Unsustainable safe drinking water projects in Oyo State by Dr. Raymond Adegboyega

Generally, access to a safe drinking water facility is recognized as a basic human need and a pre-
condition for economic and social development. Water is fundamental not only for survival but
Also, safe drinking water carries significant health benefits. In Oyo State, efforts to improve drinking water facilities have been insufficient and off track.  
Lack of proper drinking water, ingestion of unsafe water and inadequate availability of water for
Hygiene has exposed many people in Oyo State to various waterborne diseases due to inability
of the state government to provide proper water treatment. Taking cognizance of the huge
amount of state money expended on water projects, the quality of a few liters of water (if there is
any) from water points in Oyo State is not reliably safe for direct human consumption.
The water pipe projects have failed in Oyo State. The projects are just subterfuge and avenues of
siphoning the meager funds of the state.  The majority, if not all, water pipe points are not easy.
accessible or repairable, this is upsetting and a devastating blow to the so-called Oyo State Water.
Corporation. The impact of various water supply programmes is limited as many systems
break down or are abandoned prematurely due to lack of detailed problem analysis and unclear
or unrealistic project objectives. Also, Oyo state is in a catastrophic situation, with hundreds of
rural water points not functioning and a huge US $ million of World Bank water project
investment wasted due to poor programming and careless implementation.
Since water is one of the basic human necessities, there are great strides for the provision of safe
Drinking water needs to be at, most especially at the bottom of the pyramid. Also sustainable
for pipe water systems which are easily accessible or repairable should be provided for the villages.
To help improve public health, livelihood conditions and save lives, improving people's access to
Safe drinking water is the only answer.
Dr. Raymond Adegboyega is the Governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement(NRM) in Oyo state