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Zico5:
This is why I always laugh anytime these people talking about open defecation in South west. If you go to their region then you will see that few of them are living in the few cities. Majority of them live and manage life in the core villages. I did my NYSC in Umuahia North local government. I was posted to a village in that area. Nearly everyone used open defecation. The laterine we were provided as corpers was just covered by a lid. We have no options than to just manage it for few months before leaving the area. If just three local government are free from open defecation in Anambra, you can easily assume what's going on in the rest of the states.

luminouz:
Is it me or are you from Anambra?

Almunjid:
Lol, it's interesting how the tables have turned! Ndi develōpers who were teasing Yorubas have now gone into hiding, and the truth has been revealed. Only 3 out of 21 LGAs in Anambra is open Defecation-free. So, it turns out that Anambra holds the unfortunate title of having the highest rate of "open defecation" in the south east? That's quite the "breezy" discovery, isn't it? A state Pandōra Obi governed for eight years still dey do open defecation Ooo.

Kennyswag:
anambra is an unpleasant dirty disorganized ghetto. Let it pain your flat skull well well

Zico5:
This is why I always laugh anytime these people talking about open defecation in South west. If you go to their region then you will see that few of them are living in the few cities. Majority of them live and manage life in the core villages. I did my NYSC in Umuahia North local government. I was posted to a village in that area. Nearly everyone used open defecation. The laterine we were provided as corpers was just covered by a lid. We have no options than to just manage it for few months before leaving the area. If just three local government are free from open defecation in Anambra, you can easily assume what's going on in the rest of the states.

Bestmanfornow:
Slum dweller travel and see

DrAda:
What do you think?

luminouz:
You defend the state a lot...so yes!!!

Besides, who are the ones trolling you on here? I'm the only one allowed to...

DrAda:
Then let's go with your judgement then. As for the trolls, please feel free to reclaim your sole authority by addressing them adequately.

luminouz:
Nah...you sneaky...wanna use me to fight your trolls? 😊😊😊

I'm too smart for that

Ebubu7:
By Vincent Ujumadu

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that only three out of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) in Anambra State are free from open defecation.

The LGAs—Aguata, Anambra East, and Nnewi North—hold this distinction, with Aguata and Anambra East classified as semi-urban, while Nnewi North is urban.

However, investigations reveal that open defecation remains a significant challenge in areas such as Onitsha South (Upper Iweka axis), Ogbaru (Okpoko and surrounding communities), Anambra West, Ayamelum, and Awka North.

During a media briefing to mark World Toilet Day, UNICEF’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) specialist at the Enugu Field Office, Mrs. Rebecca Gabriel, emphasized that the three ODF-certified LGAs risk losing their status if they fail to maintain required standards. Conversely, she noted that other LGAs could achieve ODF certification with dedicated efforts.

Gabriel outlined the criteria for safe toilet facilities, which include proper containment, evacuation systems, and facilities for treating waste.

A study by UNICEF revealed that 3% of the population in Anambra still practices open defecation, making it the second-highest rate among the five South-East states under the Enugu Field Office. Abia State recorded the lowest rate at 2%.

Dr. Olusoji Akinleye, Officer in Charge of UNICEF Field Office, Enugu, described open defecation as a significant challenge undermining health, education, and community well-being.

Toilets are central to our lives—they represent peace, protection, and health. When toilets are inadequate or broken, pollution spreads, leading to deadly diseases,” Akinleye stated.

UNICEF highlighted funding shortfalls as a barrier to progress. While an annual investment of ₦168 billion is needed nationwide to achieve ODF status, only ₦15 billion was allocated between 2018 and 2022.

Other challenges include limited private sector participation, inconsistent public awareness campaigns, and insufficient engagement of religious and traditional leaders in promoting hygiene practices.

UNICEF called for increased government commitment, private sector involvement, and active community engagement to tackle open defecation and ensure healthier communities.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/only-3-out-of-21-lgas-in-anambra-open-defecation-free-says-unicef/amp/

DrAda:
Is it me or is nairaland obsessed with Anambra?

santaclaws:
So they are still openly defecating in 18 LGAs in Anambra! 😂😂😂

Whereas Igbos insult Lagos State when it comes to open defecation, despite the fact that the homeless people defecating in Lagos are from other parts of the country.

nesphil:
Most homeless people in Lagos are yorubas.This is the truth lol.

Zico5:
This is why I always laugh anytime these people talking about open defecation in South west. If you go to their region then you will see that few of them are living in the few cities. Majority of them live and manage life in the core villages. I did my NYSC in Umuahia North local government. I was posted to a village in that area. Nearly everyone used open defecation. The laterine we were provided as corpers was just covered by a lid. We have no options than to just manage it for few months before leaving the area. If just three local government are free from open defecation in Anambra, you can easily assume what's going on in the rest of the states.

Ngwamankilyou2:
While no single State in 5 south west state is immune, Oyo is celebrating first toilet in 135 years of their existence there.

They are eating the dogs,they are eating the cats of the Igbos that lives there.

Merchandiservic:
It seems like they don't want to take the issue of open defecation seriously in Anambra. Only 3 out of 21 LGAs are open defecation-free? That's concerning! This kind of situation can lead to serious health problems for our people. We need more awareness and action from the government and community leaders to address this issue. By the way, if you're looking for a shared apartment in Lekki or Lagos Island, I can help people who want to share rent or find short lets. If you have an extra room that you can accommodate someone in, let's talk! Contact me for better arrangements.

justified007:
Is your head paining you? Which Oyo state is celebrating it's first toilet? You are trying to say all the houses and offices in Oyo state did not have toilets? Your head need to be examined

Dshocker:
They said 3 out of 21 LG.

But here in Lagos na 18/20