in Maiduguri, north-east Nigeria keeps pushing the envelope for the love of children

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UNICEF Nigeria Key Results for Children

2018 - 2022 highlights

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Key Results for Children: 2018 - 2022 Highlights (PDF, 3 MB)

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Open Defecation Free Movement in Nigeria is Saving Lives

A lifesaving feat in the largest LGA in Nigeria reassures that the country can prevent thousands of child deaths

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Back to life

A credit scheme in communities affected by conflict in north-east Nigeria creates access to safe water