The Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola, has disclosed that his government has secured a loan of $65 million from the Islamic Development Bank, with a view to improving provision of water to the people of the state.
He made this known during the World Water Day celebration held at White Plain Hotel and Suites, Osogbo, the Osun state capital yesterday.
Aregbesola stated that the step was in line with the six-point Integral Action Programme of his administration.
While appealing to the people of the state to ensure efficient utilisation of water, Aregbesola disclosed that his government has concluded plans to boost agriculture through irrigation.
Also speaking, the team leader of the European Union, Adebayo Alao, appreciated the support of Governor Aregbesola, appealing to him to speed up action for the commencement and implementation of the State Water Sector Law that was assented to by the Governor in October 2015.
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