The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has warned that any building found without a toilet facility will be sealed.
This is part of the state’s efforts to prevent the outbreak of cholera and other sanitation-related diseases during the rainy season.
This was made known during a routine inspection and sensitization exercise carried out in Ilorin by the agency’s officials across major streets and communities within the metropolis.
Speaking on behalf of the Acting General Manager, Hajia Idayat Folorunsho, the Head of the Waste Management Department, Mrs. Tajudeen Fasilat Feyisayo, said the agency is determined to end open defecation and poor sanitation practices that contribute to disease outbreaks and environmental degradation.
“We are warning residents that any house or facility without a toilet will be sealed. This is a proactive measure to stop the spread of cholera and other water-borne diseases, especially now that the rainy season has started,” she said.
She also stressed the importance of keeping drainages free from waste to ensure proper water flow and avert flooding.
“When the drainage is blocked, water will always find its way, and this could lead to the destruction of lives and properties. Residents must stop dumping refuse into drains and should register with approved waste collectors for proper disposal,” she added.
Feyisayo further urged residents to provide proper waste bins and sanitation nylons in their homes and business premises.
