Ogun State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the provision of potable water across the state as a way of prioritising the welfare of the citizens.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Damilola Otubanjo, who gave the hint during a facility tour of water schemes in the Yewa area of the state, emphasised that access to clean and safe water is a basic human right and must not be influenced by zoning politics.
Otubanjo said that the visit to the Ilaro-Yewa axis was aimed at assessing how to improve water infrastructure, including increasing pump capacity to extend coverage to more communities.
She, however, commended the Ogun State Water Corporation team, describing them as dedicated and vibrant.
She also re-affirmed that all decisions regarding water projects are based on need, technical viability, and the potential for impact — not politics, saying: “As we continue implementing the Ogun State Water Supply Master Plan, the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration remains people-focused. Our priority is to ensure that all residents of the state have access to clean water, irrespective of location or political leaning.”
“The goal is to evaluate each scheme’s condition and determine whether to rehabilitate or replace them based on cost and effectiveness.
Meanwhile, Abiodun has officially flagged off the harvest of cassava on the 80 hectares of farmland at Ifonyintedo in the Ipokia Local Council of the state.
A statement by the Project Communications Officer, Simbo Olayinka, in Abeokuta, the state capital, stated that the initiative was part of the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving farmers’ livelihoods.
The governor, who spoke on the initiative, said that the intervention was designed to enhance food security, as well as empower farmers across the state.
“The farmland, cultivated by 80 farmers, received comprehensive support from the Ogun State Government. These farmers benefited from a 65 per cent subsidy on land clearing and 50 per cent discounts on cassava stems, herbicides, pesticides, and fertilisers,” he explained.
Abiodun, who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo, stated that each farmer is projected to earn at least N2.4 million from the harvest.