World Toilet Day is recognized worldwide as a day to raise awareness about sanitation and hygiene and to advocate for an Open Defecation-Free society. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Change,” underscores the journey towards achieving SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation for everyone.
To mark World Toilet Day 2023, South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO), in partnership with WaterAid Nigeria, constructed and officially launched male and female WET toilets at Community Primary School (CPS) Ukwuinyi, Igbo Eze North LGA, Enugu State. Other stakeholders that facilitated the development include Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), Enugu State Ministry of Water Resources (STU), and Igbo Eze North LGA WASH unit.
Additionally, hygiene behavioral change exercises were conducted for pupils and teachers helping to reduce risk factors and promote healthy behaviors and practices. The pupils were taught the six critical times to wash their hands, alongside the techniques for handwashing among other things. Community stakeholders thanked the project partners for the intervention and promised to manage the facility properly.
“I want to thank WaterAid and other partners. This project will be very beneficial to the children. It will help eliminate the dangers associated with defecating in the bush. The kids will also be able to wash their hands more frequently, thus improving their hygiene”, a community elder shared.
