The Kwara State Government on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the prompt completion of the Sobi Waterworks rehabilitation project, urging the contractor, Adegboyega Durojaye -Hydro Gold Limited, to expedite work on the project to prevent potential damage during the upcoming rainy season.
Usman Yunusa Lade, the State Commissioner for Water Resources, gave the assurance during an on-the-spot assessment of the project, explaining that the rehabilitation was being undertaken in order to improve on water supply in Ilorin and its environs.
Represented by Christiana Omolola Asonibare, the Permanent Secretary, the Commissioner emphasised the urgency of completing the rehabilitation, given that a majority of residents rely on the facility as their primary source of potable water.
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Responding, Louis Onome Obukohwo, Project Manager – Hydro Gold Limited, pledged to complete the foundation treatment within a week.
He explained that proper and reinforced foundation work was essential to preventing a recurrence of the previous flood disaster that severely damaged the facility, assuring that refilling the waterworks entrance -washed away by the flood would also be completed within a week.
These measures, he noted, would fortify the facility against future flooding and other potential hazards.
Obukohwo, also pledged that the project would be delivered on schedule and in line with the contract specifications, ensuring high-quality execution.
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