The Kano State government on Thursday apologised to the state residents over its failure to restore water supply to many parts of the city as against its earlier promise.
It could be recalled that the Kano State Water Board through its Managing Director Engr. Garba Ahmed Bichi had pledged to resume water supply to several communities last Monday.
This followed a persistence water scarcity at some strategic locations within the pyramid city including Naibawa, Unguwa Uku, Medile, Shagari Quarters, Kundila, AKTH, Tarauni, Sheka, Gyadi Gyadi, Nassarawa, and Cikin Gari.
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While reacting to the failure of the board to fulfill its promise, Bichi attributed the lingering water scarcity to malfunctioning generators at the Tamburawa water plant.
He spoke on a local radio station (Nasara Radio) on Thursday.
The Managing Director, who had earlier given a timeframe (Monday 22nd April, 2024) for the restoration of water supply, however assured that the supply would soon spread across the city without giving a specific timeline.
While regretting the inconvenience caused by the water scarcity, Bichi assured the state residents of the ongoing efforts of the government to swiftly resolve the issue.
This came a day after the state Commissioner for Water Resources, Ali Makoda disclosed that the state government was spending approximately N1.2 billion monthly to provide potable water within Kano metropolis.
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Makoda outlined the cost to include monthly expenditure of N400 million for diesel, N387 million for chemicals, and N280 million for electricity bills, alongside other additional costs.
“There are also other costs. We are fixing the prevailing water scarcity in the state capital and its environs. In a couple of days, the problem will be over,” Makoda said.
The commissioner attributed the water shortage in the state to outdated equipment, particularly at the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, which serves as the primary source of water for most parts of Kano metropolis.
Makoda condemned the previous administration in the state for allegedly neglecting the water sector, claiming that only 20% of the state’s water demand was met during the tenure.