In it efforts in addressing numerous water supply challenges and scale up commitment in providing potable water to all Nigerians the Federal Government has commissioned the Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, who commissioned the scheme on behalf of the Federal Government, described it as a significant intervention aimed at resolving the long-standing water supply issues in Gashua and surrounding communities.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of information and Public Relations in the Ministry, Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan in Abuja.
The statement explains that the Gashua Water Supply Project has a capacity of 3,200 million litres per day and was completed at a revised total cost of ₦5,735,046,416.75. which is expected to serve over one million residents with safe, clean, and potable water.
It emphasizes that the project aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes access to clean water as vital for public health, economic development, and poverty alleviation.
According to the statement, the Minister highlights that key components of the project include the construction of four solar-powered, borehole-based water systems—one located within a university campus—the installation of a modern water treatment plant, provision of both surface and elevated water storage tanks, deployment of electro-mechanical and power systems, and the development of a comprehensive transmission and distribution network.
The statement urges the State Government to ensure inclusive stakeholder engagement and create an enabling environment for the Yobe State Water Board to sustainably manage the infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
According to the Professor Utsev also states that there are other ongoing water supply projects in the state, which including the Damaturu Lots A & B Water Supply Projects, the Nguru Water Supply Project, the Fika/Gadaka Water Supply Project, and the Potiskum Water Supply Project.
It commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving funding for the Gashua project and expressed appreciation to Governor Mai Mala Buni, the Emir of Bade, project contractors, and Ministry staff for their support and collaboration throughout the project’s execution.
The statement adds that in his remarks, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, represented by Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana expresses profound gratitude to the Federal Government for its intervention.
According to the statement the governor highlights the vital role of water in healthcare and socio-economic development, citing water scarcity as a major issue in Northern Yobe.
Also, Former Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan, notes that the Gashua Water Supply Scheme was conceived in response to recurring outbreaks of waterborne diseases caused by contaminated water, particularly in Gashua Town.
According to the statement Ahmed praises President Tinubu and Prof. Utsev for their commitment to expanding access to clean water for all Nigerians.
It adds that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, Congratulates the Government and people of Yobe State, and encouraged the local community to take ownership of the facility to ensure its protection and long-term sustainability.
