Hon. Ray Ugwu, the member representing Enugu East Rural Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, has launched a free water distribution initiative to provide relief to his constituents facing acute water scarcity.
Through his “Hon. Ray Ugwu Free Water for All Intervention Scheme,” the lawmaker has been delivering potable water to various communities struggling with the impact of the dry season.
His intervention comes as residents grapple with limited access to clean water, a crisis that has worsened in recent weeks due to depleted sources and infrastructural challenges.
The Labour Party lawmaker expressed concern over the suffering of his people, stating that the initiative is a temporary measure to alleviate their hardship while urging relevant authorities to implement lasting solutions.
Speaking at one of the distribution points, Ugwu emphasized the importance of government and private sector collaboration in addressing the perennial water shortage affecting Enugu communities.
“I understand the struggles our people face daily in getting clean drinking water, and this initiative is my little way of easing their burden. However, we need sustainable solutions, and I urge both the state and local governments to prioritize water infrastructure development,” Ugwu said.
A constituent, Mr. Chukwudi Aneke expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and impactful.
Some beneficiaries, who spoke to DAILY GAZETTE, lauded Ugwu’s effort, calling on other public officeholders to emulate his gesture.
“This is a huge relief for us. For weeks, we have been buying water at exorbitant prices or trekking long distances to fetch from unreliable sources. Hon. Ugwu has shown true leadership by responding to our plight,” said Mrs. Ifeoma Okeke, a resident of Akpuoga Nike.
Hon. Ray Ugwu
Another beneficiary, Mr. John Eze, praised the lawmaker’s initiative and urged authorities to fix the underlying issues causing the water shortage.
“The government should find a permanent solution to this water problem. We appreciate Hon. Ugwu for stepping in, but we need a long-term fix,” he said.
