By Mariam Abeeb
The Pan Africa Association of Sanitation Actors ( PASA) has seeks for more private partnerships on for 1 City- 1 Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP)Initiative across all cities in Africa.
The Executive Secretary of PASA, Kitch Bawa, who made this known during a virtually media conference with pressmen explained that they are working in 25 countries to strengthen the sanitation value chain across Africa.
He noted that PASA which is launched in 2019, is an umbrella body of national associations of non-sewered sanitation actors in Africa.
He added that PASA are a leading association of sanitation actors operating professionally and safely.
Bawa explained that FSTP initiative is to strengthen the sanitation value chain in Africa by putting in place an appropriate support mechanism to improve the management of faecal sludge in all African cities by 2030..
He lamented that no cities across the country have any treatment plan , adding that the level of treatment in Africa is very low .
He emphasised the need for better waste management systems across the continent.
“we are committed to improving sanitation infrastructure and advocating training of sanitation and health workers. “ he stated.
According to him, there are alot to be done after people have constructed toilet.
He noted that poor treatment plants will poses health risks to communities at large.
The ES said that the initiative will also focus on ensuring that there is enough manpower and technical capacities that all FS constructed is treated.
He said the main aim is also to ensure that there is dialogue and action is taken.
Bawa added that there are many toilets in Nigeria but there are no FSTP
He assured that initiative will help to create employment opportunities, improve health care, improve public health and encourage climate finance .
The 1 City- 1 FSTP Initiative of PASA which will be launched in Kampala Uganda, during the Mayor’s and Local Authorities Forum at the AFWASA Congress on 18th February.
