Appraisal of Existing Sanitation Technology in Nigeria; A Critical Review

Abstract

The research was carried out in ten states of the country and the results from the communities revealed the backwardness in the provision of sustainable sanitation technology which indicates the whole Nigeria is still having great problem of sustainable sanitation. There should be serious enlightenment campaign about sustainable sanitation technology within Nigeria, while the provision of water by the government to all communities at considerable and affordable cost should be intensified. There should be re-introduction of Public Health Workers in ascertaining provision of good sanitary technology just as in the 70's. Pre-site and post-site visit by the planners before and after given approval for any building to be constructed in Nigeria generally, (especially when the building is to be used for commercial or residential purposes).