Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has solicited for the cooperation of the people of Ondo state, security agencies relevant ministries as the Channelization of portable water supply project commences.
Governor Aiyedatiwa stated this while addressing stakeholders at the urban water reform and Akure water supply,sanitation project in Akure.
He said aside from the provision of portable water for the people the project would also provide job opportunity for skilled workers, beauty the state with the construction of modern toilet facilities at strategic places to ensure proper hygiene.
During his welcome address, the commissioner for water resources, public sanitation and hygiene Mr Sunday Akinwalire appreciated the governor for approving water project stressing that the problem of unavailability of portable water for over thirty years has been solved.
Mr Akinwalere noted that the water Channelization project is targeted at five hundred thousand houses and two million individuals.
A project and sanitation consultant, Mr Alaanuloluwa Obaise said that the first phase of the project would cover all local government and communities in the central senatorial district of the state which includes Akure south,north,Ifedore, Ile-oluji/Oke-Igbo, Ondo west among others.
On his part, chairman grievance and dispute committee Mr Solomon Adelegan assured the people that all affected persons, structures had been contacted for the commencement of the project in their locality.
A project and sanitation consultant, Mr Alaanuloluwa Obaise said that the first phase of the project would cover all local government and communities in the central senatorial district of the state which includes Akure south,north,Ifedore, Ile-oluji/Oke-Igbo, Ondo west among others.
On his part, chairman grievance and dispute committee Mr Solomon Adelegan assured the people that all affected persons, structures had been contacted for the commencement of the project in their locality.
Dignitaries who graced the occasion included the deputy governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo, traditional rulers, political appointees and other stakeholders in the water project.