Residents of Otte and Budo Egba communities in the Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State have expressed immense relief following the inauguration of the rehabilitated Otte/Budo Egba Waterworks by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration.

According to a statement by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mashood Agboola, the completed water project is expected to significantly improve access to clean and safe water for thousands of residents in the area.

Mr. Agboola noted that the comprehensive project includes a 500,000 litre capacity tank, which aims at strengthening the state's overall water infrastructure.

Quoting the Governor, Mr. Agboola said:" This is not just about giving clean water to our people. The project brings comfort and renewed confidence in the power of our government to deliver. Access to clean water improves public health and supports education, as children no longer have to spend hours fetching water instead of being in school."

Governor AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, AbdulRazaq Jiddah, commended the contractors for their professionalism and appreciated the residents of Otte and its environs for their patience and cooperation during the rehabilitation process.

He also listed other ongoing water rehabilitation projects in the state, including those at Omu-Aran, Oyun, and Sobi, while reaffirming that access to clean water remains a fundamental right of every resident.

The statement added that several government officials and community leaders attended the commissioning, including the Chairman of the House Committee on Water Resources, Yunus Oniboki; Commissioner for Water Resources, Usman Lade; and Chairman of Asa Local Government, Shehu Amasa.

Mr Oniboki noted that the project would "go a long way in addressing water scarcity" in the area, while Lade urged residents to protect the facility against vandalism, emphasising the state government's continued investment in water and sanitation.

Mr Amasa described the waterworks as a "beneficial and gigantic project," saying it would ease the hardship faced by residents, especially during the dry season.

Other attendees, including Shehu Adaramaja and Abdullateef Alakawa, praised the initiative, saying it would have a lasting impact on the local communities.