Enugu Launches ASPG Project On Sanitation

The Enugu State Government, Friday, launched the African Sanitation Policy Guidelines (ASPG) project aimed at providing improved access to basic sanitation facilities within the state.
Special Adviser to the Enugu State Government on Water, Mr Dubem Onyia, said the state is domesticating the ASPG project in order to develop and implement workable sanitation policies that can help improve the lives of millions of people across the state.
Onyia, who made this known in Enugu while launching the domestication, said the project was not just about providing access to clean water and sanitation, but about empowering communities to take ownership of their own sanitation needs.
According to him, the guidelines will provide governments with a roadmap on how to improve sanitation infrastructure, develop policies, and increase funding for sanitation projects.
His words: “Sanitation is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people in Africa lack access to basic sanitation facilities. This has a significant impact on their health and wellbeing, and it hinders their ability to lead productive lives”.
According to him, a recent report carried out by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that only a small percentage of the population in sub-Saharan Africa lacks access to basic sanitation facilities, which has led to increased cases of preventable diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid fever.

By: Canice Amadi, Enugu