Community members in Aleita, Abuja municipal council, have commended UNICEF for providing the eco-friendly toilet project at L.E.A. Primary School, Aleita.

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Suleiman Gimba, head teacher at L.E.A. Primary School, Aleita, described the project as a dream come true.

“When the NGOs first brought the idea, I thought it was not realisable, but thank God, today we have seen the reality; the toilet has been built, the water system is functional, and it was all done using plastic materials.

“This project will help us eradicate open defecation because our old toilets had completely collapsed,” he said.

He commended UNICEF, RUWASA, and other implementing partners for their dedication, stating that the new facility would improve hygiene and learning conditions for pupils.

“We are very grateful to UNICEF and all stakeholders for making this project a reality today,” he added.

The chairman of the school’s Parent-Teacher Association, Sunday Makama, praised the initiative.

Mr Makama added that the community is impressed by the durability of the facility, which was built using sand-filled plastic bottles.

Saratu Zakwoyi, the women’s leader of the Aleita community, expressed deep satisfaction with the initiative and its impact on children’s health and dignity.

She added that the community would gladly welcome the expansion of similar eco-friendly projects beyond the school.

The residents, school authorities, and parents all echoed a shared message: that with continued support from government agencies, local stakeholders, and UNICEF, sustainable sanitation and hygiene can be achieved across Nigerian schools and communities.

Mr Aleyita is a pilot community for the integrated ODF/climate project.

(NAN)