By Olusegun Precious Amadi
The Port Harcourt WASH Media Network has been formally inaugurated, with a pledge to partner with the Port Harcourt Water Corporation to drive public awareness on safe water access in the city.
This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Network’s inaugural meeting.
COMMENDATION TO WATER CORPORATION
The Network commended the Port Harcourt Water Corporation for:
1. Demonstrated readiness to supply potable water to residents of Port Harcourt
2. Ongoing renovation and construction of modern public water supply infrastructure designed to meet the needs of residents
The Network was formally inaugurated by the Managing Director, Sir Ibibia Walter, and the Project Coordinator, Engr. Kabiru Ahmed Rufai.
NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Network also conducted elections and returned a five-man interim Executive Committee to pilot its affairs:
– Chairperson: Samuel Olusegun Precious – Exceed FM
– Vice Chairperson: Wenenda Prince Amadhi
– Secretary: Ekwe Raphael
– Welfare Officer: Chika Elesi
– Public Relations Officer: Kingsley Onwuka
KEY RESOLUTIONS
The Network:
1. Enjoined residents of Port Harcourt LGA and Obio/Akpor LGA to visit the Port Harcourt Water Corporation for enquiries and to connect to the public water supply system
2. Called on the Rivers State Government to grant the requisite approval for the immediate commencement of public water supply services
3. Urged residents to embrace responsible and efficient use of the public water supply once services commence
4. Pledged to work closely with the Corporation in the sustained sensitization of residents and consumers on protecting water facilities and infrastructure
The communiqué was signed by Samuel Olusegun Precious and Ekwe Raphael on behalf of the Interim Executive Committee.
EXCEED FM is monitoring developments as the state government considers approval for the commencement of public water supply.
