Ekiti State Government Enhances Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Services with Solar-Powered Pumps

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The Ekiti State Government has taken a significant step in ensuring adequate provision of potable water, sanitation, and hygiene services to its residents by receiving 110 solar-powered pumps and accessories. These pumps are aimed at constructing 110 new Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities across the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 22 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State. The project is being executed under the World Bank-backed SURWASH Program, which aims to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services, particularly in underserved communities. The project is a continuation of the government's efforts to ensure access to water and sanitation in urban and rural areas, with a focus on constructing boreholes, sanitation, and toilet facilities in schools, health centers, and communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ekiti State Government has taken delivery of 110 solar-powered pumps and accessories for the construction of 110 new WASH facilities.
  • The project is being executed under the World Bank-backed SURWASH Program, which aims to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services in underserved communities.
  • The government has constructed 121 WASH facilities and 64 solar-powered boreholes in the past two years, with a focus on urban and rural areas.
  • Each LGA and LCDA will receive 2 units of WASH facilities, with an additional 2 units for Ado LGA, and an extra 2 for Ado LCDA.
  • The government is working on finding lasting solutions to the issue of electricity supply for dams, with a focus on providing dedicated power for water pumping and agricultural irrigation.
  • The government has identified 4 dams in the state, including Ero, Egbe, Ureje, and Itapaji.

Statistics:

  • 110 solar-powered pumps and accessories have been delivered to the state government.
  • 110 new WASH facilities are to be constructed across the state.
  • 121 WASH facilities and 64 solar-powered boreholes have been constructed in the past two years.
  • Each LGA and LCDA will receive 2 units of WASH facilities, with a total of 16 x 2 = 32 units for LGAs and 22 x 2 = 44 units for LCDAs, plus 2 additional units for Ado LGA and 2 for Ado LCDA.

Sources:

  • Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Ekiti State Government (no date).
  • World Bank-backed SURWASH Program (no date).
  • Ekiti State Government (no date).