Kano govt signs N21bn contract with Chinese companies to boost water supply

By Mustapha Adamu

Kano state ministry of water resources has signed a N21.29 billion contract with CTC and CCECC construction companies for comprehensive rehabilitation of water treatment plants in the state.

The state’s acting commissioner for water resources, Dr Dahir Hashim disclosed this in a statement in Kano on Thursday.

Mr Hashim said the contract was signed for rehabilitation of the state’s two water treatment plants in Tamburawa and Challawa.

Mr Hashim, who is the state’s Commissioner for Environment, explained that the sum of N9.9 billion was awarded to CGC for rehabilitation of Tamburawa treatment plant, while N11.39 billion would go to CCECC for the rehabilitation of Challawa and Goron Dutse facilities.

He said the government is taking decisive action to reclaim the state’s combined 370 million litre daily water capacity from the facilities.

He added that the Tamburawa plant is currently operating at only 27% capacity due to flood damage, while Challawa delivers less than 30% of its potential.

“Today, I formally signed major contracts with CGC and CCECC for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Tamburawa and Challawa Water Treatment Plants.

“This historic move follows the recent approval of the State Executive Council under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba K. Yusuf, aimed at revitalizing our state’s distribution network and ending longstanding infrastructure challenges.

“The projects target critical production deficits: Tamburawa is currently operating at only 27% capacity due to flood damage, while Challawa delivers less than 30% of its potential.

“With ₦9.9 billion awarded to CGC for Tamburawa and ₦11.39 billion to CCECC for the Challawa and Goron Dutse facilities, we are taking decisive action to reclaim our combined 370 million litre daily design capacity,” he said.

The commissioner urged the contractors to ensure high-quality delivery within the stipulated eight-month timeframe to improve water access for millions of residents.

” This administration remains fully committed to sustainable public infrastructure, ensuring that safe, potable water reaches every metropolitan household and surrounding community,” he added.