As part of ongoing efforts to revamp the water sector across Ogun State, the Ogun State Water Corporation team has embarked on another significant infrastructural assessment tour of Remo, Odogbolu, and environs towards addressing critical water management challenges and outdated infrastructure.
Speaking on this development, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo, who led the tour, affirmed that revitalizing the water infrastructure remains a top priority for Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration.
She expressed optimism that the government’s renewed attention in the sector was aimed at resolving longstanding issues and improving water supply across the state.
According to her, “Many of our water infrastructure facilities are not functioning optimally, and there are concerns regarding the inadequate utilization of available funding. This is a major challenge, and there is a lot of work to be done. We must act swiftly to rehabilitate critical water infrastructure to provide clean and potable water to the people of Ogun State.
Hon Odubanjo expressed optimism that " His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, would support us in expanding water supply to more communities, as access to clean water is a fundamental necessity that requires urgent attention.
“I am confident that this administration, under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun, will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that residents have regular access to clean and potable water,” she stated.
Hon. Otubanjo further assured the public that, with a team of experts working alongside her, the state should expect significant improvements in the water sector.
She emphasized that her team remains committed to identifying and resolving challenges within the sector.
“This facility tour is part of our strategy to tackle the growing complexities of water management. We are confident in our ability to rehabilitate infrastructure, implement lasting solutions, enhance operations, and meet the water supply needs of Ogun State residents.” she emphasized.
Also speaking, Alhaja Muinat Jaji, the Consultant to the Governor on Water, reassured residents of the area to expect an improved and more efficient water supply soon, highlighting that the facility assessment also focuses on aging equipment, which the state government has pledged to rehabilitate.
“We have observed that some equipment in various water schemes requires urgent rehabilitation and upgrades. Additionally, pipeline networks need to be improved to enhance operations and extend services to underserved communities. The state government remains committed to ensuring the availability of clean and safe water for all residents,” she stated.
The facility tour covered several key water schemes, including, Ogere Water Surface Scheme – servicing Ogere, Iperu, Ilisan, Irolu, Ipara, Iperu Booster Station, Akaka Mini Scheme, Ilisan Borehole Scheme, Ikene Borehole Scheme, Odogbolu Reservoir, Ayepe-Ijebu Reservoir and Sagamu Scheme among others.