The Oyo State Government is seeking special grant from a non-governmental organisation, WaterAid International so as to revive the state’s water sector.
Executive Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, made this known during a recent courtesy visit to the management of Nigerian Breweries Ltd. in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
He said the corporation’s intending partnership with WaterAid Nigeria will enable residents of the state to have access to a potable water supply.
Adeojo said the grant, when accessed, will target communities grappling with water scarcity and inadequate sanitation facilities, as well as promote sustainable hygiene practices.
Adeojo said the government’s commitment to its citizens wellbeing would pave way for its eligibility to access a 100 thousand Euros grant by Water AID International.
He said the Water AID grant is for water sanitation, hygiene and extension of water pipelines, adding that the grant is for projects located in African countries.
He said: “As a response to government’s call to action for support to its water sector, WaterAid Nigeria, in collaboration with our corporation is championing a course of potable water in our dear state.”
The chairman stated that the grant would be judiciously used for the purpose it is meant for if granted.
Adeojo stressed that water provision is an extensive investment with no expectation of huge returns, but added that it is a social responsibility of the government.
He then appealed to the management of Nigerian Brewery to assist the Corporation in seeking the grant.
Earlier in his address, the Brewery Manager, Nigerian Breweries, Mr Seun Akinwale eulogised the leadership qualities of the governor of the State, Mr Seyi Makinde.
He promised to always liaise with the Oyo State Water Corporation in area of provision of adequate water to the habitants of the State.
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