In light of the recent cholera outbreak in Nigeria, the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Lagos State Chapter, has called for immediate action to implement the Lagos State Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy 2024.
Speaking on Sallah Day, Engr. Yusuf Majolagbe, Chairman of the Lagos Chapter, said there is a need for sustainable practices to combat the ongoing health crisis, TOP MEDIA reports.
“There’s a cholera outbreak in the country. As we speak, over 30 people have died nationwide, and more than 1,000 people are hospitalised and unable to celebrate Eid with us,” Engr. Majolagbe stated.
“That brings us to more consciousness, that means we must continue to embrace the spirit of sustainability in all that we do to ensure that we can have a better environment.”
Watch Engr Majolagbe below:
Engr. Majolagbe urged the Lagos State government to prioritise the implementation of the recently-approved Lagos State WASH Policy 2024.
He stressed that the policy, which focuses on improving water sanitation and hygiene, is vital to preventing further outbreaks and ensuring public health.
“I want to call on the Lagos State Government that it is very critical at this point in time that we focus more on the implementation of the recently-approved Lagos State Water Sanitation and Hygiene Policy Training 2024, that is the wash policy 2024.”
