FG Commissions Sanitation, Solar Water Facilities In Rivers

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has commissioned sanitation and hygiene facilities in Ogu headquarters of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area.
Also commissioned is a solar water facility that will provide water to over 50,000 persons in the community.
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Mrs. Comfort Ekara said that the facilities will help to improve hygiene in the community.
Ekaro also said that the ceremony was inline with the Federal Government commitment towards ending Open Defecation (ODF) in the country.
She stressed the need for the people of Ogu/Bolo to key into the programme with the view to joining the 13 local Government Areas that are Open Defecation (ODF) free in the country.
The permanent-secretary also charged the Ogu/Bolo Local Government Council to ensure regular maintenance of the facilities.
Also speaking, the Acting Permanent Secretary Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources Engr. Emmanuel Amatemeso described the occasion as remarkable as it will help to improve the level of hygiene in the community.
Amateurmesolso thanked the federal government for the provision of solar powered water scheme for the community.
Also speaking the chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Council Hon. Victor Erasmus represented by the council Vice chairman said that the project has given a facelift to Ogu.