Lagos Govt Urges Banks, Filling Stations To Permit Public Entry Bathroom

The Lagos State Authorities has urged companies to open their bathrooms to the general public as a part of efforts to finish open defecation and enhance sanitation within the state.

Surroundings and Water Sources Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab made the attraction in a put up on X on Saturday, saying filling stations, banks, eateries and different public-facing amenities ought to make their restrooms accessible the place potential to enrich authorities efforts.

In keeping with him, Lagos State at present has 1,710 functioning public bathrooms strategically situated throughout the state for residents and guests.

“As a part of our sustained efforts to eradicate open defecation and enhance public sanitation throughout Lagos State, we at present have 1,710 functioning public bathrooms strategically situated throughout the state for residents and guests.

“Nevertheless, authorities can’t do that alone. We’re encouraging companies equivalent to filling stations, banks, eateries, and different public-facing amenities to make their restrooms accessible to the general public the place potential. This collaborative strategy will considerably complement authorities efforts and broaden entry to sanitation amenities throughout the state,” the assertion learn.

The commissioner added that the state authorities would proceed to implement environmental sanitation legal guidelines, warning that people caught partaking in open defecation can be arrested and prosecuted.

“On the identical time, we proceed to implement environmental sanitation legal guidelines. People caught partaking in open defecation are being arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the legislation. These measures are needed to guard public well being, protect dignity, and keep a cleaner setting for all,” the assertion added.

He confused that entry to sanitation is a shared accountability, noting that whereas authorities continues to broaden infrastructure, residents and companies should additionally play their half in maintaining Lagos clear, protected and liveable.