The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Type A Water Scheme in Igbonla Community, Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and sensitised residents on the importance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practices.
Speaking during the sensitisation programme, with the theme “Promotion of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices, the Special Adviser on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, emphasised that WASH is an essential pillar of the Lagos State Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security (2025–2029).
Agbaje who reaffirmed the commitment of the government to improving the living standards of residents in rural communities, explained that access to clean water, safe sanitation, and proper hygiene practices directly impact health, food safety, and community well-being.
He said: “Without clean water, people face the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. Without sanitation, waste contaminates our environment and water sources. Without good hygiene practices, infections spread rapidly — especially among children. This is why promoting WASH is inseparable from ensuring food and nutrition security.”
Deputy Director, Technical Services, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mr. Fadunsi Kehinde, who handed over the facility to the Baale of Igbonla Community, Chief Quadri Fasasi on behalf of the Special Adviser, urged residents to take ownership of the project and protect it for the collective benefit of the community.
