Oyo State Government is working in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to review, finalise, and validate the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) policy document and its implementation strategies.


The Chairman, Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Babalola Afobaje, said this at a stakeholders’ engagement in Ibadan.

Afobaje said the collaboration with UNICEF and WaterAid Nigeria will enhance water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services within the state.

He said the measure was a significant milestone aimed at overview of the policy-gathering principles and institutional arrangements.

“This document is essential for attracting investments from both local and international development partners, as it outlines the state’s commitment to improving access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and achieving an open defecation-free status,” he said.

Afobaje also emphasized the Agency’s dedication to transforming the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) policy into actionable law through an executive order.

According to him, the validation marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of sustainable development and climate resilience in the state and the sub-region.

“This move aims to ensure the policy’s sustainability and effectiveness in creating a healthier environment”, he said.

“The workshop underscored the importance of involving various stakeholders to ensure the policy is comprehensive and addresses the unique needs of different communities within the state.”

The validation of the WASH policy is anticipated to provide a clear framework for implementing WASH initiatives across Oyo State.


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