Mid-Term Report: 2 Years (2023 – 2025) of Skimeh’s Account of Stewardship, Episode 3
Water is life.6
Significant Developments in Oyo Water Infrastructure
In a recent midterm report, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi (Skimeh), Member of the House of Representatives for Oyo Federal Constituency, highlighted ongoing efforts to improve water access across the region. The report outlines a budgetary provision of 1 billion Naira for the construction of the Fiditi Earth Dam in Afijio Local Government, with 300 million Naira already released to the contractor.
Key Initiatives
In addition to the dam project, several solar-powered boreholes are set to be established in various communities as part of the initiative to enhance water accessibility. Notable locations and commissioning dates include:
Adewinbi Community, Araromi, Oyo East LG: Commissioned in May 2023.
Boroboro Community, Agunpopo, Atiba LG: Scheduled for October 16, 2024.
Lagunna Community, Atiba LG (in memory of Chief S.M. Akindele): Scheduled for October 16, 2024.
Ojo Oluwaye, Basorun Community, Atiba LG: Scheduled for October 16, 2024.
•Kolobo Community, Oyo West LG: Scheduled for October 16, 2024
•Baara Community, Oyo East LG: Scheduled for October 16, 2024.
•Durbar Shopping Complex, Oyo East LG: Scheduled for October 17, 2024.
•Agbogangan Muslims Community Premises, Oyo East LG: Scheduled for October 17, 2024.
•Idi-igba Cow Slaughter Slab, Afijio/Oyo West LGs: Commissioned on October 17, 2024.
• Adebisi Community, Ilora, Afijio LG: Scheduled for October 17, 2024.
•Jobele Community, Afijio LG: Scheduled for October 17, 2024.
•Idi Iyalode Village, Oyo West LG: To be commissioned in October 2025.
•Alafara Village, Via Ijawaya Farm Settlement, Atiba LG: To be commissioned in October 2025.
Commitment to Potable Water
The report emphasises ongoing repairs and maintenance of existing boreholes, reaffirming the commitment to providing potable water for the residents of Oyo Federal Constituency.
“We are not resting… To be continued…” the report concludes, underscoring a dedication to further improvements and developments.
Oyo o ni bajẹ.
Signed:
Hon. Akeem Adeyemi (Skimeh),
Member, House of Representatives (MHR),
Oyo Federal Constituency.
