Driving Next Generation Sanitation markets and supporting Cholera Control in Nigeria

To support the Government of Nigeria’s ambition, SHF has been providing national level technical assistance to the Ministry of Water Resources for investment readiness. This work continues alongside the launch of the Accelerating Inclusive Sanitation and Hygiene Economy in Nigeria project with the Ministry of Water Resources, implemented by WaterAid Nigeria. 

In line with the National Action Plan (NAP) as well as the National Cholera Plan (NCP), this 30-month intervention addresses key market challenges and engages the private sector to create a viable sanitation economy and improve access to sustainable sanitation and hygiene services in Bauchi, Tafawa Balewa, Misau, and Jama'are Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bauchi State.

The project is expected to directly benefit 904,000 people, representing 60% of the population in the target LGAs, focusing on vulnerable groups, including women, children, and internally displaced persons. Funded by SHF with contributions from the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Switzerland, it forms the thrust of SHF’s Next Generation Sanitation approach that highlights the importance of ensuring operationally, financially and environmentally sustainable and innovative sanitation solutions that are tailored to respond to the specific needs of people and communities, especially women and girls.