- 179 million Nigerians (87% of the population) live in unhygienic and unclean environments.
- The STONE 2024 report highlights persistent sanitation and waste management challenges across the country.
- Only a few states, including Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Lagos, have made significant progress in waste management and cleanliness.
- 28 out of 37 states, including the FCT, are classified as unclean.
- Open defecation rates have decreased from 24% in 2023 to 20% in 2024.
- Waste recycling efforts have declined, dropping from 26% in 2023 to 19% in 2024.
That’s a really alarming number! According to recent reports, over 176 million Nigerians live in unclean environments . This is largely due to poor waste management and sanitation practices. In fact, only a few states, such as Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, and Bauchi, have made significant progress in maintaining cleanliness .
The report also highlights that 32 out of 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, are rated as unclean . This is a serious concern, as living in unclean environments can have severe health implications.
It’s worth noting that the number of Nigerians living in unclean environments has been increasing over the years. In 2021, the number was around 172 million, and it increased to 176.3 million in 2022 .
