Hitting The Ground Running; Hon. Akande Begins Inspection of Ondo Water Sector Facilities.

Hitting The Ground Running; Hon. Akande Begins Inspection of Ondo Water Sector Facilities.

The newly appointed Ondo State Commissioner for Water Resources, Public Sanitation and Hygiene, Hon. Ayodele Akande, has embarked on an inspection tour of key water sector facilities in the state.

The visit, which took place on 29th July, 2025, was aimed at assessing the current state of infrastructure, identifying challenges, and evaluating the prospects within the sector.

Facilities visited include the Akure Area Office of the Ondo State Water Corporation, the proposed site for the Water Corporation’s Headquarters and Central Laboratory, as well as the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA).

Akande, during the visit, emphasized his commitment at motivating staff, and improving operational efficiency in line with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s OUR EASE Agenda — particularly in the delivery of clean , safe and potable water to residents across the state.

"This visit is part of our familiarisation and groundwork to reposition the sector for optimal performance," he said.

The commissioner was accompanied by top officials, including the Administrative Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Victoria Adetoye; General Manager of RUWASSA, Engr. Rotimi Oladimeji, General Manager of the Ondo State Water Corporation, Engr. Remigius Ogunjobi, and top Management Staff of the water sector.

The inspection tour is expected to continue across other facilities in the state over the coming weeks.

Olukoju Clement,

Communication Officer (PIU)