2025 World Toilet Day : LASG Is Committed To Delivering Safe, Sustainable Sanitation In Infrastructure
- Ogunmoyero Moyinoluwa (King Praizz)
- Nov 20, 2025
- 2 min read
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing accessible, affordable, safe, and sustainable sanitation infrastructure for residents by reinforcing regulatory frameworks that promote quality service delivery and accountability. This assurance was given during the 2025 World Toilet Day celebration held at the Eko FM Multi-purpose Hall, Ikeja, where the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab represented by the Managing Director of LASSA, Prince Fatiu Akinolu highlighted the global importance of the day in raising awareness about the urgent need for safe and sustainable sanitation for all.
Wahab noted that the State’s resolve to make Lagos Open Defecation Free remains firm, aligning with the national target set for 2030. He stressed that every Lagos resident, regardless of location, must have access to a clean and functional toilet. Speaking on the theme, “We’ll Always Need the Toilet,” he explained that expanding sanitation access has become more critical due to challenges such as ageing infrastructure, rapid urbanisation, and the effects of climate change. He emphasised that sanitation is central to human dignity, public health, and environmental sustainability.
The Commissioner outlined various frameworks developed by the State to enhance service delivery and accountability while deepening public-private partnerships to provide essential sanitation facilities, particularly in densely populated areas, schools, and markets. As part of these efforts, the Sanwo-Olu administration recently approved the construction of an additional 20 public toilet facilities, totalling 200 units, to be added to the existing 1,710 spread across Lagos. He also revealed plans to strengthen the Wastewater Management Office for more efficient faecal sludge management.
Wahab further disclosed that Lagos State is partnering with WaterAid Nigeria on a study focused on the sanitation circular economy, aimed at identifying investment opportunities in faecal sludge management and promoting sustainable sanitation practices. Other key partners include UNICEF, USAID, the World Bank, and OPS-WASH, who support the State through technical assistance, capacity building, and innovative financing. He added that the government is integrating circular economy principles by deploying technologies that convert waste into valuable resources such as compost and energy, driving environmentally friendly and future-ready sanitation solutions.
Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji represented by Mrs. Monsurat Banir highlighted alarming global statistics showing billions still without access to safe toilets, noting that women and girls suffer the most. He stressed the need for future-ready sanitation investments that ensure resilience against emerging challenges, protect public health, and maintain clean environments. The well-attended World Toilet Day celebration brought together environmental enthusiasts, civil society groups, NGOs, the media, and students, all united in advocating for improved sanitation solutions in Lagos State.
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