Ondo govt set to commence statewide water quality testing
By Julius Alabi, Akure
The Ondo state government, through the Ministry of Water Resources, Sanitation and Hygiene, has announced the commencement of a comprehensive statewide water quality testing exercise aimed at ensuring safe and potable water for all residents across the state.
This initiative forms part of the Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s ongoing commitment to public health, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
The testing will cover urban, semi-urban, and rural areas, including water sources such as boreholes, wells, streams, and public water supply systems.
The Commissioner for Ministry of Water Resources, Public Sanitation and Hygiene, Elder Ayodele Samson Akande, made this known during a meeting with environmental health officers from Ondo Central Senatorial District of the state at the Water Corporation Board Room in Alagbaka, Akure.
In a statement by the Head, Media and Publicity Unit of the Ministry, Oluwakemi Adedeji-Adeyemi stated that Akande appreciated Governor Aiyedatiwa for providing water testing kits.
According to the Commissioner, the kits would help monitor drinking water quality and reduce waterborne diseases in the state.
Earlier in her address, the Administrative Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Victoria Opeyemi Adetoye reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to improving hygiene and public health across the state.
She emphasized the importance of safe drinking water and urged environmental health officers to collaborate and diligently carry out their duties.
She also noted that the officers would serve as liaison officers between the ministry and local governments.
Speaking on behalf of the environmental health officers, Sanitarian Ayodeji Balogun from Akure South and Sanitarian Oluboyede Ayorinde from Akure expressed their appreciation to Governor Aiyedatiwa for providing the testing kits.
They therefore pledged their full support and collaboration with the state government in its efforts to enhance public health.
