The Kwara State government has embarked on the construction of public toilets (lavatories) in some parts of Ilorin, the state capital to discourage open defecation by the people.
The public lavatory projects are sited at Eruda, Balogun Alanamu, and Abata Asunkere communities, all in Ilorin metropolis.
During an inspection visit to the project sites, the state commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Usman Lade, charged the contractors handling the projects to deliver quality job and in accordance to specifications.
He urged the contractors to speed up the pace of work on the projects, adding that the defects identified in the projects should be fixed as directed.
Lade said that the construction of the lavatories was an indication of the commitment of the state government to eradicate open defecation in Ilorin metropolis and the state in general.
He warned residents against the practice of open defecation because of the health problems it poses.
The commissioner advised the residents of the locations of the public toilet projects to ensure judicious utilisation of the facility upon completion.
