The Kano State Government has announced a $3.5 million investment plan to revive the historic Challawa Water Treatment Plant, the state’s first water treatment facility built in 1930.
This initiative aims to address the increasing water supply challenges faced by residents in the state capital.
The Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Haruna Doguwa, revealed the restoration plan during a facility tour, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
He stated that the allocated funds will be used to replace critical components such as valves, pipes, and ventilators that have been vandalized or stolen over time, contributing significantly to the persistent water shortages in parts of Kano city.
The government has already placed orders for the necessary equipment.
During the tour, Doguwa also visited the Gwauron Dutse water tanks, where he strongly condemned the extensive looting of essential infrastructure. He noted that the theft of key components from these hilltop tanks has further worsened the water distribution issues in various areas of Kano city.
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Doguwa assured residents of the government’s firm commitment to restoring full functionality to the damaged facilities and improving water distribution across the state capital.
Alhaji Garba Bichi, the Managing Director of the Kano State Water Board, provided further details on the deteriorated state of the Challawa Water Treatment Plant.
He explained that the plant has been non-operational for the past eight years due to widespread looting and vandalism, leading to a substantial decrease in the availability of potable water for numerous residents.
The prolonged dormancy has placed significant strain on the state’s water infrastructure, making it increasingly difficult to meet the growing demand for safe and reliable water.
Bichi highlighted the destruction and theft of essential components, including raw water pumps, electrical starters, and control systems, as the primary reasons for the plant’s non-functionality.
The successful rehabilitation of the Challawa Water Treatment Plant is expected to significantly boost Kano’s water supply, particularly benefiting neighborhoods that have experienced prolonged shortages and unreliable distribution.
NAN
