Kano govt set to tackle water crisis after years of neglect

Kano State Government has unveiled an intervention programme to address the state’s worsening water crisis, with the purchase of 10 high-capacity water pumps from South Korea.

The new pumps, aimed at revamping the state’s water supply system, were officially unveiled by the Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Haruna Doguwa.

Speaking at an event, Doguwa lamented the state of the water sector, which he said prompted Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to take decisive action.

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“The governor, being an engineer himself, personally assessed all water treatment plants in the state and identified faulty raw water pumps as the primary issue. To resolve this, he procured 10 new pumps, which we are unveiling today,” he said.

He said, four pumps, 160 kilowatts each, will be installed at the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, which will restore water supply to Nasarawa and surrounding areas.

According to Doguwa, the previous neglect of the water sector had left Kano residents struggling for access to potable water, with no significant government intervention in the past 14 years.

The commissioner revealed that the purchase of the pumps alone cost over N1 billion, excluding installation and other associated expenses, noting that Kano’s investment in water infrastructure had drawn national attention, and commendation at the governor’s dedication to resolving the crisis.

Doguwa issued a stern warning to industries, commercial centres, and individuals misusing treated water, particularly those diverting it for farming.

“People are yearning for drinking water, yet some individuals illegally channel treated water to their farms. We are investigating those responsible, and if necessary, we will seize lands found engaging in such practices,” he warned.