Nigeria

Few places are as diverse as Nigeria. Known around the world for its fashion, music, food and film, it is the most densely populated country in Africa. Home to more than 218 million people, it buzzes with the customs and languages of more than 500 ethnic groups.

Nigeria’s economy is driven by oil. This has helped it grow from a developing country to lower-middle-income status, although fluctuations in global oil prices make progress unstable.

Despite this, Nigeria has made solid progress in reaching people with water services – four in five people now have clean water close to home. But with less than half the population having a decent toilet of their own, the country has a big task ahead of it to install the right sanitation systems.

We are working with the Government as it renews its efforts to reach the people who are most in need of these essential services. And powerful voices are helping us – from women and young people to traditional and religious institutions.

Together, we will bring about lasting change across the whole country, not just in villages and local communities. Lasting change in millions of people’s lives.

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