By Steve Oni, Ilorin
Kwara state Ministry of Water Resources has disclosed that water supply would resume on Monday to some parts of Ilorin metropolis following completion of repair works of the damaged big water pipe at the Geri Alimi Diamond Underpass in Ilorin, the state capital.
It would be recalled that in the past few weeks water supply had been cut to some areas within Ilorin metropolis due to the damaged water pipe.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr. Afolabi Ezekiel said: “The big water pipe that was affected at the Diamond Underpass has been repaired. We have also observed the required number of days for curing as specified by the engineers.
“We shall start supplying water as from Monday (9th December, 2019) to Oja-Oba, Adeta, Kuntu, Okelele, Pakata, Oloje.
“I also urge the people to report water leakages to the Ministry through dedicated telephone lines like 07051020203; 07051020208; 08168331340.”
The Permanent Secretary further stated that water supply would also resume to Ita Amodu and adjoining areas of the metropolis.
He said: “In addition to the supply of water to inner ilorin township, the main line from Sobi waterworks which supplies water from Akerebiata to Gambari junction has also been repaired. Therefore, water will be supplied to that axis from Monday.
“Alagbado Specialist Hospital and the adjoining community will also be supplied with water tomorrow.”
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