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Reckitt Honoured for Contributions to Nigeria’s WASH Sector
Reckitt, a global hygiene and health leader, has been recognized for its impactful contributions to Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. The award was presented by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation during the 2024 Global Handwashing Day event in Abuja.
The recognition highlights Reckitt’s initiatives, particularly through its brands Dettol and Harpic. In 2024, Dettol’s Hygiene Quest program directly reached over 250,000 individuals and indirectly impacted 2 million people, promoting life-saving handwashing practices. Since 2013, the program has educated over 6 million children and 4 million mothers.
Harpic has championed improved sanitation practices, collaborating with the Federal Ministry on initiatives like “World Toilet Day” to combat open defecation and advance Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6).
Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh, Head of External Affairs at Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa, praised the recognition, emphasizing Reckitt’s commitment to fostering healthier communities across Nigeria.
The award underscores the company’s ongoing efforts to ensure access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education for all Nigerians.
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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