It has been stressed that the issue of effective faecal sludge management and disposal is not any body’s business but the business of everyone to promote healthy living in society. He said that management and proper disposal of faecal sludge needs a multisectoral approach if the set objectives of healthy and hygienic living must be achieved. He therefore assured that UNICEF will continue to give the required technical support in order to achieve the set objectives of faecal management and disposal across the state. The BASEPA DG stressed the importance of effective faecal sludge management and disposal in a healthy environment as it will reduce the rate of infectious diseases, especially cholera. He assured that all the relevant government agencies will collaborate, study the outcome of the workshop and come out with a comprehensive and workable plan and document on faecal sludge management and disposal.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 15, 2024 23:54 UTC