Nigerian government has commissioned a biodegradable toilet donated by Real Madrid player, David Alaba in Remo community of Ogun state.
Alaba had in 2021 through his foundation donated N13.3 million to build toilets in Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu, applauded Alaba for the gesture, stating that the private sector involvement was critical if Nigeria would end open defecation practice by 2025.
He added that such a commendable project by Alaba and his foundation deserved emulation, expressing that the quest to end open defecation demands the contribution and commitment of all stakeholders.
The minister appealed to Nigerians in the Diaspora to mobilise support for the campaign through private sector engagement, adding that 84 LGAs were now Open Defecation Free (ODF) under the Clean Nigeria Campaign.
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“Jigawa is on the verge of achieving a state-wide ODF status with just one more LGA to go, Nigeria has been given the hosting rights for the 2022 World Toilet Summit and we want active participation,’’
On his part, Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, said Alaba was a true Nigerian, saying the act was a new dimension in community development for a better society.
Abiodun who was represented by his Commissioner for Special Duties, Olufemi Ilori-Oduntan, appealed to the people to always incorporate toilets into their building plan.
He, however, pledged the state government’s resolve to maintain toilets in public places such as parks and markets.
Source: Informationng
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