70% Nigerian kids deprived of basic WASH services –Study

Millions of Nigerian children continue to grow up without access to clean water, safe sanitation and basic hygiene facilities, according to recent data highlighting the country’s persistent WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) crisis.
Figures show that about 70 per cent of Nigerian children lack access to essential WASH services, exposing them to preventable diseases and limiting their opportunities to learn and thrive. More than 161 million Nigerians rely on contaminated water sources, while only six per cent of healthcare facilities provide basic WASH services.
Save the Children International in a statement disclosed that the situation remains particularly challenging in schools, wh...