In a significant stride toward improving access to clean water, Hon. Muktar Tolani Shagaya, the representative of Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, has commissioned a new phase of solar-powered motorized boreholes across multiple wards in Ilorin West and Asa Local Government Areas of Kwara State. This development underscores his unwavering commitment to the welfare of his constituents and aligns with the progressive agenda of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
The latest phase of the project brings relief to several communities facing water scarcity. Among the beneficiaries are Gbale-Asun Village in Ila-Oja Ward; Ile Elepo and Idigba in Adewole Ward; Iyana Igbeti; Abayawo in Ojuekun Zarumi Ward; and Ago Oja in Asa Local Government. Additionally, Apata Ajele in Ilorin West also witnessed the commissioning of these impactful water projects.
Other strategic locations include Ila-Oja, Laduba, and Ogele in Asa Local Government; Mandate Market and the Kwara State Sawmill Association Headquarters in Ilorin West; as well as Ogbodoroko, Sosoki Yowere, and Ogidi Ward, which further extends the reach of the initiative to more underserved areas.
Speaking about the initiative, Hon. Shagaya expressed his satisfaction with the successful implementation of the project and its positive reception by the beneficiaries. “This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to enhancing the welfare of our people. I am delighted by the joy and satisfaction with which our people have received these developments,” he stated.
The solar-powered boreholes are part of Hon. Shagaya’s broader effort to provide sustainable infrastructure and basic amenities for his constituency. By leveraging renewable energy solutions, the project not only ensures access to clean water but also promotes environmentally friendly practices in community development.
Residents in the benefiting communities have lauded the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that addresses their longstanding challenges. With this project, Hon. Shagaya continues to solidify his reputation as a responsive and proactive leader dedicated to delivering impactful projects for the betterment of his constituency.
