approving N8 billion for the construction of a dam in Damaturu to boost
water supply, according to Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, his Director General,
Press and Media Affairs.
In a statement, in Damaturu, Mala-Buni said that the project, approved
by the Federal Executive Council, on Wednesday, would tremendously
contribute to solving water scarcity in Damaturu, the state capital and
its environs, as well as complement the state government’s efforts of
finding a lasting solution to the problem.
“I want to specially appreciate president Muhammadu Buhari and the
federal executive Council for considering and approving the completion
of this very important project that would touch the lives of our people.
“This is another dividend of democracy extended to Yobe state by the
President Muhammadu administration.
“It is important to us because, Damaturu has, over the years, increased
in size and population, and is in need of a corresponding water supply.
“The state government has continuously been making efforts to improve
water supply across the state to meet the water needs of the people” he
said.
Gov. Mala-Buni assured of the cooperation of the state government and
people of the state in ensuring the successful completion of the
project.
The governor further said a committee on the rehabilitation of water
facilities had been constituted and supported with a massive
intervention, which had improved water supply in all the major towns of
the state. (NAN)