In what appears to be a renewed effort to facilitate its mission of transforming lives, improving access to potable water, sanitation and hygiene, the Oyo State Government has announced its readiness to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WaterAid. The government said the MOU signing is an essential step out of poverty.
Speaking at the weekend after a meeting with the representatives of WaterAid Nigeria, Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation, Elias Adeojo said that despite the economic doldrums in the country, the State Government is leaving no stone unturned to provide potable water to residents of the state.
Adeojo believes that the signing of the MoU, would signify a partnership that would provide a better way of managing water resources in the state.
The Chairman however regretted that almost all the schemes of the Corporation are being bedevilled by epileptic power supply, with few working at lower capacities.
He therefore enjoined the organisation to render its support to the Corporation in which capacity it deemed fit in order to bring back the glory of the schemes.
In his response, WaterAid Nigeria representative, Alao Adebayo noted that the agency was committed to supporting Oyo State towards ensuring that residents had access to good water.
Alao expressed the readiness of WaterAID Africa to assist in boosting water supply to Oyo State as a whole.
Adebayo added that the organisation usually undertakes Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects which the Water Corporation of Oyo State qualifies to enjoy.
He said that Lagos State Government has also benefited from the laudable support of the organisation in recent time, promising to hasten the support to the Corporation after necessary steps and paperwork have been sorted out.
