By Tope Obembe
A motorised borehole project facilitated under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative has been commissioned at Okebola Quarters, Iloro Ekiti, Irewolede LCDA, with a call on residents to ensure its proper maintenance and usage
The commissioning ceremony, held today, September 21, 2026, was attended by government officials, management staff of Irewolede LCDA, community leaders and residents of the area.
Speaking at the occasion, the Coordinator of the Sustainable Development Goals in Ekiti State, Mr. Adewale Ajakaye, said the project was designed to provide residents with access to clean and safe water.
According to him, the provision of potable water would contribute significantly to reducing water-borne diseases and improving the general wellbeing of people in the community.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Local Government, Hon. Folorunso Olabode, who represented the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, appreciated the people of Irewolede LCDA for their support during the last governorship election in the state.
Hon. Olabode urged the people of Iloro Ekiti to make effective use of the newly commissioned facility and take responsibility for its safety and maintenance.
He further advised the beneficiaries to regard the motorised borehole as their collective property, stressing the need to promptly address any fault that might develop.
The Commissioner explained that while minor faults could be handled by the community, assistance could be sought from the local government whenever the problem was beyond the community’s capacity to resolve.
In her remarks, the Executive Chairman of Irewolede LCDA, Hon. (Mrs.) Dupe Bakare, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Samson Kolawole, commended the SDGs initiative, describing the provision of the motorised borehole as a laudable intervention that would improve access to potable water in the community.
The Vice Chairman assured the people of the council’s continued support for projects aimed at improving the living conditions and wellbeing of residents.
Among the top management staff of Irewolede LCDA present at the event were the Secretary to the Council, Hon. Adebo Adewale; Head of Local Government Administration, Mr. Babatunde Vincent; and other directors.
Community leaders and stakeholders also graced the occasion, including Chief Olafunmi Sapaye, Elder Sunday Aimasiko, Chief Samuel Aro Agbaje, Elder Fadare James, and Hon. Awe Idowu, Ward Councillor, among others.
The commissioning marked another intervention aimed at improving access to basic social amenities and enhancing the wellbeing of residents of Iloro Ekiti.
