The Federal government says it has provided a number of water schemes in Kano and Jigawa states to boost water supply to the people.
The Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Joseph Utsev stated this during the Commissioning of Masamawa water scheme in Birnin kudu local government area of Jigawa state.
He reaffirmed the federal government`s commitment to accord priority on the provision of portable water to people across the country.
The minister also said the ministry of water resources had embarked on massive enlightenment campaign on Open Defecation Free, and commended the Jigawa state government for its achievement on the campaign.
He further explained that, the 100,000 litres overhead steel water tanks serviced by 3 boreholes and powered by hybrid solar inverters inaugurated at Masamawa in Birnin Kudu would provide water to 500 households.
The Minister pointed out that, the 200,000 litres corrugated surface steel water tank serviced by solar power at Dodo Birnin Kudu would benefit 700 households.
He said, a 135 kilowatt capacity solar-powered Birnin Kudu Water Works would replaced the diesel powered generators for both intake and booster pumps.
Engineer Joseph Utsev emphasized the federal government’s dedication to sustainable and cost effective water treatment and distribution, ensuring the delivery of essential services to all parts of the nation.
He noted that the projects commissioned were part of a wider initiative aimed at tackling the nation’s growing demand for safe and potable water supply, especially considering the challenges posed by climate change in water availability and quality.
He reiterated nigeria’s readiness for the annual flood season, stressing the need for proactive measures, especially in high risk areas like Jigawa State, as outlined in the 2024 annual flood outlook.
Earlier, the Managing Director of Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Alhaji Ma’Amun Da’u Aliyu, confirmed the successful completion and testing of the commissioned projects, extending beyond the defect liability period to ensure their effectiveness.
He emphasized that these projects would positively impact and enhance the livelihoods of the local communities.
Da’u Aliyu also stressed the importance of strong security measures to safeguard the water facilities, especially the raw water pumping equipment at the Dam site.
Also speaking, the state Commissioner of Water Resources, Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Hannun Giwa commended the federal ministry of water resources for the gesture.
Radio Nigeria reports that, Professor Joseph Utsev officially handed over two of the Water projects commissioned to the Birnin Kudu Local Government through the State Water Board and the other one to the management of Federal Medical Centre.
He charged them to uphold and maintain government facilities for the benefit of their citizens and reaffirmed the continued support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in delivering tangible dividends of democracy to all Nigerians.
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