Sokoto Govt embarks on 4 new water supply projects to tackle scarcity 

From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto

Sokoto State Government has ermbakred on four new water supply projects to boost water supply to Sokoto metropolis and its environs, according to the General Manager, Sokoto State Water Board, Engr. Aminu Haruna Mika’ilu.

He told newsmen in Sokoto that the move was part of the sustained invaluable efforts of the state government under the leadership of Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto to tackle the paucity of water in the ever-expanding Sokoto city and its environs.

The General Manager listed the locations of the new ongoing projects to include: Old Airport, Tamaje, Mana and Rugar Liman.

According to Engr. Mika’ilu, the water supply projects in Old Airport and Tamaje each has the installed capacity of 150,000 gallons per day.

He also said that the projects in Mana and Rugar Liman each has the installed capacity of 450,000 gallons per day.

“All these projects are ongoing and according to their specifications just as they will soon be completed and fully powered.

“They will be linked to the main Sokoto water system with a view to bolstering the daily water output to the capital city and its adjoining settlements.”

Engr Mika’ilu added that the Runjin Sambo water station that was hitherto vandalized will also be soon rehabilitated by the state government.

The General Manager also commended Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto for approving the ongoing total rehabilitation of the state Water Board with a view to upgrading and modernizing the system established over 40 years ago.

He added that the aim of the noble gesture by Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto is to urgently restore the lost glory of the board and enable it to function to its full installed capacity.

Engr Mika’ilu said, “If these projects are completed, the issue of water scarcity in Sokoto will soon be history.”

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