The Nigeria National Sanitation Conference 2025 held in Abuja from 17 to 18 November 2025 united WASH policymakers, innovators, local government authorities, private organizations, and communities to address sanitation challenges in Nigeria. The FEMinWASH was very well represented in this conference. Day 1 Day 2
Calabar, Cross River State — October 21, 2025 FEMinWASH, in collaboration with the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the State Planning Commission joined the global community to commemorate Global Handwashing Day 2025 at PCN Primary School, Ikot Mbo, Tinapa Road, Odukpani LGA. Held under the theme “Be a Handwashing Hero,” the…
The FEMinWASH team, comprising several State Executive Committee members, paid a visit to the State Planning Commission (SPC) on Thursday, 9 October 2025. They were warmly received by the Vice Chairman and CEO, Dr. Bong Duke, at his office. During the meeting, the team introduced FEMinWASH and presented its aims and objectives. Dr. Bong Duke…
The State FEMinWASH team, led by the Chairperson Sanitarian Ikwo Eyo, conducted an advocacy and courtesy visit to the State Chairperson of SUBEB, Mrs. Fidelia Okpo Ene, along with her Board and Management team. During the meeting, Sanitarian Ikwo Eyo presented the FEMinWASH initiative, highlighting its focus and vision. In response, Mrs. Fidelia Okpo Ene…
The Network of Female Professionals in WASH Nigeria (FEMinWASH) has inaugurated its Cross River State chapter, marking a significant step in advancing gender equality and inclusive governance in the state’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. The launch, organised in collaboration with Self Help Africa under the WASH Systems for Health (WS4H) Programme funded by…
Global Handwashing Day 2025: “Be a Hand Washing Hero” . The 5AMAS Empowerment Foundation Abuja marked this global event at Jabi Central Motor Park, promoting hand hygiene and disease prevention. We recognize that hand hygiene is crucial in preventing disease transmission, especially in high-traffic areas like motor parks. Our sensitization efforts targeted men, women, food…