In his ongoing effort to guarantee clean and sustainable water supply across Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has completed the comprehensive overhaul of the Ugboha Water Supply Scheme in Edo Central.
The rehabilitation exercise, which has restored full water reticulation to Ugboha and parts of Uromi and Irrua, marks a significant turnaround in the State’s drive to strengthen public utilities and improve the quality of life for citizens.
During an inspection of the project, the Managing Director of the Edo State Urban Water Corporation, Mr. Uyi Ekhosuehi disclosed that for the first time since the scheme’s establishment, Ugboha, the host community, now enjoys uninterrupted access to safe, treated water.
He explained that years of neglect and the use of substandard materials by a previous contractor had crippled the scheme, leaving residents without benefit from the multimillion-naira investment.
With the host community now connected, the Corporation has commenced extension works to cover other parts of Uromi and Uwesan.
According to the Managing Director, all necessary pipes and fittings have been delivered, with full connection to be completed in the coming weeks.
He further revealed that the restoration plan will soon extend to Irrua, Ekpoma, Iruekpen, Illeh, and environs, while design works are ongoing to reactivate the Ojirami and Ikpoba River dams to strengthen supply across Edo North and South.
On the partial commercialisation of the scheme, Ekhosuehi clarified that the initiative is designed to prevent wastage in urban areas while maintaining free access for rural communities.
