According to a statement, the facility is to enable traders in the market, popularly known as Sandgrouse Market, to access potable water “hitherto considered a luxury in the area.”
The District Governor, Rotary Club, District 9110, Mr Bola Oyebade, who handed over the facility to a representative of the traders, urged them to make good use of the facility and ensure maintenance to make it beneficial to traders and residents around the area. Oyebade also announced the extension of a micro-credit facility of N50,000 each to three women in the market to further assist them in expanding their businesses.
The President of Rotary Club of Lagos, Mr Dare Adeyeri, in his remarks, stated that the siting of the “mini-water project” in the area would go a long way in enhancing the standards of living of traders in the market and other residents in the neighbourhood. The Baba Oja of the market, Munirudeen Bakare, commended the club and gave the assurance that the facility would be well-maintained “to encourage the organisation to do more.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.