As part of the 2025 World Toilet Day commemoration, RUWES actively participated in a series of national events aimed at promoting safe, clean, and sustainable sanitation in Nigeria.
On 19th November 2025, a Ministerial Press Briefing was held to highlight progress, challenges, and new directions in Nigeria’s sanitation agenda.
Subsequently, on 25th November 2025, RUWES joined stakeholders at the official World Toilet Day event. RUWES was represented by the Head of Secretariat (HOS) alongside the RUWES team.
During the event, Engr. Dr. (Mrs.) Bahijjahtu Abubakar, FNSE, Director of Pollution Control & Environmental Health (PC&EH) of the Federal Ministry of Environment, provided strong technical leadership on environmental health and smart sanitation initiatives. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment also offered strategic oversight and represented the Honourable Minister to officially commission the Smart Toilet facility.
RUWES remains committed to promoting innovative, health-focused, and environmentally sound sanitation solutions that improve the lives of women, households, and rural communities nationwide.
