1) The document outlines a presentation made to the Federal Ministry of Environment in Nigeria on establishing a multi-sectoral partnership for improved sanitation. 2) It proposes forming a national partnership with representatives from government ministries, donors, NGOs and the private sector to develop a joint national plan and harmonize policies and programs. 3) The partnership would be led by a Project Management Unit composed of stakeholders to oversee the development and implementation of a costed operational plan, with the goal of achieving sustainable improvements in environmental sanitation and hygiene.

1. A Presentation to the
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT (FMEnv)
DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL &
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ABUJA NIGERIA
by
Benjamin Ogbalor
EVERLINK TELESAT NETWORK /INITIATIVE FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Block A, WAEC Office Complex.10 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama Abuja Nigeria

2. Presentation outline
1. Background
2. Multi-Sectoral Partnership
3. Strategies
4. Phase I actions: Journey so far...
5. Phase II Actions
6. Phase II - What next (Way Forward)

3. 1. Background
Sanitation covers inter alia:
• Safe collection, storage, treatment and disposal (re-use &
recycling) of human excreta .
• Management of solid wastes.
• Drainage and disposal of household wastewater
• Drainage of storm water; treatment and disposal of
sewage effluents.
• Collection and management of industrial waste products
and
• Management of hazardous wastes (hospital , chemical,
radioactive and other dangerous waste & substances).
• Fight against vectors and mosquitoes, snails, rodents,&
other disease carriers.
• Fight against air pollution- dust, smoke, gases, & odors
• Safe handling of food

4. 1. Background cont’d
• $1 invested in water/sanitation = $7 Productive activity.
• Sanitation related Diseases
12% of national health budgets.
50% of hospital beds occupancy.
70% of Disease Burden
NIGERIA
Access to improved sanitation facilities :37% (1990) 32% (2008)
• 22% OPEN DEAFEACATION(33 Million people)
• Insanitary waste disposal methods: 87%
• Budgetary Expenditure :2008/2009 = (ZERO) 2010 =(<10M)
• 2011 =(ZERO) 2012= (25M)
Access to Improved Source of drinking water: 47% (1990) 58% (2008)
NO : HARMONISED POLICY, CLEAR LEADERSHIP & CAPACITY(IMPLEMENTERS)
Source: UNSGAB (2008) & AMCOW/UNICEF(2011)
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5. 2. Multi-Sectoral Partnership
Aim and Goal
• Attainment of MDG 7 and other related Goals by
2015 (MDG’s 1,4,5,6 & 8).
• ½ pers. without access to Sanitation/Water
Specific Objectives & Benefits:
• To align actions around National Priorities.
• To harmonise and integrate individual programmes
from different sectors and actors
• Jointly develop /Implement one National Plan.
• Improved Funding /Reduce waste
• Enhance accountability/Greater efficiency in
resource usage.
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6. 2. Multi-Sectoral Partnership cont`d
Initiatives : National Level
 Sanitary Inspectors Programme in the 60s..
 FGN Circular No.EC(99) 96 & 97 transferred Sanitation function
from MDA,s to FMENV
 National Environmental Policy (2005) by Federal Ministry of
Environment.
 National Environmental Sanitation Action Plan (2005) by
Federal Ministry of Environment.
 Several Policy Guidelines developed (2005) by Federal
Ministry of Environment.
 Revived (2007) National Task Group on Water Sanitation
(NTGS) by Federal Ministry of Water Resources in
collaboration with UNICEF and WaterAid.
 FMENV & ICD MOU towards a Multi-Sector National Partnership
on Sanitation & Hygiene.
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7. 2. Multi-Sectoral Partnership
Initiatives Cont’d: National Level
FGN Circular No.EC(99) 96 & 97 led MDA’s to transfer the
following Sanitation Units to the FMENV (1999).
S/N Federal Ministries affected Units, Sections and Departments moved
1 Agriculture Forestry Department, (Including Wildlife)
Forest Monitoring, Evaluation and
Coordinating Unit (FORMECU)
2 Health Environmental and Sanitation Unit
3 Petroleum Resources Oil & Gas Pollution Control Unit of DPR
4 Works and Housing Coastal Erosion Unit
Environmental Assessment Unit
Sanitation Unit
5 Water Resources Soil Erosion and Flood Control Unit
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8. 2. Multi- Sectoral Partnership cont`d
Instrument for setting up the partnership
 Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness (2005) towards achieving the MDGs.
(Aid Effectiveness; Ownership; Harmonisation; Alignment; Results; and
Accountability)
 Accra Agenda for Action (2008) call for Country Ownership and engagement
of parliament and civil society organisations (CSOs); and Building more
effective Partnerships.
 eThekwini Declaration (2008)- Ministers @ Durban SA & AU Head Of State
in Egypt commit to 0.5% of GDP Investment into Sanitation. Coordination
+Leadership.
 FMENV & ICD MOU on partnership for Sanitation & Hygiene(2010)
 HLF 4(2011) Busan Korea - Assess delivery on Donor Commitments; Measure
Progress made on Set Targets & Impact of Aid; Generate new momentum
towards progress; and Examine Options (Demand instead of Supply driven
Aid)
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9. 3. Strategy: One National Plan
Approach
 Dialogue and Consultation
 Setting up of Structure for the Partnership thus:
- A CONGRESS (all stakeholders & chaired by
FMENV) Policy ,Plans, Budget,& Oversight.
- A PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU)-
Elected by Congress: Executive Arm
- A SECRETARIAT (Initiative for Community
Development): Support Services.
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10. 4. Phase I actions: Journey so far...
completed stages
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S/N Actions Dates
1 Development of National Partnership on Environmental
Sanitation .MOU SIGNING –FMENV/ICD
March, 2010
a Set up Project Secretariat April, 2010
b Stakeholder consultation ,engagement & meetings July, 2010
c Further Consultations & Advocacy towards Launch Aug-Oct 2010
d Launching of Partnership December, 2010
2 VALIDATED Project Management Unit (PMU) membership Jan-Feb, 2011
3 Review of sectoral policies and national environmental
Sanitation policies and guidelines developed by the
Ministry .
Feb 2011

