By Abugu Gloria Onyedikachi
The Anambra State House of Assembly has called on Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, to direct the relevant ministry and Anambra State Urban Water Assets Holding Corporation to conduct a comprehensive audit of urban water schemes across the state and rehabilitate those that are no longer functional.
The motion was moved on November 12, and adopted during the plenary presided by the speaker and the honorable house of Assembly.
Moving the motion, Hon. Golden lloh expressed serious concern over the poor state of public water supply in Anambra State, despite substantial government investments in major urban water schemes across Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi and Nkpor.
He noted that potable water remains essential to public health, socio-economic development and the general well-being of citizens.
However, the failure of several public water facilities has left many urban residents struggling to access clean and affordable water.
Hon lloh. further observed that the situation had forced households to depend on expensive water tankers, privately operated boreholes and potentially contaminated water sources, thereby increasing their exposure to diseases.
Hon. Golden stressed the urgent need for government intervention to assess, repair and sustainably manage the abandoned and non-functional facilities, in order to fulfil the administration’s commitment to providing basic amenities for Ndi Anambra.
Contributing on the motion, Hon. Jude Akpua (Njikoka11) raised concerns over about 12 abandoned water schemes since 2020, That if revamped it will give more impact for Ndi Anambra to access water easily.
While Hon. Tony Muobike (Aguata 11) called for the rehabilitation of the Obizi Water Scheme and extension of its distribution network to other areas.
The lawmakers emphasized that restoring the facilities would improve public health, reduce dependence on unsafe water sources and ease the hardship faced by residents.
Onyedikachi is of the Minstry of Information and Value Reformation,Anambra State.
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