Nigeria needs 11.6 million toilets and N10 billion annually to end open defecation by 2030 — Minister

The minister of water resources and sanitation, Joseph Utsev, has said that Nigeria needs 11.6 million additional toilets to meet its open defecation free (ODF) target by 2030.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday, Utsev said that to reach the ODF target, Nigeria requires an annual budget of N10 billion, but only half the amount has been allocated.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the minister said: “The challenge is not only the number of toilets available but also raising awareness and encouraging their consistent use.

This is why we are elevating the campaign to a higher level. The Vice President will lead the relaunch of our strategy in a more impactful way.”