RUWES Joins Stakeholders to Address Highly Hazardous Pesticides in Nigeria
The Rural Women Energy Security (RUWES) Initiative Nigeria was honored to participate in the Inception Workshop for the project “Addressing Highly Hazardous Pesticides Responsible for Poisoning and Deaths in Nigeria for Improved Decision-Making and Effective Poisoning Prevention.” This critical gathering convened key national and international stakeholders committed to tackling the growing threat posed by toxic pesticides.
The technical sessions featured expert presentations on a range of pressing issues, including:
- Addressing HHPs to Reduce Poisonings and Suicides – CPSP
- Prevalence of HHP Poisoning and Promotion of Sustainable Alternatives in Nigeria – AAPN
- Advancing Efforts Toward Eliminating HHPs in Nigeria – NAFDAC
- Research on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Policy – Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative
- Surveillance Work on Pesticide Poisoning in Nigeria – UK-HSA Nigeria
- Importance of Monitoring Pesticide Poisoning and Data Collection – CPSP
RUWES was represented by the Head of Secretariat, Mrs. Jumaima Ella, alongside a member of the Secretariat team, reaffirming the organization’s dedication to protecting the health and wellbeing of rural communities.
At the workshop, RUWES highlighted its ongoing efforts to reduce dependence on toxic pesticides through climate-smart agricultural practices. These include scaling biogas technology that transforms agricultural waste into high-quality organic NPK fertilizer, as well as training rural women farmers on safe, sustainable, and environmentally friendly farming techniques.
RUWES remains committed to strengthening partnerships, promoting sustainable alternatives, and safeguarding vulnerable populations—especially rural women and children—from the dangers of highly hazardous pesticides.
Together, we can prevent poisoning, protect livelihoods, and build a pesticide-safe future for Nigeria.
