Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Parts of Lagos Metropolis

Abstract

The study examined water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in Lagos State University, Yaba College of
Technology, and Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education tertiary institutions in parts of the Lagos metropolis
using field observation and social survey. A total of 220 structured questionnaires were administered to students
and staff across the institutions using a random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and ANOVA was
employed to analyse the data. The result shows that approximately 54% of the respondents are acquainted with
the WaSH program. The significant water supply sources include borehole and public piped borne water
representing 86 and 13%, respectively. About 96, 94, 91 and 37% of the respondents gained access to waste
bins, sanitation, water, and handwashing materials. The ANOVA shows a significant difference between the
dependent variables across the institutions. At the same time, the post-hoc tests confirm a significant difference
between YABATECH and the other two institutions at p< 0.05 level of significance. The study provides baseline
information on WaSH conditions for effective planning and managing WaSH facilities by policymakers in
Nigerian public tertiary institutions. The study concluded that safe water supply and access to handwashing
facilities is low in the area. YABATECH has the worst WaSH condition. We recommended investment in WaSH
services in tertiary institutions with greater priority at YABATECH, considering its poor WaSH amenities.