Years after service interruption due to technical issues, the Oyo State Water Supply Corporation has announced that supply has been restored to residents in some parts of Ibadan, the state capital.
The corporation also added that repairs to leaking and damaged water pipes in the state are underway.
The Chairman of the Corporation, Mr. Elias Adeojo, also highlighted that major water supply and booster stations have been commissioned to supplement the water supply to Ibadan and surrounding areas.
Mr Adeojo cited Molete, Bodo, Labiran, Bayeruka, Eleele Axis and Bashorun Oluwo Nara as areas where water supply has been restored.
While he assured residents of improved service delivery, he urged them to use the services with caution.
Adeojo further added that efforts are being made to repair the facility as soon as it is discovered or reported.
“The agency under my watch will do everything in its power to ensure that the recently restored drinking water supply to Ibadan and its surrounding areas is maintained,” he said.
He therefore asked for understanding for the inconvenience caused to consumers in the affected areas, and said that in the aftermath, as companies continue to work tirelessly to provide better services to consumers, ordinary people will receive stable water supply. guaranteed the supply of
“All factors such as leakages and burst pipes which will reduce the impact on the Oyo State Water Supply Corporation have been addressed with precision, thereby ensuring adequate supply of potable water to the residents of Ibadan and surrounding areas,” he said. said.
He added that as soon as all bottlenecks in Ibadan are resolved, the company will deploy men and machinery to restore drinking water to other parts of the state.
Mr. Adeojo therefore appealed to Ibadan residents to report any leaking or bursting pipes to 08077033774 for prompt response by the company’s engineers.
