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The Problems Of Provision Of Public Convenience In Urban Centres
[A CASE STUDY OF NSUKKA URBAN]
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1.2 Statement of problem
It is common practice for people to answer
the call of nature in the open field or use so-called “flying toiletsâ€,
which results in a poor sanitary, health and
environmental situation (Drewko, 2007).
Public
restrooms can bring relief to a community in more ways than one. They
enable greater use of public areas, increase foot traffic in commercial
areas which boosts local economies, they support recreation and meet
basic human rights requirements for sanitation.
But while the
benefits of a clean, serviceable and well-placed public restroom are
many, these benefits can be negated when vandalism, anti-social
behaviour and poor hygiene makes unprovidable.
1.3 Objectives of the study
The objective of this research includes;
1. Examine if there is public convenience existing in Nsukka Urban
2. To examine the problem of providing public convenience in urban centers
1.4 Significance of the study
Public
conveniences are not only needed for regular purposes but also
important during a particular occasion or event (Shamim, 2011).
According to Durojaiye as reported by Okiri (2012), Nigerians celebrate
anything, especially in the South-West. However, when they are
celebrating, there are no conveniences. According to Somerset (2011)
wherever people go, outside of their own home, toilet facilities are
needed for the enjoyment of the area by visitors and also residents who
may be some distance from their home. They can make a significant impact
upon the comfort of individuals and families who visit public spaces
and their perception of the area as a desirable place to visit.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Public conveniences are crucial infrastructure necessary for social well-being and practical operation of a functioning city. The provision of public toilets has implications for public and individual health. This project discusses the problems of public conveniences in Urban centres using Nsukka urban centre as a reference. Data was collected through the instrumentality of three sets of structured questionnaires. The questionnaires were administered on government agencies, operators and users o ... Continue reading---
