Nasarawa State Government Launches Mobile Toilets Initiative

The Nasarawa State Government has initiated a mobile toilet program aimed at addressing the issue of open defecation across the state's 13 Local Government Areas. During a media briefing on November 12, 2026, ahead of World Toilet Day on November 19, Commissioner for Environment, Solid Minerals and Mining, Margaret Elayo, declared a zero tolerance policy for open defecation, labeling it a severe public health emergency.

Elayo highlighted that over 3.5 billion people globally lack safe sanitation, with millions in Nigeria practicing open defecation, leading to preventable diseases and thousands of child deaths annually. Under Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration, the government aims to collaborate with local governments and community leaders to declare communities open defecation-free.

The initiative includes promoting accessible sanitation, constructing clean public toilets, and prioritizing hygiene education in schools. Elayo unveiled a mobile toilet and recycling materials, committing to replicate this in schools and public areas, particularly benefiting women and children.