Promoting Comprehensive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services and Uptake

Project Overview

In partnership with the USAID-funded LUWASH Activity, WREP implemented a targeted cholera preparedness and response initiative to address recurrent public health risks in Lagos State. The intervention focused on strengthening surveillance and response capacity by equipping partners and stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to identify, manage, and refer cholera cases.

Project Objectives

• Reduce cholera morbidity and mortality through improved access to safe water and strengthened WASH systems
• Promote effective hygiene and sanitation practices at community level
• Enhance sustainability through institutional capacity building and community empowerment
• Strengthen disaster preparedness and public health resilience in high-risk LGAs

Key Activities & Results

• Grantee Kick-off and Orientation Workshop (November 45, 2024): Two-day workshop at Sojourner by Genesis Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Attended by WREP's Executive Director, Programme Manager, and Knowledge Management Officer. Outcome: Enhanced institutional understanding of project objectives, compliance requirements, and USAID/Chemonics monitoring and reporting standards.
• Engagement with Local Government Councils: WREP formally engaged the Executive Councils of Kosofe, Ikorodu, Shomolu, and Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGAs through official introduction letters. Outcome: Established formal communication channels and strengthened government buy-in.
• Project Visibility and Strategic Communication: Coordinated social and print media engagement across Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, WhatsApp, and national newspapers. Outcome: Enhanced public awareness and stakeholder engagement while reinforcing USAID's visibility requirements.

Key Results

Immediate Outputs: Stakeholders mapped and invited; venue secured for engagement meetings.

Core Results: Readiness of stakeholders to participate in project activities: strong government buy-in and civil society engagement achieved.

Long-term Impact: Full impact could not be realised due to the global closure of USAID projects in February 2025. WREP stands ready to resume implementation should funding be reinstated.

Major Stakeholders

• Commissioner for Environment, Lagos State
• Commissioner for Health, Lagos State
• Lagos State Special Adviser for Health
• Lagos State Wastewater Management Office
• Lagos State Waste Services Regulatory Commission
• Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st), Nigeria: CSO partner
• Chairpersons of Ikorodu, Shomolu, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, and Kosofe LGCs
• 2 Representatives of People with Disabilities (PWDs)

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