Today, 5 years ago, 276 #Chibok girls were abducted, >100 of them are still missing. They represent the '000s of others also missing in NE #Nigeria. Loved and missed by parents & families, and #NotForgotten. medium.com/@UNICEFNigeria… #ForEveryChild, hope.

“When I think of my daughters, I shed a tear & say a prayer for their safe return” -Ali Mustafa. His daughters where taken when an armed group attacked his village. The girls & other children are still missing in conflict-torn NE #Nigeria. #NotForgotten #ChildrenUnderAttack

When children have access to safe water, toilets and soap for handwashing at school, they have a better environment to study, to learn, and to realize their full potential.

This is quite thrilling news. These young Ambassadors and change Agents must be mentored and supported to drive the campaign for improved health outcomes and well-being throughout Africa and around the world

“Girls’ #education goes beyond getting girls into #school. It is also about ensuring girls learn and feel safe while in school.” -Dr Zakari Adam, our Chief of Kaduna field office at the national High Level Women Advocates capacity building meeting in @contactkdsg.

‘’We’re delighted to be launching today two very important documents - the Jigawa State Food & Nutrition Policy and Social Protection Policy." ” – Alh Adamu Fanini, Secretary to Jigawa State Govt. during the launch of the policy documents in #Dutse.

A people's culture, tradition and orientation are strong determining factors in the uptake or otherwise of any behivoural campaigns. UNICEF Nigeria WaterAid Nigeria @WSSCCouncil Sanitation and Water for All

Active involvement of traditional institutions and other strong decision making structures at the local level are key to breaking the barriers towards the uptake of behaviour change campaigns in rural communities in Nigeria. UNICEF Nigeria Global Citizen ⭕ USAID Water 💧🚽🧼 WaterAid Nigeria

I congratulate Edo, Ondo and Cross River states of Nigeria for the WASH commitments made in Berlin, Germany to end open defecation and ensure total sanitation in their states. I hope these are not mere pronouncements but will lead to actual implementation. Global Citizen ⭕ Water Resources NGR

Menstruation is a sign of growth and fertility. It shouldn't be a barrier to school girls accessing quality education. Join the campaign to help break the myths around menstruation today. Help provide safe spaces in school for them. Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA UNICEF Nigeria @WSSCCouncil

Every girl or woman deserves the respect and support of all during menstruation, be it in school, at home, work place or anywhere. I pledge to support them at all times. Kindly do same. #HappyMHMDay2019. @talia_fried WaterAid Nigeria Nanpet Chuktu Muhammadu Buhari Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Innagural speech by the Gov Elect of Jigawa State mentions specifically the state's achievements in WASH. It's interesting Nigerian leaders now recount gains achieved in the WASH sector even at the state level. WASH visibility in Nigeria gradually gaining grounds. UNICEF

"Water is a right, everywhere across the world. Nigeria, Africa’s most populated country, should be no exception." Don't miss this piece by Titilope Fadare (Media For Community Change Initiative) for Global Citizen. globalcitizen.org/en/content/wat…

Menstrual Hygiene Management Day celebration by the Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) Benue State chapter in pictures. It was interesting to hear these young ones say thank you for educating us. WaterAid Nigeria UNICEF Nigeria @WSSCCouncil Global Citizen ⭕

The CLTS approach has helped many communities #EndOpenDefecation around the world. But "it needs to be complemented with other policies or programmes that promote private sector activity". Do you agree? Read the full article via The Conversation Africa: bit.ly/31gybbz #WeekendRead

Completely true. In addition, government partner agencies must also be seen to show commitment from partnership agreements (PAs) needed to sustain the gains achieved to drive sustainable development across the world

We are very happy to celebrate today Tuesday 03/09/2019 with the good people of Logo LGA of Benue State, the Benue State Government, Federal Republic of Nigeria, WSSCC and United Purpose on the occasion of celebration of ODF status of Logo LGA. Congratulations!

Am happy to join the good people of Logo LGA of Benue State, the Benue State Government, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, WSSCC, United Purpose, NTGS, Benue STGS and CLTS Facilitators to celebrate the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status of Logo LGA of Benue State today. Congrats!

Congratulations Nepal for achieving country-wide Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Congrats Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli and the people of Nepal for the great achievement. The time to start work to sustain this gain is now. @WSSCCouncil Nepali Times Global Citizen ⭕ @talia_fried

Let's use our positions of authority and our resources to contribute towards eradication of extreme poverty in the world, even as we commemorate the day of eradication of extreme poverty. Extreme poverty is injustice to humanity. United Nations Muhammadu Buhari Global Citizen ⭕