The problem: Public boreholes and water points often stay broken for long periods because communities have no formal channel to report faults, no way to track repairs, and no clear office responsible for fixing them. In my NYSC posting in Akwa Ibom, I saw this firsthand. Residents in two communities had no defined route to their Local Government Works Department or the state water agency. The cause of the faults is still being independently assessed, but the missing reporting line was clear. I believe similar gaps may exist in Osun, and this proposal asks the Assembly to check.
The proposal: Osun State should adopt a law or amendment requiring that:
Every Local Government and Area Council maintain a public register of community water points, with their location, status, and responsible officer.
Communities can report faults through a simple, free channel (phone, SMS, or WhatsApp), and each report is logged with a reference number.
The responsible agency must acknowledge reports within a set period and publish repair status.
Each Local Government publishes a quarterly report on faults received, repairs completed, and funds spent.
A community water management committee, including women and youth, is recognised as the formal link between communities and the LGA.
Why it matters: Water access affects health, school attendance, and women's time. A published register and repair timelines would turn neglect into something citizens can see and follow up.
Questions for the community: Does your community have a way to report broken water points? Who do you report to, and how long do repairs usually take?
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