Open Defecation in Ekiti State: Gov Fayose says It's Rampant & Shameful, Warns Landlords

 

The act of open defecation is rampant in most towns in the Ekiti State.

This was observed by Gov Ayo Fayose while monitoring the monthly environmental sanitation in the state on Saturday.

The governor condemned the act saying it has led to avoidable diseases. He also charged landlords to provide toilet facilities in their houses.

Gov Fayose said it is shameful that the state should be noted for such unhygienic act and that a stop should be put to it.

“We can no longer condone such acts that could lead to the outbreak of diseases.

“People defecating in the open is uncivilized. Landlords should provide toilet facilities in their houses.

“Henceforth, sanitary inspectors and health officials will be going round to monitor the situation and any defaulting landlords will be sanctioned.

“We are also working to improve water supply situation in the state to give more people access to potable water.

“For the past three years now, Egbe Dam has not been working. The two generators at Ero Dam, which supplies water to nine local government areas, have gone bad too.

“We have spoken to power authority people and they have given the assurance of cooperating with us to get improved electricity,” the governor said.