Following extensive deliberations, the lawmakers referred both bills to the relevant committees for further legislative action.
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“These services are the bedrock of public health, human dignity and economic opportunity,” he said.
The chairman urged youths to avoid street football during sanitation hours and participate in keeping communities clean.
The ministers said inefficient use of resources continue to slow progress against the disease.
The Cross River House of Assembly has passed a bill prohibiting open defecation.
Mr Baamlong announced that Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang approved the procurement of anti-snake venom for the treatment of snakebite.
He stated that the expansion of the PHC would enhance service delivery.
Mr Johnson said that the country’s slow progress in sanitation was due to weak institutional capacity
Mr Utsev said the partnership was crucial for effective flood control and management.
The director-general explained that the ambitious toilet projects were aimed at eradicating open defecation in Kaduna by 2030, in line with national objectives.
