By Amadin Uyi
The Country Representative of Water Aid in Nigeria Dr Michael Ojo has criticized the unavailability of clean drinking water to many Nigerians, especially the poor and those who live in rural areas.
Mr. Ojo disclosed on Friday in Abuja during the
World water day celebrations that available statistics indicate that over 60
million Nigerians do not have access to water and many more lack proper
sanitation.
He said he wants this anomaly
addressed by government so that Nigerians can live better and healthier lives.
Mr Ojo said that women and girls are on the receiving end when water is unavailable to a household, He said many of them have to trek many kilometers in search of water to perform household chores and fend for the family.
He also added that a lot of diseases that affect little children can be traced to unclean drinking water and very poor and unsanitary environments.
He further added that in very extreme cases, these children die from the contacted sicknesses and diseases.
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