By Usman Muhammed Zaria
Jigawa State Government says it has approved over ₦907 million for the implementation of water supply projects across the state’s 23 constituencies under the 2026 Constituency Projects of the State House of Assembly.
The State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting held at Government House, Dutse.
He said the projects would be implemented through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA).
According to him, the approval covers the construction of Afridev hand-pump boreholes, solar-powered water systems, as well as the supply and installation of essential water infrastructure and equipment across the 23 constituencies.
Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed explained that the approved projects comprise construction of Afridev hand-pump boreholes, construction and installation of solar-powered water supply systems and supply of hand-pump materials.
Others are supply and installation of
submersible pumps, supply and installation of solar panels, supply of electrical cables and other necessary accessories for the effective operation of the water systems.
Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed said, the projects are designed to improve access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water, particularly in rural and underserved communities across the state.
They are also expected to reduce the challenges associated with accessing potable water, improve public health and sanitation, and contribute to the overall well-being of residents.
Sagir further explained that, the council also approved 208.5 million naira for the implementation of water supply projects across the 23 state constituencies under the 2026 constituency projects of the Jigawa State House of Assembly.
He said, the projects, to be implemented through the Small-Town Water Supply
and Sanitation Agency (STOWA), are aimed at improving access to safe, clean and sustainable drinking water through the construction, upgrading, conversion and replacement of critical water supply facilities across the state.
The Commissioner said the approved intervention covers the following major
components, construction of complete solar-powered water supply schemes across the 23 State Constituencies.
“Upgrading of existing water supply facilities to improve efficiency and
service delivery. Conversion of existing water supply systems to solar-powered systems. Replacement of faulty and obsolete submersible pumps to restore and improve the functionality of existing water facilities”.
He noted that, the approval represents an important intervention towards
strengthening water infrastructure, particularly in small towns and
underserved communities across Jigawa State.
He added that, upon completion, the
projects are expected to improve the availability and reliability of potable water, reduce dependence on conventional electricity and fuelpowered water systems, lower operational and maintenance costs, and promote the use of renewable energy in the provision of essential public services.
He said, the equitable distribution of these projects across the 23 state constituencies also reflects the commitment to ensuring that communities throughout the state benefit from government interventions in water supply, sanitation and rural development.
Sagir said, the implementing agency, STOWA, is expected to ensure that the projects are executed in accordance with approved specifications, with
appropriate supervision, quality assurance, transparency and accountability to guarantee value for public funds and the long-term sustainability of the facilities.
Editing By Yusuf Zubairu
