The need to improve the quality of sanitation in informal settlements in Enugu State necessitated this study. The study determined the availability of sanitation facilities in informal settlements of Enugu Municipality. The study adopted survey design and the population consisted of all the residents of informal settlements in Enugu municipality, Enugu State. Sample size of 200 male and female residents was drawn using accidental sampling technique. This sample size was selected using accidental sampling technique. A-17 item structured questionnaire validated by three experts in the field of Human Kinetic and Health Education and Measurement and Evaluation was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was established using a pilot test and data collected were analyzed using Cronbach Alpha which yielded co-efficient value of 0.84. Data collected were analyzed using the frequencies, percentages and t-test statistic. The findings showed that pit latrine with slab was the available sanitation facilities for use by respondents in Enugu municipality as it has percentage score above 50%. The findings also revealed that gender was not a significant factor in determining available sanitation facilities in Enugu municipality. Based on the findings of the study, the researchers concluded that sanitation facilities are not available for use in informal settlement in Enugu Municipality. It was recommended among others that; government should by way of subvention or by direct delivery provide the needed facilities in order to close the existing gap on availability of sanitation facilities.
Availability, Sanitation Facilities, Informal Settlements
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