Engage In Illegal Water Connection, Pay Heavy Fines, Ogun Water Corporation Warns Residents

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Water Corporation has warned residents of the state against illegal water connections, meter bypasses, and other revenue leakages across the State, saying that violators risk heavy fines.

The corporation, which handed down this warning issued by the Special Adviser on SDGs & Water Resources, Ogun State Water Corporation, unfolded Operation SWEEP, a comprehensive enforcement campaign targeting unlawful acts.

According to the statement, perpetrators of these unlawful acts, whether through unauthorized tap-downs or meter tampering, will face strict sanctions and heavy fines.

It warned residents involved in such practices to desist immediately, as anyone found culpable will face the full weight of the law.

It said: “The government will not continue to lose vital revenue due to illicit and sharp practices. We are coming to the neighborhoods, consider this a final warning.

“Customers owing above ₦300,000 will have their water supply disconnected unless they settle their debts, either in full or through approved installment arrangements.

“Defaulting customers hinder the Corporation’s capacity to sustain and improve water supply infrastructure and services.

“Furthermore, the “Use or Lose” policy will now be strictly enforced. Any customer whose water meter has not been vended within the last 3–6 months will have their meter repossessed and reassigned to active, compliant customers.

“All consumers are therefore urged to vend regularly or allow Corporation officials access to recover such meters.”

The statement urged all Ogun State Water Corporation customers to pay up and avoid sanctions or disconnections.