Tag Archives: Open defecation

In a bold step toward achieving a cleaner, safer, and more dignified society, the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with WaterAid Nigeria and the Lagos State Waste Forum, has flagged off the Open Defecation Free (ODF)/Hygiene Behaviour Change Campaign. The event, held at the Musical Village in Ikorodu, on Thursday attracted community leaders, stakeholders, government officials, and development partners, all …

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WaterAid Nigeria has highlighted its achievements in Lagos State, emphasising its efforts in improving water supply, sanitation, and hygiene services across various communities. Speaking on WaterAid’s impact during a media roundtable at the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos on Friday, Dr. Adebayo Alao, Head, Lagos Programme of the organisation, stated: “We have supported the …

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Toro Local Government Area (LGA) is Nigeria’s largest. Nearly 7,000 square kilometers, this LGA in Bauchi State is about three times the size of Mauritius or more than half the size of The Gambia. Yusuf Sambo, like many Toro residents, is a farmer who depends on the Gwolchaski river for cultivating his crop and for other needs. “For many years, …

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‘A Gram Of Human Waste Contains Over 10 Million Viruses, Parasites’ Nanbam Michael is the Project Manager on the Kimberly Clark Corporation project being facilitated by WaterAid, Nigeria. The project, titled ‘Sanitation and Hygiene Improvement Project,’ is being piloted in two local councils of Ikorodu North and Ojodu Local Council Development Areas, representing rural and peri-urban communities. Michael, who facilitated at a three-day …

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The federal government has  called on state governors to  emulate President Muhammadu Buhari, by signing  an executive order in their respective states  to curb open defecation by year 2025.

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