Dapo Abiodun committed to revitalising Ogun’s water infrastructure, says aide

Damilola Otubanjo, the special adviser to Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun on water resources, says the state government is committed to revitalising water infrastructure.

During an infrastructural assessment tour of Remo, Odogbolu, and the surrounding areas, Otubanjo said Abiodun is focused on addressing critical water management challenges in Ogun state.

She said the government is putting in place necessary measures to replace outdated infrastructure and overcome funding and logistical constraints.

“Many of our water infrastructure facilities are not functioning optimally, and there are concerns regarding the inadequate utilisation of available funding,” she said.

“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.

“We urge His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, to 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.”

Otubanjo assured members of the communities the state would see significant improvements in the water sector.

The water schemes inspected included the Ogere water surface scheme—servicing Ogere, Iperu, Ilisan, Irolu, Ipara, and Iperu Borstal Institution; the Akaka mini scheme—covering Akaka and Ilara; the Ilisan Borehole Scheme; the Ikene borehole scheme; the Odogbolu reservoir; the Ayepe-Ijebu reservoir; and the Sagamu scheme.