Residents in Ikorodu, Lagos State, have lauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for inaugurating a water supply scheme in their neighborhoods, each with a generator to ensure uninterrupted water distribution.
The project, handed over on October 4, was executed through Office of Rural Development under supervision of Dr. Nurudeen Agbaje, special adviser to the governor on Rural Development. Agbaje said the scheme is part of the administration’s drive to extend essential amenities to rural and semi-urban communities that lack access to potable water.
In Lugbusi, beneficiaries included Joy Estate, Peace Estate, and Unique Estate.
The scheme and generator were received on behalf of residents by Giwa Idris, vice chair of CDA Lugbusi; Abe Johnbull, chair of Joy Estate; and Babatunde Awolesi, chair of Peace CDA.
Johnbull, speaking for the community, thanked Sanwo-Olu for delivering ‘the real dividends of democracy,’ adding the project would ease the burden of water scarcity.
Adewale Daniel, general secretary; Elder P.O. Adetola, both of Peace CDA; and Segun Adegbuyi, spokesman of Joy Estate, said the intervention is timely and essential.
Maya Olorijo Estate Phase 2 also benefited. The project was received by the CDA; Victor Ologhobo, chair; Ogunjobi Olaoluwa, secretary; Ismail Sodiq; Financial secretary; Murisiku Sule; Fasheun Kayode; and Felix Aberefa, and contractor, Olukorede Koleoso.
Residents hailed the water facility and generator, promising it will serve all households.
At Victory Estate, Parafa, the scheme was welcomed by the CDA, led by the Chair, Oyetola Olakunle; Vice Chair, Akorede Aliu; Social Secretary, Imoudumhe Ododo; General Secretary, Adawole Afolake; Spokesman, Apena Ahmed; and Adeoye Isaac.
They pledged to maintain the facility.
Ojokoro Togejoye CDA also benefited. The project was received by the Chair, Moses Obasanya; Treasurer, Mudashiru Oladepo; Vice Chair, Adebola Quadri, Financial Secretary, Adefowope Mudashiru, and Lamina Robiat, Ayo-Adewole Akinbode, Ahmed Odehinde (menbers).
Agbaje reiterated that the initiative would be replicated in more rural communities to bridge infrastructural gaps.
He noted water is basic and assured residents of support.