Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani has directed Ministry of Water Resources and Dam Development to commence release of water to Minna metropolis.
Governor Sani Bello gave this directive on Friday when he paid an unscheduled visit to Chanchaga water works .
The Governor said the directive became necessary following the continuous total rehabilitation and upgrading of the water works aimed at finding permanent solution to perennial water scarcity in Minna Metropolis.
Governor Sani Bello said the exercise was also to ease water challenges being faced by residence of the metropolis as well as offer experts from the ministry opportunity to identify leakages, burst pipes and other challenges with a view to solving them preparatory to full utilization of the water works .
“Based on the level of work done so far, it is now time water was released in order to identify other key challenges in the water works value-chain. Above all, this will reduce water challenges faced by residence. Again, once water is released residents across Minna will be convinced more than ever of our commitment to finding permanent solution to water challenges in Minna. “
Governor Sani Bello who said one of the top priority of the administration is addressing water challenges in urban and rural areas of the state urged the citizens to protects waters facilities in their areas.
“It is important that we protects water facilities in various communities. It is a critical state infrastructure that is owned by all citizens.”
This is the first time in over three decades that Chanchanga Water Work is enjoying holistic rehabilitation.
