Association of Public Toilets in Bauchi Local Government Area has declared a significant increase of 100% in charges for utilizing its facilities.
Mr. Ibrahim Kabo, the association’s chairman, revealed this adjustment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday.
The revised rates include a raise for defecation services from N100 to N200 and a similar hike for bathing with hot and cold water, now costing N200 instead of the previous N100. Kabo cited the escalation in prices of items essential for maintaining the facilities as the primary reason for the fee adjustment.
He explained, “We use soap, detergent, antibacterial agents, petrol, deodorant, cream, buckets, brooms , dustbins, toilet paper, among others to make the toilets convenient for the public.
“On the other hand, we have increased workers’ transportation fares; their role is very important because they are in charge of maintenance and taking care of the facilities.
“These are what led to the price increase in the public toilets in the metropolis,” the chairman added.
A client, Aliyu Danjuma, expressed understanding, saying, “I don’t blame them on the increase; everything has gone up, so you don’t expect less than what they are charging.”
The new charges have been prominently displayed on the walls of the facilities, indicating the adjustment in an effort to cope with the rising operational expenses.
Credit: NAN
