Sanitation Shake-Up! Lagos State Directs Businesses To Open Toilets To The Public

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Saturday, noting that although the state has already installed 1,710 public toilets across various locations, additional support from private businesses is needed to improve access.

He explained that while the government has taken significant steps to provide sanitation facilities, collaboration with the private sector is essential to close existing gaps and enhance public hygiene.

Wahab encouraged businesses with customer-facing facilities to allow public use of their restrooms where feasible, describing the move as a way to complement government efforts and broaden sanitation coverage across the state.

The directive comes as authorities step up enforcement of sanitation regulations, with officials confirming that individuals caught engaging in open defecation are being arrested and prosecuted.

According to the commissioner, these measures are necessary to safeguard public health, uphold human dignity, and ensure a cleaner environment.

He emphasised that maintaining sanitation is a collective responsibility, urging both residents and business owners to cooperate as the state continues to expand its infrastructure and improve living conditions.