The Lagos State Government has urged private organisations, including banks, filling stations, eateries, and other public-facing businesses, to make their restroom facilities accessible to members of the public as part of efforts to curb open defecation and improve sanitation across the state.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the appeal in a statement shared on X on Saturday.
According to Wahab, Lagos currently has 1,710 functional public toilets positioned across different parts of the state for both residents and visitors. However, he stressed that government efforts alone are not enough to meet the sanitation needs of the growing population.
He explained that encouraging private businesses to open their restrooms to the public will help expand access to sanitation facilities and support the state’s drive toward eliminating open defecation.
Wahab also noted that the state is enforcing environmental sanitation laws, adding that individuals caught engaging in open defecation are being arrested and prosecuted.
He described the measures as necessary to protect public health, uphold human dignity, and ensure a cleaner environment for all.
“Access to sanitation is a shared responsibility,” the commissioner stated, calling on residents and businesses to support government initiatives aimed at keeping Lagos clean, safe, and habitable.
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