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…As Dutse gets N59.46bn water project
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The Federal Government has commissioned a fleet of tractors and harvesters in Kano, marking a significant milestone in enhancing food production and driving agricultural transformation in Nigeria.
The initiative underscores the Federal government’s commitment to advancing the agricultural sector and ensuring food security for the nation.
The commissioning was led by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, accompanied by the Chairman of the House Committee on Water Resources, Honourable Sada Soli; the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah; Directors of the Ministry; and other water experts.
This was contained in a statement released by Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan, Director, Information and Public Relations.
Prof. Utsev commended the River Basin Authority for its proactive efforts in procuring these essential farming tools, emphasizing that the initiative would significantly boost farming productivity and contribute to Nigeria’s journey toward food sufficiency.
He also lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support of the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, through the approval and funding of several impactful projects.
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The Minister urged stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and leverage technological advancements to foster economic growth and development in the agricultural and water sectors.
Prof. Utsev further called for the proper maintenance and judicious use of the tractors and harvesters to ensure their durability and maximize their benefits for farmers and the broader agricultural community. This effort, he noted, highlighted the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering farmers with the necessary tools for sustainable agricultural development.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Ma’amun Da’u Aliyu, identified a lack of mechanization as a persistent challenge for farmers.
In a related development, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources has also flagged off N59.46bn water supply project in Dutse.
Prof. Utsev described the project as a transformative milestone in addressing water supply challenges and enhancing the quality of life for over 1.5 million residents of Dutse and its environs.
A statement released by the Director, Information and public Relations, Funmi Imuetinyan, pointed out that the project conceived to address a daily water supply deficit of 10 million liters had been made possible through the Federal Government’s intervention and years of meticulous planning, including an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and detailed designs.
He said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved ₦59.46 billion for the initiative, which was expected to be completed within 24 months.
The Minister outlined the project’s key components, including the construction of 35 industrial boreholes equipped with solar-powered pumps, the installation of a 1,000m³/hr water treatment plant with supporting infrastructure, and the construction of reinforced concrete storage tanks and Braithwaite tanks at strategic locations.
