By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes across Maiduguri and surrounding communities.
The General Manager of Borno State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Dr Mohammed Musa Aliyu, make this known recently, to journalists in Maiduguri.
He said, this is part of a decisive move to address water scarcity caused by the devastating flood of 10th September, 2024 and to restore access to potable water in most affected areas.
“His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the sum of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories, and other spare parts required for the rehabilitation and upgrading of boreholes in Maiduguri and its environs. Suppliers have already commenced delivery of the required materials.”
The GM said RUWASA has established a Rapid Response Team tasked with inspecting and repairing water facilities in flood-affected areas, including Maiduguri, Jere, Dikwa, Mafa, Gamboru Ngala, and other impacted local government areas to identify and address faulty boreholes.
“We have constituted a Rapid Response Team that will commence operations immediately. They will assess all affected areas and carry out necessary repairs. The team is expected to complete the assessment within two weeks and will work in close collaboration with professionals from the State Ministry of Water Resources and other relevant experts.”
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