Be Creative To Provide Effective Commercial Service To Customers - Ogun Govt Charges Water Corp

Ogun State Government has charged the State Water Corporation (OGSWC) on how to be creative in ensuring effective commercial services to its prospective customers , in order to strengthen its operation and make it more efficient in the distribution of water to the nooks and crannies of the State.

The State Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo gave the charge during a meeting with officials of the Federal Ministry of Finance, OGSWC, Project Management Support (PMS) and the Agence Francaise de-Development (AFD) in Abeokuta, the state capital 

He urged the State’s Water Corporation to adopt cross subsidisation, leveraging on the industrial and commercial areas across the state for it to operate at optimal level

He assured the Corporation of more government's support.

The Finance Commissioner disclosed that Governor Dapo Abiodun was passionate about smooth running of water across the State, and would not rest on his oars at achieving the government’s objectives, as demonstrated in the level of support accorded Donor Agencies and Development Partners, appreciating AFD for its intervention and support towards the State’s Water Corporation.

Speaking earlier, the Team lead, AFD, Famy Nesen, expressed satisfaction with the level of implementation of its various intervention and support by the OGSWC as evidenced by solid infrastructure, innovations and personnel, advising the Corporation not to lower the standard of implementation, as this would determine the level of future support from the Agency.

Also speaking, Engr. Kazim Nafiu from the Federal Ministry of Finance also counselled the State to stick with the terms and conditions of its intervention, applauding the State for the strides.

Earlier in his welcome address, the General Manager, OGSWC, Engr. Oluseye Maku appreciated the government and AFD for the collaboration, which he said has enhanced the Corporation’s capacity, noting that it was working towards achieving a sustainable tariff for water consumers in the State.

Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to the Ogun State Government, Dapo Okubadejo (right), Team Lead, Agence Franchise de-Development (AFD), Famy Nesen (middle), and her colleague, Amaelle Cado (left), during a meeting in his office in Abeokuta.