The federal government has commenced 40 water supply projects in Sokoto worth N2 billion.<\/p>\n
Performing the groundbreaking ceremony at Sokoto State University on Wednesday, the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello Goronyo, said the intervention was part of the federal government\u2019s broader mandate to the ministry.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis water supply scheme is one of the ministry\u2019s initiatives in Sokoto state, to ease access and sustainability, create employment, and facilitate healthy life among Nigerians. We will return soon to launch other projects, including the upgrade of existing dams and construction of new ones to enhance food production,\u201d he assured.<\/p>\n
According to him, these efforts align with President Bola Tinubu\u2019s \u2018Renewed Hope Agenda\u2019, which aims to achieve food security, job creation, and agricultural development across Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Mr Goronyo reassured the public that, with Mr Tinubu\u2019s commitment, the country\u2019s challenges would soon be addressed.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur President is a democrat dedicated to building a peaceful and productive Nigeria for everyone,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The minister also praised Aliyu Wamakko (APC- Sokoto North) for his foresight in establishing Sokoto State University and commended the state government for its commitment to maintaining the institution\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n
He urged the benefiting communities to take good care of the infrastructure the federal and state governments provided.<\/p>\n
The project coordinator, Bello Kasim, said that 11 out of the 40 projects would be executed within the Sokoto metropolitan area and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n
He listed the locations to include the state water board, Sokoto State University, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, NTA Sokoto, Nagarta College, Rinjin Sambo area, and Amanawa community.<\/p>\n
The minister signed the contract commencement agreement for the project in Goronyo LGA, which will also benefit Gada, Wurno, Rabah, Gwadabawa, and Illela LGAs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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