Ogun water corporation asks residents to pay debts or face supply cut-off, meter seizure

The Ogun state Water Corporation has issued a warning to residents against illegal water connections, meter bypasses, and other revenue leakages.

In a statement on Friday, Damilola Otubanjo, special adviser on sustainable development goals (SDGs) and water resources to Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, cautioned that violators will face heavy fines and strict sanctions.

Otubanjo said the water corporation has unveiled Operation SWEEP—a comprehensive enforcement campaign targeting unlawful activities across the state.

“The government will not continue to lose vital revenue due to illicit and sharp practices. We are coming to the neighbourhoods; consider this a final warning,” the statement reads.

“Customers owing above N300,000 are at risk of water supply disconnection unless they settle their debts in full or through approved instalment plans.

“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.”