Mr Hashim said the decision to suspend the April edition of the sanitation exercise was to prevent challenges that could affect the smooth conduct of the examination.
Mr Gwamaja said the commissioner, Dahir Hashim, announced the suspension in honour of the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The World Water Day, observed annually on March 22, raises awareness on global water challenges.
The total proposed budget for the Local Investment Plan (LIP) is N521,655,000.
The Country Director of WaterAid Nigeria, Evelyn Mere, has called for accelerated action on gender equality in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for women
She warned of the consequences of underinvestment in WASH.
She urged individuals to become “ambassadors for handwashing” by encouraging others to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet.
According to him, the project is designed to address climate-related issues, including floods and droughts.
Ms Emere said that strategic WASH initiatives were pivotal to improving women’s lives.
“The signs of climate change are becoming more distinct, and the time for climate action is now,” said Mr Utsev.
