Kogi : Overhaul Of Water Systems To Gulp 100b

Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Yahaya Farouk says the overhaul of water systems in the state requires an estimated one hundred billion naira.

Alhaji Farouk disclosed this during an interview with newsmen in Lokoja.

The Commissioner stated that the estimated population of Lokoja was now one point two million rendering the existing water infrastructure largely incapable of meeting the city’s growing water needs.

Alhaji Yahaya noted that following a comprehensive facility audit of the entire water supply infrastructure in the state, a complete overhaul, including the relocation of the Greater Lokoja Water Scheme to a more suitable location would cost over one hundred billion naira.

He emphasized that the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo inherited a water system that was seriously challenged due to damages by flood and had to act swiftly to restore supply, particularly to hospitals, schools, and other critical service areas.

The Commissioner confirmed that discussions were ongoing between the State Government and some development partners to secure required funding for the overhaul.

Alhaji Farouk called on residents to remain patient as the government intensified efforts to deliver a sustainable solution to water supply shortages in the state.

Fatima Ali, Edited By Grace Namiji