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Hon. Femi Akindele, representing Irepodun/Irepodun Constituency 1 in Ekiti State House of Assembly, highlighted the viability of public-private partnerships in the water sector during a stakeholders' awareness camp organized by the Ecumenical Water Network (EWN) in Ibadan, Oyo State.

He stated that complete free water provision is unfeasible and proposed that urban centers should pay for water, subsidizing rural communities. Akindele referenced a successful metered water project in Ado, noting that supply issues arose from road construction damaging pipes. The awareness camp aimed to enhance collaboration on water rights and service delivery.