A few months ago, the people of Araromi Aperin, a small village on the edge of Oyo State, lived with a harsh reality, as many homes had no toilets, so open defecation was the only option.
People had to relieve themselves outdoors. The practice spread disease, made families sick, and carried a dee
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Royal Ibeh
Royal Ibeh is a senior journalist with years of experience reporting on Nigeria’s technology and health sectors. She currently covers the Technology and Health beats for BusinessDay newspaper, where she writes in-depth stories on digital innovation, telecom infrastructure, healthcare systems, and public health policies.
