BY PATRICK OMAGBEMI
THE Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (STOWASSA), Delta State, has concluded a 3-Day water stakeholders engagement tour of communities across the state over the weekend.
During the engagement tour of the communities visited, Mrs Magini Endurance who led the STOWASSA team informed leaders and elders that the engagement became necessary to enable STOWASSA gather information and data to aid effective planning, leading to the provision of potable water to deserving communities.
At Isumpe Utagba-Uno community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, the team’s first port of call, Magini declared that, “Water life”, adding “our team have identified and noted your existing failed water scheme for rehabilitation. This is in line with the developmental agenda of the Delta State Government and its World Bank partners.
“The state government through STOWASSA is committed to ensuring that small town communities enjoy the benefits of accessible functioning water scheme”, she said.
Mrs Ann Elue, consultant and member of the team also addressed the gathering at Isumpe. “The use of water is very important to ensure proper sanitation and hygiene. I urge the people of this community to practice cleanliness and prioritize washing of hands after toilet use. This promotes good health and prevent diseases”, the consultant said.
