THE Oyo State Water Corporation has inaugurated its new Board of Directors to boost the efficiency of the corporation.The event which took place at the boardroom of the Water Corporation, inside Oyo State Sectariat, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, had in attendance, media and key members of staff of the corporation.The Acting General Manager of the corporation, Mr Gabriel Olusoji Oguntola, in his speech, said 'with keen observation and using historical comparison, the constitution of the board was remarkably unique and the first of its kind. The uniqueness is noted in the board membership and its numerical strength. It would be more beneficial if the positive advantage of this large number is preferred to its negative ones to resolve the challenges facing the corporation so as to ensure excellent service delivering and enhance a better image for the corporation,' he stated.Mr Oguntola also added that there was an understanding of the fact that provision of drinkable water in adequate quantity without compromising its quality is a key political index to measure the performance of any government and pleaded with the new board members to strive to ensure the success of the government of Governor Abiola Ajimobi and the existence of a sustainable corporation.Also addressing the new members, the chairman of the board, Professor Wale Oyemakinde, said, 'we are concerned with the service delivery of water in Oyo State, we know from the start that we are dealing with a resource that is in short supply even though the demand for it is limitless and increasing. We also know that the supply that is recognised to be inadequate could be progressively raised provided there is sufficient resolve to do so and bear the cost of our determination and dedication without looking back.'He added that 'prolonged neglect or scanty attention did much to make the situation what it is, as lamentation could neither bring improvement nor stem the tide of decay and despondency. Therefore, concrete measure must be put in place without delay and for much endurance.' Among the newly appointed board members were; Professor Wale Oyemakinde (chairman); Hon Dhiikirulai, Chief Biyi Akinyemi, Hon Hazzan Okumnade, Hon. Ipade Jolaoso, Alhaji Dauda Babatunde, Engineer Seun Ibikunle, Hon. Adeoti Adewale and Hon. Kayode Animashun.Mr Ogunsola also urged the full cooperation and understanding of the members of staff for the chairman and management team of the corporation, 'by this, we would not wish to experience any undue pressure to do things that are in contravention of the existent rules in the public service of Oyo State and things that would not support transparency, honesty and probity, as the current management has enough courage to resist any effort to abdicate their statutory duties and responsibilities.'He also added that the corporation is currently undergoing staff rationalisation with the view to ensure efficiency, avoid idleness, ensure honesty, instill discipline, increase revenue generalisation volume as these are to improve the image of the corporation and ensure its viability and sustainability.
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