Oyo state government and stakeholders in the Ibarapa East local government area have reaffirmed their dedication to promoting the use of toilets and good hygiene practices in every community across the council area.
This commitment was made during the inauguration of Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) training of environmental officers and RUWASSA staff held at Plaza de Aruna in Oyo.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwasherimi Ajetumobi, appreciated the good efforts of the state government and the United Nations Children’s Education Funds (UNICEF).
The commissioner specifically applauded the efforts of the present administration in phasing out open defecation in the state towards curbing the preventable outbreak of the epidemic.
She called for collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure an overall improvement in the general health and sanitation of Ibarapa East.
“This shows that the Oyo state government has extended its commitment to end open defecation, not only in Ibarapa East LGA but in the whole state,” she said.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Kehinde Ayinde, encouraged the participants to move from curative to preventive measures.
He also commended the efforts of the supporting partners, UNICEF, in the reduction of the disease burden of states in the country.
The Nation/ Oluwabusayo Oyinloye
