Radda Vows to End Water Scarcity in Katsina as 32 Water Projects Go Live

(Dikko Radda. Photo Credit: Guardian Nigerian News)

Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina State, pledged on Thursday to put an end to the state’s water scarcity by continuing to invest in water infrastructure and increasing access to drinkable water.

While completing the Tsagero Small Town Water Supply Scheme in the State’s Rimi Local Government Area, Radda made the commitment, characterizing access to clean water as a fundamental human need and a major factor in sustainable development, economic progress, and public health.

Of the 66 Small Town Water Supply Schemes that his administration awarded, he revealed that 32 have been finished and are either operating or prepared for commissioning, while further projects are in progress.

“Our administration is committed to resolving issues with water supply and enhancing our citizens’ quality of life. We’re not going to end here.

To guarantee that every community has access to safe, dependable, and sustainable water services, more STOWASSA programs will be built and expanded throughout the state, he stated.

He claims that the Tsagero water project will lessen the burden of water collection, particularly for women and children, while supplying drinkable water to homes, businesses, schools, and medical facilities.

“In our efforts to guarantee that communities like Tsagero have access to safe, sustainable, and adequate water supply services, the project we are commissioning today represents a significant step forward,” Radda stated.

He pointed out that the state government is carrying out a number of other initiatives to improve the water supply, such as the multibillion-dollar Naira Zobe Water Supply Project, the renovation of significant water infrastructure, the automation of Water Board operations, and initiatives funded by the World Bank under the SURWASH and SPIN programs.

In order to preserve the facility’s survival, the governor urged Tsagero locals to take responsibility for it by safeguarding it and making responsible use of it.

“This initiative belongs to the Tsagero people. Defend it. Encourage its management. “Use it sensibly,” he continued.

Inadequate access to drinkable water has long been a problem in Katsina, especially in rural areas where people frequently rely on streams, hand-dug wells, and other hazardous water sources.

In many areas of the state, water supply systems are under additional strain due to rapid population increase, aging infrastructure, and climate-related issues.