The Commissioner for Public Works and Infrastructure, Ibrahim Hamza said Kaduna State will invest N93 billion to overhaul its water sector within the next four years.
The breakdown shows N17 billion would be allocated this year, N35 billion in 2025, N30 billion in 2026 and N11 billion in 2027, according to Hamza at a press conference who stated the action was necessary given the over a decade of neglect of the sector
He further explained that the government’s investment would target the rehabilitation of water treatment plants and distribution networks as well as sanitation and hygiene.
Previous administrations have invested $50 million in urban water supply but capacity utilisation dropped from 43 per cent in 2017 to eight per cent in 2023.
“This reforms to enhancing water service delivery is working with local government areas to ensure efficient generation, maintenance and reinforcement of water laws,’’ he said.
However, he said that the state government has approved the recovery of N5.74 billion in counterpart funding for the Zaria 150 MLD water project in line with national and state water policies.
“Gov. Uba Sani has also authorised the payment of N800 million outstanding salaries and wages to employees of the Kaduna State Water Corporation (KADSWAC),’’ the commissioner said.
Hamza added that the KADSWAC staff would be reintegrated into the state payroll up to 2027 when the corporation stabilises and operates as a self-sustaining entity.
“Also, the sales of KADSWAC quarters and facilities have been suspended to maintain public ownership of essential infrastructure,’’ he said #Kaduna to Invest N93bn in Water Sector Rehabilitation#
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