As Nigeria prepares to host stakeholders throughout the globe for the 2022 World Rest room Summit, the Federal Authorities has reiterated its dedication to ending open defecation.
The Minister of Water Sources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu, gave the reassurance on Thursday throughout a world press convention on World Rest room Summit held in Abuja by the Ministry of Water Sources in collaboration with different stakeholders within the sector.
Adamu whereas addressing the press mentioned as at Thursday, Nigeria have 85, Native Authorities Areas licensed open defecation free. That is at the same time as he declared that Jigawa State turns into the primary State to change into Open Defecation Free.
“I affirm right here that Nigeria is dedicated to ending open defecation and it’s noteworthy that in 2017 we had just one native authorities Space that’s Open defecation Free.
“It is usually an ideal alternative to mobilise nationwide engagement within the sector by completely different Stakeholders, particularly the Personal Sector.
“With the internet hosting proper granted to Nigeria, it’s anticipated that it is going to be an enormous enhance to the marketing campaign in such a manner that the Details about ending the menace of Open Defecation shall be taken to all nooks and crannies of the Nation,” he mentioned.
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