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NG-SURWASH: ISWSC Water Quality Lab Staff Boost Capacity Through Internal Training

November 24, 2023 iswsc Comments Off

In continuation of the implementation of the Performance Improvement Action Plan (PIAP) activities and the Program Development Objective (PDO) for Q4, the Water Quality Laboratory Unit staff of Imo State Water and Sewerage Corporation (ISWSC) underwent an intensive internal training on Tuesday, 21 November 2023, held at ISWSC Conference Hall.

Under the guidance of Engr Emeka Celestine Ugoanyanwu, the Managing Director of ISWSC, who served as the facilitator, the training focused on enhancing the staff’s knowledge and efficiency in the Nigerian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines. Emphasizing the significance of these guidelines, Ugoanyanwu detailed the purpose of the components, including raising awareness among rural communities about water quality and associated diseases. He underscored the importance of empowering communities to manage their drinking water quality, thereby contributing to improved public health and increased productivity for community well-being.

The training, presented in six sections, covered essential aspects of the guidelines such as basis for water quality management guidelines; data collection, documentation, archiving, and reporting; approaches for implementing the guidelines; capacity building; roles and responsibilities; and monitoring and surveillance targets

Ugoanyanwu highlighted the collaborative nature of water quality management, emphasizing the need for the laboratory staff to function as a cohesive team. He encouraged the exchange of knowledge among staff members and urged a thorough review of existing laws to identify areas for improvement that would enhance their effectiveness and capacity.

Acknowledging the presence of mini-treatment plants in Orlu and Ekengwuru, the Managing Director mentioned the potential for recommending technical staff for specialized training to further enhance the efficiency of the Water Quality Laboratory Unit. He further charged the unit to develop a water quality framework, which should include recommendations such as prohibiting unauthorized entry into the filter belt and clear water tank areas.

The training also delved into “The Nigerian Roadmap for Water Quality Management,” providing a clear direction for water quality management in Nigeria. It outlined institutional roles, a national strategy to expedite the attainment of SDG 6, and guidance for sustainable behavioral change through regular campaigns.

Covering various components of the roadmap, the training addressed the Nigerian water quality situation analysis, actions required to improve water quality management (including program design, coordination mechanisms, institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks, policy documents, water quality standards, and capacity building), and the background for water quality management in both global and Nigerian contexts.

The training which also have a question-and-answer session concluded with a focus on the vision, mission, goals, justifications, and objectives of the water quality management roadmap, along with an action plan to guide its implementation.

Christopher Ononukwe
Communications Desk Officer

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