Group Rates North Central Worst In Open Defecation In Nigeria

TCountry Director of TASTE, Mr. Nuhu Yakubu Chayi, has disclosed that North Central is the worst in open defecation in Nigeria with Kogi State leading and closely followed by Plateau State.

Quoting the United Nations World Water Development Report, Chayi said that 70 million Nigerians lack access to clean and safe drinking water while 114 million lack access to basic sanitation facilities.

Speaking in Jos, during an activity to commemorate the 2024 World Water Day, themed, “Leveraging Water for Peace’, Chayi highlighted the significant role that water plays in promoting peace and stability in Nigerian communities.

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TFederal Government has been urged to prioritise innovation, inclusion, and collaboration as key pillars of the country’s education policy and strategy.

This was part of the submission of stakeholders at the African International Education Conference, organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( LCCI), in Lagos, with the theme: Innovation, Inclusion, And Collaboration For Sustainable Education.

They suggested that if the principles are followed, the country can create a more vibrant, responsive, and sustainable education system that equips the students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.