Mr Habib Omotosho, has warned against open defecation, saying its consequence on the health of the people is serious.
Omotosho, who is the National Coordinator, Environmental Advancement Initiative, an NGO, gave the warning recently.
He said that governments should invest in advocacy, fumigation and other basic facilities as it enforced the war against indiscriminate dumping of solid and liquid waste.
“Governments should enforce discipline on those who litter the environment indiscriminately with solid and liquid waste to stop breeding of mosquitoes and combat malaria in the country.
“Indiscriminate dumping of solid and liquid waste or uncollected solid waste can block the drains leading to flooding and spread of waterborne diseases.
“Solid waste that is not properly disposed of, especially excreta and other refuse from households and the community, pose serious health hazard, which can lead to the spread of infectious diseases.
“Unattended waste lying around attracts flies, rats, and other creatures that in turn spread diseases,” he said.
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