Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Ogun State Water Corporation has cautioned residents against illegal water connections, meter bypasses, and other activities causing revenue loss in the state, warning that anyone caught will pay heavy fines.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on SDGs and Water Resources, the agency announced the launch of “Operation SWEEP,” an enforcement campaign to clamp down on such illegal practices.
According to the statement, those involved in unauthorized tap-downs or meter tampering “will face strict sanctions and heavy fines.”
The corporation urged residents to stop these acts immediately, saying offenders will “face the full weight of the law.”
It added: “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.”
The statement further said that “customers owing above ₦300,000 will have their water supply disconnected unless they settle their debts, either in full or through approved installment arrangements.”
It also warned that the “Use or Lose” policy would now be enforced, meaning any customer whose water meter has not been vended in the last three to six months will lose it to “active, compliant customers.”
“All consumers are therefore urged to vend regularly or allow Corporation officials access to recover such meters,” the statement concluded, urging residents to pay their bills to avoid disconnection or penalties.
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