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The Federal Government has commissioned the 5.7 billion naira Gashua water supply scheme in Yobe, as part of its efforts to expand access to safe and potable water in underserved communities across Nigeria.
Unveiled on Tuesday, by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, the project is expected to serve over one million residents of Gashua and neighbouring communities in Bade Local Government Area.
Speaking at the commissioning held at the Gashua Water Works in Filin Tanda, Utsev outlined the initiative as a strategic intervention aimed at addressing longstanding water supply challenges in the region.
The minister in a statement noted that the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises clean water access as a pillar of public health, economic growth, and poverty reduction.
According to the minister, the scheme features four solar-powered borehole-based water systems, including one within a university campus.
It also includes a modern water treatment facility, surface and elevated storage tanks, electro-mechanical installations, and an extensive transmission and distribution network.
Utsev urged inclusive stakeholder participation and emphasised the need for the state water board to ensure the infrastructure is sustainably managed for long-term community benefit.
