ABUJA – The Niger State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Abdulkareem Mazakuka, says that work will soon commence on the reactivation of Kontagora Booster Station to provide water for the people.
Mazakuka revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday.
He said that the move was part of state government’s commitment to boost water pressure and ensure that water was made available to locations far from pump stations.
“Right now, funds have been released for the reactivation of that of Kontagora, which has not been functioning for almost five to six years.
“In the next five to six weeks, we promise that that of Kontagora will be on ground,’’ he said. [eap_ad_1] The commissioner said the move would address problems of scarcity of water and ensure that adequate water was provided for the citizenry.
“Where the movement of water is low, the booster station forces the water to the required place that is far from the water station,’’ he said.
Mazakuka, who did not disclose the amount to be spent, said that funds had already been released by the state government to execute the project.
According to him, plans are underway to also reactivate the Bida Water Booster Station.
He said that urban cities in the state were making progress in attaining improved water coverage.
Mazakuka said that Minna had attained 70 per cent, Suleja between 60 per cent and 65 per cent, and new Goza between 60 per cent and 65 per cent coverage.
He said the ministry was challenged with paucity of fund to overcome many of its challenges in providing potable water for the people.
The commissioner, therefore, solicited the support of donor agencies to ensure that water was available, pointing out that water was essential in promoting hygiene and sanitation.
He further said that adequate water supply would also forestall the outbreak of water-borne diseases in the state.
He said the ministry had embarked on robust campaign with a view to sensitising the populace on the need to wash their hands regularly against Ebola Virus Disease. (NAN)
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