The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has commenced the construction of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities at the Primary Health Care (PHC) Centre in Ketti, Kabusa Ward, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The project aims to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services for patients, health workers, and residents of Ketti and surrounding communities. This initiative is an intervention by the FCT Administration to address the need for better WASH services in the area.
The ground-breaking ceremony for the project was flagged off by the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, Mrs Nancy Sabanti Nathan, represented by the Director, Reforms Coordination and Service Improvement, Dr Jummai Ahmadu. Dr Ahmadu described the ceremony as an important project management milestone and a demonstration of the FCT Administration's commitment to the successful implementation of the project. The event marked a significant step towards ensuring that the community has access to essential WASH services.
The project is being implemented through the FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Directorate (FCT RUWASSA), in collaboration with UNICEF and China Exim Bank. The partnership aims to strengthen WASH services to beneficiary communities across the FCT. The involvement of these stakeholders is crucial to ensuring the project's success and sustainability. The FCT Administration is working to ensure that the project is completed to the required standards and specifications.
Dr Ahmadu noted that the ceremony symbolized community ownership and social responsibility, stressing that the sustainability of WASH infrastructure depends largely on the willingness of beneficiaries to take ownership of and protect the facilities. The presence of traditional rulers, women, youths, community members, and other stakeholders at the ceremony was significant, as their involvement would help strengthen community ownership and ensure the proper maintenance of the facilities.
The ground-breaking event provided an opportunity for stakeholders, including FCT RUWASSA, UNICEF, and China Exim Bank, to reaffirm their commitment to the project and ensure alignment with approved timelines, standards, and specifications. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of residents in Ketti and surrounding communities, improving their access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
The FCT Administration's effort to improve WASH services in the area is a significant step towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6, which focuses on clean water and sanitation. The project is also expected to enhance the overall well-being of residents, reducing the risk of water-borne diseases and improving the quality of life.
The construction of WASH facilities at the Ketti PHC Centre is a welcome development for the community, which has been lacking in these essential services. The project is expected to be completed soon, and the community is eagerly awaiting its completion. The FCT Administration's commitment to improving WASH services in the area is a testament to its dedication to the well-being of its residents.
Key points
- The FCT Administration has started building WASH facilities at Ketti PHC Centre in Abuja to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
- The project is being implemented through FCT RUWASSA, in collaboration with UNICEF and China Exim Bank.
- The project aims to strengthen WASH services to beneficiary communities across the FCT.
