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The Cross River State government has initiated measures to ban open defecation in public places in a bid to promote hygiene and improve environmental sanitation.
The move is part of a proposed legislation being considered by the Cross River State House of Assembly aimed at prohibiting the practice across the state. The bill seeks to ensure that residents make use of proper sanitation facilities and maintain cleaner public spaces.
According to lawmakers, the initiative was introduced to address the health risks associated with open defecation, which can contaminate water sources and contribute to the spread of diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrhoea.
The proposed law will require individuals, households, and public institutions to provide and properly use toilet facilities. It will also promote improved hygiene practices in homes, markets, schools, and other public locations across the state.
Stakeholders who participated in a public hearing on the bill commended the initiative, noting that the practice of open defecation continues to pose serious environmental and public health challenges in both urban and rural communities.
Experts say the policy aligns with national and global sanitation campaigns aimed at achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) communities and improving living standards.
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