Open Defecation: EU Moves To End Practice In Nigeria - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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June 30, 2019
The European Union, EUhas said it is collaborating with the Federal Government to end insecurity,corruption and open defecation in rural communities.
Head of EU Delegationto Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ketil Karlsen, said this, during the commissioning ofsolar-powered borehole project and school sanitation facility executed inpartnership with United Nation Children Emergency Fund, UNICEF at Lo-Gwom-Kwicommunity in Riyom Local Council of Plateau State.
UNICEF representativein Nigeria, Peter Hawkins, urged pupils and community members to use thelatrine and water provided to wash their hands regularly, to avoid outbreak ofdiseases in the community.
Riyom Local CouncilChairman promised to set up a task force that would ensure every household hasa latrine to end open defecation.