- Lagos Can’t Solve Sanitation Alone, Calls for Private Sector Collaboration – Wahab
- Public Toilets Hit 1,710
- Says the initiative is not just about infrastructure, but about protecting public health, preserving human dignity, and maintaining a cleaner environment
The Lagos State Government has stepped up efforts to tackle open defecation and improve sanitation across the state, announcing that a total of 1,710 public toilets are now available for residents and visitors, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the facilities have been strategically located to improve access. However, he noted that government alone cannot meet the sanitation needs of a rapidly growing population.
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He urged private businesses such as filling stations, banks, restaurants, and other public spaces to open their restrooms to the public where possible, describing it as a practical way to expand access and improve hygiene standards across the state.
Wahab also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing sanitation laws, warning that anyone caught engaging in open defecation would face arrest and prosecution.
According to him, the initiative is not just about infrastructure, but about protecting public health, preserving human dignity, and maintaining a cleaner environment.
“Access to sanitation is a shared responsibility,” he said, calling on residents and businesses to support the ongoing campaign to keep Lagos clean, safe, and livable.
