About Metamorphosis Nigeria

Metamorphosis Nigeria is a non-governmental organisation set up with the primary focus to improve the quality of life and opportunities for positive change in poor urban communities, through projects that improve the environment and promote sanitary and hygiene practices.

Metamorphosis strongly believes that sustainable socio-economic development can only be achieved through partnerships between Government, Civil Society, Private Sector and Donor Agencies.

Credentials

Metamorphosis was established in year 2000 by a group of professionals based in Lagos State. The organisation was incorporated and registered in June 2004 under the Companies and Allied Decree of Nigeria.

Board of Trustees: Mr. Mike Egboh (Chairman)

Chief J.K. Randle

Mr. Afolabi Caxton-Martins

Mrs.Jife Williams (Executive Director)

Mrs. Adeola Asabia (Executive Director)

Target Areas

• Central Business Districts• Open Spaces• Motor Parks• Markets• Busy Commuter Points• Poor Community Settlements Lacking Access to Safe Sanitary Facilities

Projects Implemented

• Metamorphosis/Coca Cola Poverty Alleviation Project

•Metamorphosis/Mobil Nigeria Environmental sanitation community development project in year 2004.

•Metamorphosis/Total Nigeria Health Education and awareness programme in 2004/5

•Metamorphosis/SNEPCo sanitary intervention project launched in 2005

The Obalende Pilot Public Convenience Project

• The Obalende Public Convenience Project was a pilot project initiated by Metamorphosis, supported by Lagos State Ministry of Environment and financed by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo).

• The facility was commissioned in July 2005.

• The facility presently serves about 500 users daily which translates to approximately 3,000 people on a weekly basis.

What is the role of Metamorphosis?

• Metamorphosis plays a key role in identifying location and carrying out joint site inspections with officers from Lagos State Ministry of Environment, obtaining relevant approvals from State Ministries and mobilising stakeholders in the target communities.

• Metamorphosis secures private sector or donor funding for the design and construction of the public convenience facility.

• Metamorphosis is directly involved in the post construction maintenance of the facility.

Management of Facility

• Metamorphosis is responsible for the management of the facility.• Workers- Cleaners, Security guards, Ticketing officer and Supervisor are employed, thus creating job opportunities. • Staff are trained and provided with proper cleaning equipment.• Revenue generated is used for maintenance, staff salaries and other development initiatives needed in the target community.• Metamorphosis organizes periodic staff training to ensure quality control and service delivery.• Metamorphosis carries out intensified awareness campaign for the stakeholders within the area on the existence of newly constructed facility

and benefits of it’s use prior to the opening of facility for public use. • Metamorphosis carries out mass sensitization for the general public on the health and hygiene benefits of the facility prior to and after

opening of facility for public use.

Projects in Pre-Construction Stage

• Locations for new facilities:• Onigbongbo Taxi Park, Along Ikorodu road, Lagos State. • Ogombo Community, Lekki phase 2.• Alayabiaga Market, Orile (Ifelodun Local Government). Lagos State.

Future Development Plans

• Metamorphosis seeks to partner with more private sector organizations and donor agencies to finance the construction of public convenience facilities in each Local Government area within the Lagos Metropolis. The concept for design is to build modern facilities that are attractive, functional, culturally sensitive and efficiently maintained to a global standard of acceptance.

Metamorphosis New Design of Public Conveniences

Internal Features Include:- Toilets, Shower cubicles, Wash hand area, Cleaning/Storage roomExternal Features Include:-Septic tank, Borehole, Overhead tank, Generator, Security post.

Contact address

Metamorphosis-Nigeria

Flat 1B2, 17-19 Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos

Telephone: 08033068248,08023014896

Email: metamorphosisnigeria@yahoo.co.uk

Website : www.metamorphosis-nigeria.org