FG Committed To End Open Defecation In Nigeria – Perm Sec

The Federal Government says it is fully committed to ending open defecation in Nigeria by 2025.
Permanent Secretary, federal Ministry of Water Resources who said this during the October edition of the walking and jogging exercise for public servants in Abuja also called on public servants to support the campaign against open defecation.
She said 46million Nigerians are practising open defecation which she noted is one of the highest in the world is unacceptable, adding that the Federal Government is determined to put an end to the menace in the country.
She said it was in line with this that President Muhammdu Buhari promugated the Executive Order 009 under which all ministries, departments and agencies are mandated to ensure that enough clean and gender friendly sanitation and hygiene facilities are provided.
The permanent secretary also said that making Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo the head of the implementation committee of Executive Order 009 attests to the seriousness the government attaches to the initiative.
“As individuals, we have the responsibility of ensuring clean and hygienic toilets for our families,” she said.
The permanent secretary also commended the effort of the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Folashade Esan for maintaining and improving on the sanitation facilities at work place through her periodic inspection of toilet facilities and sensitisation of staff.
She therefore enjoined all public and civil servants throughout the country to be good advocates and lead campaigners in their respective immediate family environment and neighbourhood; for building, use and maintenance of the toilet facilities to guard against diseases like Cholera, Dysentery, Thypoid and Covid -19 to mention a few.

By: Inimgba Favour & Nyanna Oribim