Oyo State Government and LDS Charities Collaborate to Bring Clean Water to Rural Communities

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Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has commissioned new borehole projects in Ire-Akari Estate, Asolo Area in Ona-Ara Local Government, and Irepodun, Maku community in Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State. The electric-powered borehole projects were constructed and donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ibadan, in collaboration with Oyo State government. The projects are estimated to provide up to 10,000 litres of clean potable water per day for the use of residents. The commissioning of the projects marks a significant step towards making life easier for the rural populace and fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goal 2030.

Key Takeaways:

  • The borehole projects were constructed and donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ibadan, in collaboration with Oyo State government.
  • The projects are estimated to provide up to 10,000 litres of clean potable water per day for the use of residents in Ire-Akari Estate, Asolo Area in Ona-Ara Local Government, and Irepodun, Maku community in Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State.
  • The Oyo State government's policy is geared towards ending open defecation by 2025, with Governor Seyi Makinde keenly interested in providing portable water to every community in Oyo State.
  • The Importance of water, aside from drinking and other utilization, cannot be overemphasized, especially during the Covid 19 pandemic, where water is an important agent necessary in hand hygiene and hand washing.
  • The State President of the Latter-Day Saints Charities, President Peter Olubukola Apantaku, gave assurance that the NGO would cater for the maintenance of the facility for the next six months.
  • The borehole was financed by LDS charities with the use of world-class, quality equipment.
  • The people of Ire-Akari community and Irepodun/Maku communities expressed profound appreciation to Oyo State government, LDS Charities and Oyo RUWASSA for putting an end to their long-time suffering for water in their communities.

Statistics:

  • Up to 10,000 litres of clean potable water per day will be provided by the borehole projects.
  • The project's construction and donation were made possible by collaboration between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ibadan, and Oyo State government.
  • The State government's policy aims to end open defecation by 2025.
  • Hand hygiene and hand washing have been identified as crucial in the prevention of the deadly Corona Virus.

Sources:

  • "Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has commissioned new borehole projects in Ire-Akari Estate, Asolo Area in Ona-Ara Local Government, and Irepodun, Maku community in Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State."
  • "The electric-powered borehole projects were constructed and donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ibadan, in collaboration with Oyo State government."
  • "The present administration is working with all stakeholders to provide basic infrastructural facilities that will give the people a sense of belonging in the government they put in power."
  • "Today, the Importance of water, aside from drinking and other utilization cannot be overemphasized especially during this period of ravaging Covid 19 pandemic, water is an important agent necessary in hand hygiene and hand washing across the globe has been identified as a veritable tool in the prevention of the deadly Corona Virus"