Governor Ayedatiwa embarked on provision of potable water in Ondo State.

Governor Ayedatiwa embarked on provision of potable water in Ondo State.

The Ondo State Government has announced that 500,000 households from the Ondo Central Senatorial District will benefit from the first phase of its Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (UWSR & AWSS) project.

Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, the State Commissioner for Water Resources, Public Sanitation and Hygiene, Hon. Sunday Akinwalire, disclosed that the project aims to provide clean and safe drinking water to communities across the district.

“This project will target about 500,000 households, impacting no fewer than two million people between 2025 and 2030,” Akinwalire said this during the meeting attended by traditional rulers, community leaders, market women and various stakeholders in the water sector.

In his welcome address, the General Manager of the Ondo State Water Corporation, Engr. Remigiius Ogunjobi, emphasized the importance of creating public awareness about the project. He highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring residents have access to safe and drinkable water.

“The efforts of the state government to provide good drinkable water are selfless, and in the best interest of the people of Ondo State,” Ogunjobi remarked.

The Project Manager, Engr. Kehinde Michael in his presentation noted that the initiative, which costs $87.5 million, would improve access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene across Akure and its neighboring towns, including Ondo, Idanre, Ifedore, Ile-Oluji, Ilaramokin, Igbara Oke, Iju-Itaogbolu and others.

“We are committed to ensuring that people in Akure city and its environment have access to high-quality hygiene water,” Michael added.

Environmental and Social Consultant, Alaanuloluwa Obaisi, assured that the project would not negatively impact the residents.

“We are implementing this project in a manner that will not adversely affect the people of Ondo State. We must all work together to ensure its success,” he said.

Also, a foremost National Labor Leader, and a former NLC National Vice President, Comrade Solomon Adelegan, who is the Chairman of the project Grievances and Conflicts Resolution Committee reiterated the commitment of Governor Ayedatiwa lead Government in making adequate provision of compensation for the affected individuals and bodies in the course of the project. He added that his committee had met with all the affected communities and individuals to alley their fears of being deprived of their entitlements.

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, urged residents to see the project as their own and collaborate with the government, as it will also have positive impact on the socioeconomic well being of the people. “If any areas need correction, readjustment, or additional input, they should be brought to the government’s attention for immediate changes. Let us unite to lift Ondo State to greater heights,” Aiyedatiwa said.

The attendees at the forum pledged their support for the successful realization of the water project, emphasizing its importance to the well-being of the people.

Signed;                                                                    Olukoju Clement; Communication Desk Officer ODWC (PIU)