Clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene practices are essential for the survival and development of children. See how UNICEF is supporting the Government of Nigeria to provide access to these basic needs for children. Jan 25, 2024 · Nigerian government, in collaboration with UNICEF and other development partners, has unveiled what looks an ambitious plan to accelerate the provision of climate-resilient, safe, and sustainable drinkingwater, sanitation, and hygiene services within the country. Child deaths due to lack of safewater and unsafe sanitation are among the highest in Africa. Families and communities in northern Nigeria are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis driven by years of conflict and violence by Boko Haram and other non-state armed groups. Nov 6, 2025 · The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns that rapid urbanisation in Nigeria is outpacing sanitation infrastructure, worsening open defecation, and exposing millions to... A new report has revealed that Nigeria is making some progress in improvingaccess to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to its population, with 70 percent of Nigerians having access to basic drinkingwater services. Mar 22, 2018 · “For Nigeria to achieve the global goal of providing access to safewater for every citizen by 2030, it needs to make water, together with sanitation and hygiene, a national priority. During humanitarian emergencies, UNICEF trucks supplies for clean water and safe hygiene to affected areas and settlement camps, providing a first line of defense against disease and malnutrition. We also strengthen the capacity of local WASH partners to prepare for and respond to crises.