The State of the Nigerian Environment (STONE) study’s seventh edition has revealed that 179 million Nigerians currently live in unclean environments, marking a slight improvement from the 183 million recorded in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the report, signed by Ene Owoh, National Coordinator of Clean-Up Nigeria (CUN), an NGO, highlights the urgent need … Read more
Officials from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have apprehended nine individuals caught engaging in open defecation in the Berger area of the state. This action is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to enforce its zero-tolerance policy on open defecation and maintain a cleaner and healthier environment for residents. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
The Lagos government has stepped up its fight against open defecation. The government introduced a new initiative to encourage the use of the toilet. It also encouraged over good hygiene practices. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government on Friday reiterated its determination to intensify the use of toilets and good hygiene practices in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Friday reiterated its determination to sustain the campaign against Eradication of Open Defecation by 2025 through the National transformational agenda tagged Clean Nigeria: “Use the Toilet Campaign”. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mr Omobolaji Tajudeen Gaji, who stated this at the “Use the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Tuesday flagged off the “Clean Nigeria: Use The Toilet” Campaign in Apapa Local Government as part of efforts to end open defecation nationwide by 2025. Speaking during the flag-off held at the Legislative Hall of Apapa Local Government, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, … Read more
A Lagos based club has moved to tackle open defecation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rotary Club of Omole Golden (District 9110) has disclosed plan to provide ultra-modern public toilets at major markets and motor parks as part of its advocacy to tackle open defecation in Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs … Read more
The Oyo government has begun the enforcement of indiscriminate waste disposal EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Government of Friday began the enforcement on indiscriminate dumping of refuse on roadsides, waterways, and drainages and in open spaces. The Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources, Abiodun Oni, disclosed this in … Read more
-Traders appeals to the government to provide toilet facilities to keep the environment clean Some of the traders at Katan Kowa Market in Lagos State had decried the rate high rate of open defecation around the market owing to lack of toilet facilities. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that if the unhygienic … Read more