LWC, USAID SEEK TRADITIONAL RULERS SUPPORT IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF WATER SUPPLY IN LAGOS

…visit Otto, Otumara Communities, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland, as rulers/residents pledge support for the Programme

Lagos Water Corporation in partnership with United States Agency for International Development (USAID)  have sought the support and understanding of the Lagos residents, particularly, the Traditional rulers of Otto and Otumara Communities, Ebute metta of Lagos Mainland of the State.

This was disclosed during the visit of the Corporation and USAID to the Communities on Thursday 6th April, 2023.

The Olotto of Otto and Lagos Mainland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abisoye Odesanya Okeyide Olupejobi, ably represented by the High Chief Jubril Aro,  Baale Otumara, Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye and entire residents were in joyous mood to receive the delegates of the Corporation and USAID who have come to seek their support towards the commencement and realisation of the Programme.

In his introductory statement, the LWC Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus, represented by LWC Deputy Director Distribution, Department, Engr. Saheed Olatunji said, the visit is to acquaint the team with the host Communities and to announce the commencement of the Programme.

Engr. Olatunji further stressed that the partnership is aim at improving  water supply in the communities, Lagos in general, as the project would be sponsored by USAID, in partnership with the Lagos State government to improve on the quality of life of Lagos residents.

He added that, as we berth in the Communities, we deemed it fit to pay homage to the Traditional rulers and seek their support to bringing the project to life.

On his part the representative of USAID team, Engr. Joechim Ezeji urged the Traditional rulers to help in the area of sensitization and Enlightenment of residents of the areas for total cooperation and support.

In their separate statements, the Traditional rulers pledged their support and cooperation for the realization of the program.

The Olotto of Otto and Lagos Mainland, through his spoke person, High Chief Jubril Aro expressed delight for the laudable project and thanked Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (Governor of Lagos State) led administration for his commitment towards improving in water supply in the State.

However, in his remarks, the Baale of Otumara community, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye,  commended the partnership between the Lagos Water Corporation and USAID for the birth of the project.

He said, “we give thanks to God for inspiring this  project. Otumara community and indeed the entire Ebute Metta district is a large community but as large as it is, we have a change of potable water supply.

“Our people cannot wait for the project to see the light of the day, as the Communities need water.

We earlier reported that USAID had  visited LWC Headquarters, Water-House, Ijora, Lagos on Tuesday 4th April, 2023 to unveil

CHEMONICs as a contractor for the improvement of water supply in the state, which will include support in the improvement of the governance and regulatory framework in Lagos State.

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