By Freshgist
Akwa Ibom state government has recently declared it's readiness to reactivate 29 water stations across the state in order to promote healthy living among residents and as part of the measures to strengthen water infrastructure in the state and improve service delivery in the sector.
Speaking during an advocacy visit with executives of Ibom WASH Media committee at his office in Uyo, the Managing Director of Akwa Ibom Water company, Engr Edo Etuk disclosed that the state government has approved fund for the reactivation of 5 out of the 29 water stations in 15 local government areas the state.
Engr Etuk explained that though the five stations were working slowly but once the approved funds will be released that it will be used to reactivate and put them in good condition to enable the company serve the public well.
He declared that the remaining 24 stations will surely be worked on in due cause with the coming on board of the ministry of water and sanitation.
The GM however maintained that the sum of one billion naira could be enough to fix and put in good shape all the water stations in Akwa ibom state.
"I believe very strongly that we cannot leave a 15 billion naira investment or should I say assets and allow it to rot. We need to revive those stations.
"we have a high level of prospect on the water industry, with the water law in place and the creation of the new ministry, the water sector will receive a boost." He said
The water company MD said the decision by government to reactivate the five stations was part of the measures to strengthen water infrastructure in the state thereby improve upon service delivery in the sector.
He assured the people of improved service with the reactivation of the five water station and sued for their continual patronage.
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