By Tosin Kolade/Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources claimed that no less than 50 per cent of residents of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja defecate openly, because of the non-availability of public toilets.
The claim was made by Emmanuel Awe, the ministry’s Director, Water Quality Control and Sanitation.
His figure was based on a survey done by the National Bureau of Statistics and UNICEF on water, sanitation and hygiene(WASH) Norms.
Awe spoke at the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) Meeting with Head Teachers of Primary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory.
The NBS report also showed that no fewer than 47 million Nigerians are involved in open defecation and poor sanitation and Hygiene practices, with Nigerians in North Central in the lead.
Awe said the meeting with head teachers coincided with the efforts of the ministry to improve access to water and sanitation in…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
