The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved an irrigation project for Iperu to ensure an all year round farming and guarantee food security.

The project which comprises a dam and a water works will assist farmers in an all year round cultivation of crops that will guarantee a regular supply of cheap and affordable food items, and provision of potable water to the people of Iperu and its environs.

Similarly, the proposed Iperu Mini Stadium Project has equally received the approval of the federal government as plans are already in top gear to commence its construction alongside the irrigation projects.

Making this known was Engr. Deji ASHIRU, the Managing Director of Ogun Oshun River Basin Development Authority, while on a courtesy visit to the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, at his palace in Iperu on friday.

Engr. ASHIRU who led some members of the management team of the River Basin Authority to Iperu, informed the royal father that funds for the immediate execution of the projects had already been provided for in the 2024 budget, as he assured of a completion timeline of 6 months.

The Alaperu of Iperu, Oba Adeleke IDOWU-BASIBO thanked the board and management of the Ogun Oshun River Basin Development Authority for siting the projects at Iperu, as he also appreciated President Bola TINUBU and the Federal Executive Council for the  gracious approval.

Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman, Iperu Remo Mini Stadium Project Committee, Alhaji Otunba Denny Ibrahim OLADIPUPO, also expressed gratitude to Engr. ASHIRU and his team for the visit which he described as very timely.

He spoke on the efforts made so far by the committee towards delivering a fit-for-purpose Mini Stadium and Recreation Centre that will serve as venue for the 2025 and subsequent Ojude Oba Celebrations.

The Managing Director and his team were later taken to the locations of the projects at Atenda and Ibu (Eri) River for an On-the-Spot assessment.

The Ogun Oshun River Basin Development Authority is a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, and one of the twelve River Basin Development Authorities, saddled with the mandate of development and management of surface and groundwater resources, provision of access to safe and adequate water for domestic, industrial, flood control, and agricultural purposes, to enhance the quality of life of the people, and promote the socio-economic development of the country.

One of the parastatal's core competencies is the  construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructural facilities linking project sites, provided that such infrastructures are included and are integral part of lists of approved projects.

Meanwhile, the Building Sub-committee of the Iperu Mini Stadium Project Committee led by Otunba Owolabi OGUNJIMI, is expected to meet with the Alaperu of Iperu, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO.

This forms part of the resolutions of the meeting held on thursday, 5th September, 2024, aimed at delivering on its assigned task.

e-signed;

Tope OYEKAN

Liaison Officer, and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Chairman,

Iperu Mini Stadium Committee

7th September, 2024