11. 4. Phase I : Journey so far......
Partners at Consultative Meeting July 20,2010:
MDA’s: 21
Private Sector: 4
Media: 12
State Government: 1
CSO: 5
Donors: 6
• Total 49
• 69 participants attended the Partnership Launch.
• 8 categories of stakeholders.(MDAs,States,LGAs,CSOs,PSO)
• PLUS : Engage New and Additional Partners for sustainability.
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12. 5. WHY...... Partnership?
Sanitation /Partnership Central to MDG’s
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Env. Sanitation &
Hygiene
Partnerships
MDG 1
Eradicate Extreme
Poverty and Hunger
MDG 2
Achieve Universal
Primary Education
MDG 4
Reduce Child Mortality
MDG 8
Develop a Global
Partnership for
Development
MDG 6
Control HIV, Malaria
and other Diseases
MDG 7
Ensure Environmental
Sustainability
MDG 3
Promote Gender
Equality and Empower
Women
MDG 5
Improve Maternal
Health

13. 5. Phase II Actions
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S/N Actions Dates
1 Review & Align Sectoral Policies with National
Environmental Sanitation Policy
August -Sept, 2012
2 Situation & Gap analysis of Environmental Sanitation &
Hygiene in Nigeria
August-Sept , 2012
3 Development of one National Plan on Environmental
Sanitation / Hygiene for Nigeria
Oct- Dec 2012
4 Development of Framework / Guidelines for States & Local
Government Plans
Oct- Dec 2012

14. 6. Phase II - What next?
Third Level/Immediate Actions
 Constitute & strenghen the Project Management Unit (PMU) .
 Validated Costed Operational Plan.
 Develop Funding Mechanisms.
 Assign Roles and Responsibilities.
 Develop one National Plan on Environmental Sanitation & Hygiene
 Launch and Adopt Plan
 Develop Joint Implementation Framework.
 Commence Joint Implementation
 Joint Assessment ,Reports & Reviews
Required Activities
Strengthen Broad based National Partnership
 Develop framework & guidelines for State & local government plans
 Set-up state working teams- capacity building & training for State teams
 Technical & Financial assistance to state committees/teams
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15. eThekwini declaration
To ensure that one, principal, accountable
institution takes clear leadership of the
national sanitation portfolio; establish one
coordinating body…..
TOGETHER FOR SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT
OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR PEOPLE
THANK YOU
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From left : Esan of UNIDO, Jeremy of USAID, Elizabeth of AMCOW, Olorunfemi
(Perm. Sec.) FMENV, Dada (Dir. Pollution Control ) FMENV & Ogbalor of ICD.
NEW FACE OF PARTNERSHIP 16

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From left : Esan of UNIDO, Jeremy of USAID, Elizabeth of AMCOW, Olorunfemi
(Perm. Sec.) FMENV, Dada (Dir. Pollution Control ) FMENV & Ogbalor of ICD.
NEW FACE OF PARTNERSHIP 17

18. Project Management Unit (PMU)
• FMENV and its Regulatory Agencies
• Federal Ministry of Water Resources
• Federal Ministry of Health
• Ministry of Women Affairs
• Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs
• Donor Agencies/International Development
Agencies (IDA)
• CSOs/NGOs(plus 1 media person)
• MDG Office /the Presidency 18