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From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has pledged that his administration would reverse the state’s second position in the practice of open defecation in the country.
He said the state would do this by providing clean and potable water supply and sanitation facilities.
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Speaking on the occasion of commemoration of the 2025 World Water Day With The Theme “Glacier Preservation”, in Jos on Friday, put together in partnership with Nelmaco Industries Limited, the governor said that not only does the practice of open defecation posed serious health risks but also contaminates the state’s water sources.
The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Bamlong, said that more than ever before, the state is committed to protecting the environment, which is under threat due to climate change.
“Another critical issue we must address is open defecation. It’s unacceptable that in this day and age, many of our citizens still lack access to proper sanitation facilities hence our ranking as the second state in the practice of open defecation.”
