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Ekiti State Government Boosts Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Facilities with 110 Solar-Powered Pumps

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The Ekiti State government has taken delivery of 110 solar-powered pumps and accessories to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services in underserved communities, particularly in schools and health centers across the state. The initiative is part of the World Bank-backed Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Program, aiming to standardize pump quality and ensure efficient after-installation servicing. The state government has also rehabilitated 121 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities and constructed 64 solar-powered boreholes in the past two years. The Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Professor Mobolaji Aluko, emphasized the importance of community involvement in managing public facilities for improved service delivery and sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ekiti State government has received 110 solar-powered pumps and accessories to boost water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.
  • The initiative falls under the World Bank-backed SURWASH Program, aiming to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services, especially in underserved communities.
  • In the past two years, the state government has rehabilitated 121 WASH facilities and constructed 64 solar-powered boreholes.
  • The current installment includes 110 WASH facilities with solar-powered boreholes to be installed in 55 schools and 55 health centers across the state.
  • Each Local Government Area (LGA) and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) will receive two units, with additional units allocated to Ado LGA.
  • The state government is working on resolving electricity supply challenges to the state's dams, with plans for dedicated power solutions, including gas, solar, and small hydropower sources.
  • Community involvement is crucial for managing public facilities, promoting ownership, accountability, and engagement for better service delivery and sustainability.
  • Professor Mobolaji Aluko, the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, highlighted the importance of community involvement in public facility management.

Statistics:

  • 110 solar-powered pumps and accessories have been delivered to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.
  • 121 WASH facilities have been rehabilitated in the past two years.
  • 64 solar-powered boreholes have been constructed in the past two years.
  • 110 WASH facilities with solar-powered boreholes will be installed in 55 schools and 55 health centers across the state.
  • Each LGA and LCDA will receive two units of the solar-powered pumps, with additional units allocated to Ado LGA.

Sources:

  • Naija247news (no date)
  • Vanguard (no date)

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