No.15 Ajasa Street Wuse II Abuja sec@surwash.ng

6,100,000

People with basic drinking water services

+ sustainable access

1,400,000

People with improved sanitation services

ODF contributions

2,000

Schools & healthcare facilities with improved WASH

hygiene compliant

500

Communities with community-wide sanitation status

Achieved/Maintained ODF+
About

Sustainable Urban and Rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH)

Welcome to the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Program. Our initiative is set to revolutionize Nigeria's approach to ensuring universal access to sustainable and safe Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services. Through a dynamic results-based strategy, we're driving impactful change with a dual-component investment totaling US$700 million over six years. .Learn More

No. 15 Ajasa Street Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria
sec@surwash.ng
Core Solutions

Delivering Sustainable WASH Services

Water Supply Modern urban & rural water schemes, quality assurance & safety plans.
Sanitation Promoting improved sanitation, ending open defecation via ODF campaigns.
Hygiene Promotion Behavioral change, handwashing campaigns & hygiene in schools.
Institutional Strengthening Capacity building for states, M&E, policy reform.
Community Engagement CLTS, inclusion, gender equity & stakeholder dialogues.
Capacity Building & Training A major focus is fixing the skills gap in the water sector.
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We're here to answer your questions, explore partnerships, and support sustainable WASH initiatives across Nigeria.

No. 15 Ajasa Street Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria
sec@surwash.ng
+234 813 000 1234
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Frequently Asked Questions

SURWASH stands for Sustainable Urban and Rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. It's a World Bank-assisted program aimed at transforming Nigeria's WASH sector by ensuring universal access to sustainable and safe water supply, sanitation, and hygiene services.
DLI stands for Disbursement Linked Indicators. These are specific, measurable targets that the program must achieve to receive funding disbursements. They ensure accountability and results-based implementation.
IVA stands for Independent Verification Agent. This is an external entity responsible for verifying that the program's DLIs have been achieved before funds are disbursed, ensuring transparency and credibility.
The SURWASH program is implemented across multiple states in Nigeria. The participating states include but are not limited to: Ekiti, Gombe, Imo, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, and Plateau states, with more states joining as the program expands.
Communities benefit through improved access to clean water, better sanitation facilities, and enhanced hygiene practices. Individuals can benefit through training opportunities, employment in WASH-related projects, and improved health outcomes in their communities.
You can get involved by participating in community WASH activities, becoming a volunteer, engaging with your state's SURWASH coordination office, or by spreading awareness about proper water, sanitation, and hygiene practices in your community.

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