70% Of Nigerian Children Lack Water, Sanitation Access – NGO

Save the Children International has raised concerns over the state of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria, revealing that about 70 per cent of children in the country are growing up without access to basic WASH facilities.
The organisation disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja to mark the 2026 Day of the African Child, themed “Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Every Child in Africa.”
According to Save the Children, millions of Nigerian children continue to face daily challenges due to the lack of clean water, safe toilets and handwashing facilities, exposing them to health risks and affecting their education and overall wellbeing.
The organi...