By Abdullahi Jalalludeen
In a significant effort to address the ongoing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) crisis in Kano State, Self Helf Africa begins a three-day media training programme for members of the WASH Media Network in Kano.
The training is taking place in Tahir Guest Palace Kano from May 30th to 1st June , 2025.
This training, organized under the WASH Systems for Health (WS4H) Programme, is supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Self Help Africa (SHA).
The training aims to strengthen the capacity of the state’s WASH Media Network, empowering them to serve as watchdogs, storytellers, and advocates.
The training, themed “The Role of the Media in Strengthening WASH Systems in Kano State,” reflects a growing recognition of the media’s influence in shaping policy, amplifying community voices, and exposing systemic failures in service delivery especially in underserved and rural areas.
Mr Wale Elekolusi, the National Coordinator of the WASH Media Network, encouraged participants to be more critical in their reporting.
Elekolusi noted that Self Help Africa, the leading organization in this initiative, has over 25 years of development experience in Nigeria, with proven efforts across sectors such as climate resilience, agriculture, and waste management.
The WS4H initiative builds on this legacy, aiming to transform WASH systems for long-term sustainability.
During the three days intensive training, participants will engage in workshops focusing on data journalism, investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling, and WASH policy analysis.
The programme also includes a field tour to Makoda local government area of Kano State, a WS4H implementation site, providing journalists with firsthand insight into the realities of WASH service delivery and its impact on everyday life.
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