The governor expressed his pleasure in commissioning the water scheme, highlighting its importance in ensuring a steady and improved supply of clean water
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has taken a significant step towards addressing water shortages in the state by commissioning a township water scheme.
The project is designed to produce three million gallons of water per day. This project is part of a larger initiative to reactivate and complete six major water schemes across the metropolis, which will generate a total of 40 million gallons of water daily upon completion.
The ceremony held at the Old Airport Water Scheme site marked a milestone in Governor Aliyu’s administration’s commitment to improving the quality of life for Sokoto State residents.
The governor expressed his pleasure in commissioning the water scheme, highlighting its importance in ensuring a steady and improved supply of clean water.
When Governor Aliyu’s administration took office, the state’s water supply system was in a dire state, with residents paying as much as ₦200 to ₦300 per jerrycan of water. Although the administration had restored normal water supply to Sokoto and its surrounding areas, water supply challenges returned due to low electricity voltage and reduced water levels from the state’s main river sources.
To address these challenges, the governor’s administration has replaced Obsolete Equipment.
Many outdated pieces of equipment have been replaced, and an additional power source has been provided to the State Water Board.
Contracts have been awarded for the completion of six township water schemes initially conceived under the leadership of former governor, Senator Aliyu Wamakko. These schemes include Tamaje Water Scheme, Old Airport Water Scheme, Gagi Water Scheme, Mana Water Scheme, Runjin Sambo Water Scheme and Ruga Liman Water Scheme.
The entire project is valued at over ₦14 billion, and work on the remaining schemes is progressing steadily.