DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC CUBICLE TOILET
Abstract
Open defecation poses significant health, environmental, and socioeconomic challenges in Nigeria, affecting over 47 million people. The practice contaminates water sources, spreads diseases, and undermines dignity. Nigeria's rapid urbanization and population growth exacerbate this issue. This project aims to design and construct a cubicle toilet system that provides a sustainable, accessible, and dignified sanitation solution. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining literature reviews and design/construction of pilot cubicle toilet systems. Design considerations include cultural sensitivity, water conservation, durability, accessibility, and aesthetics. This project contributes to sanitation/hygiene literature, urban planning/development. Recommendations include large-scale implementation/replication, integration with existing infrastructure, continuous community engagement/education, and policy support/funding. The cubicle toilet system addresses health, environmental, and socioeconomic challenges associated with open defecation. Its scalability, sustainability, and community-led approach make it an effective solution. Future studies should assess long-term sustainability, evaluate cost-effectiveness, and explore scalability in diverse contexts.
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