Re-Introducing SURWASH

Inadequate WASH conditions in Nigeria account for 73% of the total burden of enteric infections and diseases,

resulting in over 255,000 preventable deaths every year.

Development Objective:

To increase access to sustainable and climate-resilient
water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services
while strengthening sector institutions.

Strategic Value:

A transformational sector reform programme
demonstrating scalable models for service delivery,
governance, and behavioural change across Nigeria.

Key Achievements/Progress Signals:

Rehabilitation and
construction of water
treatment plants &
networks
Improved urban
service delivery across
major cities
Strengthened state
water agencies and
regulatory frameworks.
Increased community
engagement and
hygiene awareness.

Strategic Pillars:

Water Supply: Expan-
sion & rehabilitation of
urban and rural sys-
tems.
Sanitation & Hygiene:
Ending open defecation
& driving behaviour
change (SBCC).
Institutional Strength-
ening: Governance
reforms & utility perfor-
mance improvement.
Performance-Based
Financing (PforR):
Results-driven
disbursement approach.

Expected Impact:

1. DLI 3 - 1,784,789 people
provided with basic
drinking water services

2. DLI 5 - 11,000 people
provided with access
to improved sanitation
services

3. DLI 6 - 120 ODF+
verified communities

4. DLI 7 - 765 schools and
Health Care Facilities
with improved WASH
services