By Abdullahi Lukman
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has inaugurated a 100,000-litre capacity water supply project at the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital Akure (FUTATH) as part of activities marking his first year in office.
The project, named the Omi Irorun – O’datiwa Water Supply Scheme, is designed to provide potable water to the hospital community and nearby residents, with the aim of strengthening healthcare delivery and improving sanitation standards.
Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor said the scheme would expand access to clean water for patients, health workers and surrounding neighborhoods, while supporting the state’s campaign to end open defecation and ensure universal access to safe water and hygiene facilities.
He disclosed that more than 50 Omi Irorun solar-powered boreholes are currently operational across the state, providing water to underserved communities.
The administration is also rehabilitating non-functional boreholes and converting existing water schemes to solar-powered systems to cut maintenance costs and promote long-term sustainability.
In addition to the water project, Aiyedatiwa inaugurated the Aiyegunle–Iwaro Oka Road in Oka-Akoko, a nearly six-kilometre stretch constructed to boost transportation and economic activity.
He described the project as a milestone in the state’s infrastructure drive, noting that it was built with durable materials to withstand heavy traffic and meet global standards.
The governor also commissioned the Iselu–Isuada Road in Owo Local Government Area, describing it as a strategic intervention to restore economic vitality and ease hardship caused by years of poor road conditions.
According to him, more than 3.5 kilometres of roads have been completed within the Owo axis since his administration began, underscoring a continued focus on road construction and rehabilitation across Ondo State.
