By Our Correspondent
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has vowed to tackle the challenge of water scarcity in the state. As part of this commitment, he embarked on an inspection tour of all state water treatment plants.
The visit was aimed at assessing the condition of the facilities and exploring solutions to the problem of inadequate water supply being experienced in some parts of the state.
This initiative forms part of the state government’s efforts to ensure the provision of adequate and safe drinking water for the populace.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, in Kano on Tuesday.
The Governor was accompanied by commissioners and representatives of CGC, a Chinese company with vast experience in addressing perennial water supply challenges, to conduct feasibility studies on how to resolve the problems once and for all.
He began the inspection at the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, where he examined key components of the facility, including treatment machines, distribution pipelines, and other essential equipment, with a view to identifying issues hindering optimal performance.
Some of the problems identified include leakages in water pipelines, malfunctioning machinery, and obsolete equipment. The Governor assured that these issues would be addressed promptly.
Addressing journalists after the inspection, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rehabilitating all faulty components of the water treatment plants and improving their operations to ensure effective water supply to residents.
He further stated that, as part of efforts to address the challenge, the state government would collaborate with CGC, a Chinese firm with expertise in water supply systems, to strengthen the delivery of clean, safe, and adequate potable water across Kano State.
He emphasized that the partnership forms a critical component of the administration’s broader strategy to revitalize water infrastructure, improve public health, and ensure sustainable access to safe drinking water for all citizens.
Governor Yusuf reiterated that the provision of clean and safe drinking water remains a top priority of his administration, assuring that no effort will be spared in ensuring that every citizen has access to quality water.
