The Chairman of Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Animashaun, has commenced the construction of solar-powered boreholes across eight communities to improve access to potable and sustainable water supply for residents.
Epe Insights reports that the initiative is designed to bring dependable water sources closer to residents while addressing the need for accessible and drinkable water within the benefiting communities.
According to the council chairperson, the projects form part of her administration’s efforts to provide essential infrastructure that responds directly to the everyday needs of residents.
The solar-powered boreholes are expected to provide an alternative and sustainable source of water for households and communities across the affected areas.
Princess Animashaun explained that the facilities would utilise renewable solar energy to power the borehole systems, reducing reliance on conventional electricity sources.
She noted that the project goes beyond the construction of water facilities, as it is also aimed at addressing an important everyday need affecting residents across Epe Local Government.
The council boss said reliable water access remains essential to households and communities, particularly because water is required for various domestic and daily activities.
She added that incorporating solar energy into the project would support the continued operation of the facilities while providing a more sustainable approach to water supply.
According to Animashaun, the initiative reflects an approach centred on practical solutions, sustainable infrastructure and community development.
She maintained that her administration’s development agenda is focused on projects capable of responding to residents’ needs and improving everyday living conditions.
The chairman described the solar-powered borehole project as another step towards strengthening basic infrastructure across Epe Local Government.
She further explained that bringing water facilities closer to homes and neighbourhoods would provide greater convenience for residents in the benefiting communities.
The initiative covers eight communities within Epe, with the projects strategically located to improve access to water for residents in the affected areas.
The benefiting communities include Oke-Balogun, Etitun, Idi-Aba, Oke-Posun, Ojewunmi, KLM, Agboriode and Owolomoshe Streets.
Residents in these communities are expected to benefit from improved proximity to water infrastructure once the projects are completed.
The choice of solar power also gives the initiative a sustainability component, as the borehole systems are designed to utilise renewable energy for their operations.
For communities where access to dependable water can be challenging, additional water infrastructure can make a meaningful difference in household routines and other daily activities.
The project also demonstrates the importance of community-level interventions in addressing basic infrastructure needs.
Rather than relying solely on conventional power sources, the solar-powered design provides an alternative energy option for operating the facilities.
Princess Animashaun emphasised that the project forms part of the local government’s broader efforts to translate development plans into practical initiatives that directly benefit residents.
Her administration’s focus, she said, remains centred on projects that can have a direct impact on the people and contribute to improved living conditions.
The water project therefore adds to the infrastructure priorities of Epe Local Government, with attention placed on accessibility, sustainability and community needs.
Access to potable water is closely connected to household wellbeing, making the provision of reliable water infrastructure an important part of grassroots development.
The eight communities covered by the project are expected to have water sources located closer to their homes and neighbourhoods, potentially reducing the inconvenience associated with sourcing water from distant locations.
The use of solar energy further supports the administration’s stated objective of developing infrastructure that can remain useful over an extended period.
As construction progresses, the project is expected to provide additional water facilities for residents across the eight benefiting communities.
The initiative highlights the role of local government in addressing basic needs through targeted infrastructure projects.
For Epe residents, the solar-powered boreholes represent an intervention focused on one of the most essential resources required by households and communities.
With the project covering Oke-Balogun, Etitun, Idi-Aba, Oke-Posun, Ojewunmi, KLM, Agboriode and Owolomoshe Streets, the administration is extending the water infrastructure intervention across different parts of the local government area.
The project ultimately reflects Princess Animashaun’s stated commitment to practical community development and efforts to improve access to essential services.
