Residents in Abuja’s Karu suburb are facing a dire water scarcity lasting for three months, with many expressing frustration over the situation. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria, locals revealed their disappointment, particularly for those without private water sources like boreholes or wells. The prolonged water shortage is attributed to a damaged pipeline […]
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Gov Dauda Constitutes 8-Man C’ttee To End Perennial Water Scarcity In Zamfara
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reiterated his promise to end the perennial water scarcity in the state. He spoke while inaugurating an eight-man Restoration Advisory Committee that would provide a final solution to the water problem across the state. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Senior Special Assistant, SSA, […]
Zamfara Gov Visits Water board, Directs Immediate Supply Of Water
Dauda Lawal, Zamfara state governor, has directed the state water board to ensure immediate supply of water to the capital city of Zamfara to save residents of Gusau from water scarcity. Dauda who was represented by the chief of staff, Honorable Mukhtar Lugga gave the directive on Tuesday when he inspected the state water board. […]
Kano Gov Declares State Of Emergency On Water Scarcity, Issues 1 Week Ultimatum
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, popularly known as Abba Gida-Gida, has declared a state of emergency on water scarcity. The governor issued a one week ultimatum to the management of Kano State Water Board to submit its demands and bring an end to the lingering water scarcity. Yusuf, made the declaration when he visited […]
Zamfara Govt Releases N1 Billion For Reactivation, Enhancement Of Gusau Water Supply
This was disclosed by the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Water Resources Alhaji Ibrahim Isa Mayana while receiving the State Deputy Governor Distinguished Senator Hassan Muhammad Jarman Gusau at a special visit to the State Water Board. Briefing newsmen shortly after inspecting major operational pumping machines that broke down resulting to shortage of water supply in […]
Water Shortage : Kano Govt Reviews Situation Proffers Workable Solutions
In an attempt to overhaul water supply system in Kano state, particulary within the 8 metropolitan local governments, governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje met with critical stakeholders, rub minds and proffered immediate, short term and long term solutions. In a special meeting with critical stakeholders, the governor was represented by his Deputy, Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, […]
Water Resources: Professionalism Is Restored In Project Execution – Minister
The Hon. Minister of Water Resources Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, FAEng has stated that professionalism has been restored in the execution of projects undertaken by the Ministry of Water Resources and it’s Agencies under his leadership. Speaking at a media briefing with Water Resources Correspondents held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Abuja on 29th […]
Zamfara Deputy Gov Made Unscheduled Visit To Water Board
According to the Deputy Governor Senator Hassan Muhammad Gusau, the State Government under the leadership of Governor Bello Matawallen Maradun will not relent its efforts of ensuring workers’ punctuality to duty, extra vigilance on public facilities, and sensitivity to the trust and confidence vested in them. From a press statement signed by the Comrade Babangida […]