Sanitation and Water Issues in Nigeria

The video highlights the daily struggles of Albertina, a woman in Lagos, Nigeria, who faces significant challenges due to lack of access to clean water and sanitation. This issue affects millions of women and girls in Nigeria, leading to health problems like typhoid and dysentery, and reducing productivity as they spend hours seeking sanitation facilities. The video calls for government action to prioritize sanitation over other areas like education and infrastructure. Despite potential solutions like drilling boreholes, financial constraints make them inaccessible for many, emphasizing the need for government intervention.

What is the main reason Albertina does not take a proper bath before starting work?

• She forgets to do so.

• She is too busy.

• She prefers to bathe later in the day.

• She has no access to clean water.

What is a common issue with the portable water available to Albertina?

• It is sometimes contaminated.

• It is always available.

• It is free of charge.

• It is always clean.

According to new statistics, how many women and girls in Nigeria are in a similar situation as Albertina?

• 20 million

• 100 million

• 50 million

• 10 million

What is a major cause of disease in the area discussed in the video?

• Lack of sanitation

• Lack of food

• Lack of shelter

• Lack of education

What percentage of women polled felt that government should prioritize spending on sanitation?

• 50%

• 100%

• 70%

• 89%

What health issues are mentioned as being caused by poor sanitation?

• Diabetes and hypertension

• Typhoid fever and diarrhea

• Asthma and allergies

• Heart disease and stroke

How does lack of access to clean water and sanitation affect productivity?

• It increases productivity.

• It has no effect on productivity.

• It cuts productivity.

• It only affects men.

What has happened to access to government-provided sanitation from 1990 to today?

• It has increased.

• It has remained the same.

• It has dropped.

• It has fluctuated.

What is one possible solution for women like Albertina to get clean water?

• Importing water

• Using bottled water

• Drilling a borehole

• Building a dam

What do the people need to do to change the government's priorities?

• Ignore the issue

• Voice out to their leaders

• Move to another country

• Stay silent