Ogun State Government has restated its strong focus on expanding access to clean and safe water across communities as part of efforts to improve the daily lives of its citizens. This renewed assurance was given during a recent facility tour in the Yewa area, where the government evaluated existing water infrastructure to identify areas for improvement.
Speaking during the visit, Damilola Otubanjo, Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals and Water Resources, said access to potable water is a fundamental right and should never be determined by political zones. She pointed out that the trip to Ilaro-Yewa was aimed at exploring how to boost water supply by improving pump capacity and extending service to more areas in need.
Otubanjo praised the Ogun State Water Corporation team for their dedication and energy. She clarified that water project decisions are grounded in actual need, technical feasibility and long-term benefits rather than political agendas. She reaffirmed that the implementation of the state’s Water Supply Master Plan will continue to reflect Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to meeting the needs of all residents, regardless of where they live.
During the tour, she explained that each water scheme is being carefully reviewed to decide whether it should be rehabilitated or completely replaced, depending on cost and the overall impact on service delivery.
At the same time, the Ogun State Government has officially launched the harvest of cassava on 80 hectares of farmland located in Ifonyintedo, within the Ipokia Local Council. The event marks a milestone in the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project, also known as OGSTEP, which aims to increase agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ income.
In a statement released in Abeokuta, Simbo Olayinka, the project’s communications officer, explained that the initiative is not just about increasing food production but also about supporting farmers with real, measurable benefits. The 80 farmers involved received major government support — including a 65 percent subsidy on land clearing, along with 50 percent discounts on cassava stems, pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers.
Governor Abiodun, represented at the event by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo, said each farmer is expected to earn a minimum of ₦2.4 million from the cassava harvest. The programme is part of a broader push to empower rural communities, ensure food security and strengthen the agricultural sector in the state.
