By Kwara Media Strategy Team
The sustained constituency engagement and advocacy efforts of the Deputy Chief Whip of the Kwara State House of Assembly and Member representing Ilorin South Constituency, Hon. Maryam Yusuf Aladi, have recorded another development following the approval of 13 motorised boreholes by the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for communities across the constituency.
The approval followed requests submitted by various communities through the constituency office of Hon. Aladi, highlighting the water challenges confronting residents and the urgent need for improved access to clean and safe drinking water.
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The intervention is expected to address water shortages in the benefiting communities, ease the burden of sourcing potable water and contribute to improved sanitation, hygiene and public health.
Reacting to the development, Hon. Maryam Yusuf Aladi expressed profound appreciation to Governor AbdulRazaq for responding to the requests presented on behalf of her constituents.
She described the approval as a reflection of the state government’s attention to grassroots infrastructure and its commitment to addressing the basic needs of communities across Kwara State.
According to the lawmaker, the development further underscores the importance of sustained engagement between elected representatives, community stakeholders and the executive arm of government in identifying and addressing pressing developmental needs.
Meanwhile, residents of the benefiting communities have welcomed the approval, expressing appreciation to Governor AbdulRazaq and Hon. Aladi for facilitating the intervention.
They expressed optimism that the construction of the boreholes would bring relief to households that have endured difficulties accessing potable water, while reducing dependence on unreliable water sources.
The 13 beneficiary communities and their respective wards are:
- Orelope Community — Akanbi Ward V
- Okoolowo Community — Akanbi Ward V
- Balogun Community — Akanbi Ward IV
- Upper Ajegunle Ero Omo — Akanbi Ward III
- Arademi Community, Gaa Osibi — Akanbi Ward V
- Ajegunle Community — Akanbi Ward V
- Kajola Kodijale Community — Akanbi Ward V
- Aseyori Community, Alagbado — Akanbi Ward V
- Aseyori Community Phase II — Akanbi Ward V
- Orelope Community, Alagbado — Akanbi Ward V
- Ifelodun Community, Gaa Osibi — Akanbi Ward V
- Shitta Alimi Community — Akanbi Ward V
- Aiyelabowo Community — Akanbi Ward V
Hon. Aladi further reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining close communication with communities across Ilorin South, identifying their developmental priorities and presenting their concerns to the appropriate authorities for necessary intervention.
She assured constituents that her office would continue to engage relevant government agencies and stakeholders to facilitate infrastructure and other development initiatives capable of improving the living conditions of residents.
The approval of the 13 motorised boreholes represents another step towards addressing water accessibility challenges in Ilorin South, with the benefiting communities now looking forward to the commencement and eventual completion of the projects.
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