Rivers State Government Moves To Revamp Ahoada Water Facility ......as Port-Harcourt Water Project to be delivered, 2025

By: Martha Igbiks

Rivers State Government is taking steps to revamp the severely vandalized Ahoada Water Facility in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the State with a view to restoring potable water supply for residents of the area .

State Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Samuel Eyiba who made this known today after conducting an on-site inspection, described the facility's condition as "non-existent," with most equipment stolen or destroyed.

Accomplished by the General Manager, Rivers State Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency ( RSSTOWA) Mrs Queen Amachree and other officials of the Ministry, Samuel Eyiba stated that the inspection aimed to identify areas for upgrade and make recommendations to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.He assured that the implementation of the proposed upgrades would be prioritized in the 2025 annual budget.

The Water Resources and Rural Development Commissioner attributed the vandalism to scavengers seeking metal products for personal gain and assured of government plans to increase surveillance and security at the facility to prevent future incidents

Samuel Eyiba stated that the existing water tank, with a capacity of over 8,000 gallons, would need to be upgraded to cater for the area's growing population.

"The government of Sir Siminalayi Fubara is committed to providing portable drinking water to the people of Rivers State," Eyiba emphasized.

On the completion of the Port-Harcourt water project,Samuel Eyiba disclosed that the project will benefit residents of the State by the first quarter of 2025.

The Principal Executive Officer ii, RSSTOWA, Atoukaritou Kolofah who was elated by the visit of the commissioner to the water facility said his coming will help to ameliorate the challenges faced by the residents in search for their water needs.

This move is part of the state government's efforts to provide clean water and improve the lives of its citizens, particularly in rural areas, recognizing the health implications of inadequate access.

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