Nigerian Government re-activates abandoned water project in Jigawa State

The Federal Government, on Thursday, inaugurated the N59.4 billion abandoned Greater Dutse Water Supply Project, in Sultilmawa area of Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa.

The Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utseve flagged-off the N59.4 billion worth of project, expected to provide about 10 million liters of water to Jigawa state residents.

Utseve said that the project was part of the President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as promised during his Presidential campaign in Jigawa state.

According to him, the project will provide potable and clean water to the residents of Dutse and its neighbouring communities, thus improving value chain.

 

“The project, expected to be completed in 24 months will have a 10,000 meters-based concrete reservouir and housing quarters in addition,” the minister said.

In his remarks, Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa, commended the Tinubu’s administration for fulfilling its promise to launch the project.

Namadi explained that the project was expected to end the prolonged water scarcity in the state capital, Dutse and its environs.

Commenting on the project, the Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hameem Sanusi, reflected on how his late father, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi was passionate about the project

He said: “I remember how my father usually reminded every President that visited Dutse, to assist and revive the project to completion,” the emir said.

He revealed that the day was remarkable and emotional to him, as he hoped that his late father were alive to witness the achievement.

The Greater Dutse Water Supply Project, was abandoned for 24 years by successive administrations.

A cross section of residents of Dutse, commended President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa for the project.

Mr Umar Abubakar, also a resident of the state capital, said that Dutse and some communities in Jigawa state had suffered years of water shortage.

He expressed hope that the project would bring solace to residents of Dutse and other benefitting communities.

Also, Mr Kamilu Bakari, said the project would surely be of benefit to both residents and farmers in Dutse and Jigawa state community at large.

NAN / Foluke Ibitomi