We have Spent N4.2bn On Revitalizing Water Projects – Mimiko

Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has revealed that his administration had spent about N3 billion to refurbish and upgrade various water projects in the state while an additional N1.2 billion was spent on sinking  of water boreholes since the administration came on board in 2009.

He added that the administration awarded contracts for water scheme in Ilaje Local Government area of the state  at a sum of N4.3 billion last year.

Mimiko uncovered some of the expenses of the administration for the provision of water in Akure at an event to mark the World Water Day, which has as its theme, ‘Water and Work”.

He said the N3 billion was spent on the rehabilitation and upgrade of Awara Water Scheme, Ose-Owo Water Scheme, Ifon Spring Water Scheme adding that those boreholes sank had been handed over to WATSAN for   maintenance.