The Lagos State government has intensified its efforts to eliminate open defecation across the state, particularly along the Berger Expressway and rail lines, pledging to prosecute offenders.
This was disclosed yesterday by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who announced the implementation of 24-hour public toilet operations around Berger Bus Stop on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
During an advocacy and sanitation exercise, the commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji, emphasized that the enforcement is aimed at curbing the spread of communicable diseases within the state.
“The toilets are not enough but we have plans to construct more toilets that will have their own water treatment plants and will be able to recycle water, preserving the whole ecosystem," Omobolaji stated. He assured that the state would soon begin implementing these additional facilities.
The Lagos State government is urging residents to prioritize the use of clean, accessible toilets in public spaces and communities. Educational programs to raise awareness about proper sanitation practices are also being promoted to further combat the issue of open defecation.
This move is part of the state's broader campaign to improve public health and sanitation, ensuring a cleaner and safer environment for its residents.
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