Niger State government on Sunday said it has expanded the reticulation of Minna waterworks by about 20% in the past three years of the present administration.
Making this disclosure over on Saturday at a press briefing to mark the third anniversary of the present administration, Commissioner for Water Resources and Irrigation Services, Engr. Faruq Umar Audi explained that the expansion was to improve the water supply, especially in the Minna metropolis.
He also revealed that plans are in place to expand the Chanchaga waterworks from 70,000 cubic meters to 125,000 cubic meters in order to boost the water supply in the next couple of days.
Audi further stated that machines in Suleja Waterworks have been changed and the New Bussa Waterworks rehabilitated.
Accordingly, he said “In the last three years, the Niger State government has keyed into several partnership programmes with development partners, aimed at addressing lingering issues affecting water supply across the state.
“We have been able to expand the reticulation of Minna waterworks by about 20% in the past three years.”
Earlier, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Obed Nana, explained that the press briefing was a platform to showcase the achievements recorded by the present administration in Niger State.
He said the administration has continued to reposition the state for sustainable growth, economic prosperity, and inclusive development.
Mr Nana commended media practitioners for being part of the development in the state and urged them to uphold objectivity in their reportage for the collective interest of peace, unity, and development.
