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The Special Adviser to the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sustainable Development Goals and Water Resources, Damilola Otubanjo, during an assessment tour of water generation facilities in Abeokuta. Photo Credit: Ogun State Government
The Ogun State Government has announced plans to integrate advanced technology and digital solutions into its water production and distribution systems to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and quality assurance.
The Special Adviser to the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sustainable Development Goals and Water Resources, Damilola Otubanjo, disclosed this during an assessment tour of water generation facilities in Abeokuta, the state capital on Thursday.
According to Otubanjo, the government is committed to ensuring the Ogun Water Corporation not only produces water but does so sustainably, with a strong focus on quality control.
The Special Adviser to the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sustainable Development Goals and Water Resources, Damilola Otubanjo, during an assessment tour of water generation facilities in Abeokuta. Photo Credit: Ogun State Government
“We need to automate our processes and leverage digital technology to enhance operational efficiency. Some of our existing systems are outdated, and we must explore innovative solutions to optimise water production and distribution,” she stated.
The special adviser revealed that an improved monitoring framework would be implemented to ensure compliance with water safety standards.
The Special Adviser to the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sustainable Development Goals and Water Resources, Damilola Otubanjo, during an assessment tour of water generation facilities in Abeokuta. Photo Credit: Ogun State Government
She noted the government planned to transition customers from flat-rate and postpaid billing systems to prepaid meters to enhance revenue generation and accountability.
“Currently, a significant portion of our water supply is categorised as non-revenue water due to non-payment by customers who either do not receive adequate supply or are billed on a flat rate. By transitioning to prepaid metering, consumers will only pay for the water they use, ensuring fairness and improving revenue collection,” she explained.
The Special Adviser to the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sustainable Development Goals and Water Resources, Damilola Otubanjo, during an assessment tour of water generation facilities in Abeokuta. Photo Credit: Ogun State Government
Otubanjo also noted that the government would be exploring the deployment of sensors and smart meters to monitor water quality and quantity, allowing for better resource management and revenue estimation.
She, however, assured residents of improved service delivery, including a more proactive approach to addressing pipe bursts and leakages.
“We are committed to significantly improving our response time to pipeline damages. Our target is to address burst pipes within 24 hours. We also encourage residents to report any water-related issues through our toll-free helpline (07080601161), and we assure them of prompt action,” she stated.
She further stressed the importance of public awareness and advocacy, stating that the government would embark on extensive sensitisation campaigns to restore public confidence in the Ogun Water Corporation.
