ýThe Kano State Government has approved a total of ?3,338,290,683.52 for the execution of water supply and energy-related projects aimed at improving access to clean and safe water across the state.
A statement by the Governor Abba kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this on monday.
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According to the statement, the approvals include the construction of a modern Water Treatment Plant at Taliwaiwai in Rano Local Government Area, as well as payment for electricity and fuel supplies used by the State Water Board to sustain uninterrupted operations across its facilities.
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It added that funds were also approved for the settlement of outstanding electricity bills owed to KEDCO, supply of diesel (AGO) and petrol (PMS) for water treatment plants, and enhanced management of water supply infrastructure across urban and rural areas of the state. ýThe statement emphasized that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf remains committed to strengthening essential public utilities and ensuring sustainable water availability for both domestic and industrial consumption.
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The statement said, ý’This intervention will guarantee steady water supply, improve energy efficiency, and promote better living standards for the people of Kano,’
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According to the statement, ýGovernor Yusuf reiterated that his administration will continue to prioritize investments that directly impact the well-being of citizens and advance the state’s infrastructural development agenda.