Nigerians face the threat of an epidemic as indications show that in less than two months the country may top the global list for open defecation. At least 24% of Nigeria's population amounting to 47 million people are practising open defecation, a report says.
Nigeria: Country to Become World Capital City of Open Defecation - UNICEF
Vanguard, 7 August 2019
Indications emerged Wednesday that in less than two months, Nigerian would emerge the capital city of open defecation in the world with over 47 million still practising open… Read more »
A global survey has identified Nigeria as the second in the world among countries where open defecation is prevalent. According to UNICEF, at least 47 million Nigerians still do their number 2 outside.
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According to Nigeria Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Poverty Diagnostics Report, the country's sanitation sector is in a critical condition. President Muhammadu Buhari recently called for action to improve hygiene, changing social norms on sanitation, and completely eliminating open defecation by 2025.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has described as disturbing, Nigeria's second position rating in global open defecation, declaring a state of emergency on the country's water supply, sanitation and hygiene sectors. Buhari said the declaration is imperative to reduce the high prevalence of water-borne diseases.
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