From HASSAN JIRGI Maiduguri
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has approved N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes across Maiduguri and surrounding communities.
This is part of moves to address water scarcity caused by the devastating flood of September 10, 2024 and restore access to potable water in most affected areas.
General Manager of Borno Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, RUWASA, Dr Mohammed Aliyu disclosed this recently to journalists in Maiduguri.
“Governor Zulum has approved N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories and other spare parts required for the rehabilitation and upgrading of boreholes in Maiduguri and environs. Suppliers have already commenced delivery of the required materials,” Aliyu stated.
In addition, he said RUWASA had established a rapid response team tasked with inspecting and repairing water facilities in flood-affected areas.
The team will be deployed across Maiduguri, Jere, Dikwa, Mafa, Gamboru Ngala and other impacted local government areas to identify and address faulty boreholes.
“We have constituted a rapid response team that will commence operations immediately. They will assess all affected areas and carry out necessary repairs. The team is expected to complete the assessment within two weeks and will work in close collaboration with professionals from the State Ministry of Water Resources and other relevant experts,” Aliyu added.
Also, Governor Zulum has approved the construction of additional waterworks in several communities to strengthen access to potable water.
Aliyu announced that new facilities will be established in Zarmari, Shaukari, Gubio, Gajiganna, Gajiram, Kaleri and Mafa towns.
According to him, this initiative builds upon previous achievements by the Zulum administration, which has successfully completed waterwork projects in Pulka, Chibok, Azare in Hawul Local Government, Moramti-Konduga Local Government and Ngarannam in Maiduguri Metropolis,” he concluded.
