By Abbas Nazil
Residents of Kado Housing Estate (Phases 1 and 2) in Abuja have appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, to intervene in a severe water scarcity crisis that has plaguing the community for over two months now.
The residents, under the banner of the Kado Estate Residents Association (KERA), expressed deep frustration over the Federal Capital Territory Water Board’s lack of response to their repeated complaints.
According to KERA’s Spokesperson, Dr. James Odaudu, and Secretary, Kola Olayode, the water shortage began in early November after a scheduled two-day disruption for pipeline maintenance and, since then, Instead of a quick restoration, the estate has faced an ongoing and worsening water crisis.
Many households in the estate now rely on irregular and minimal water flow, often limited to a few drops late at night. For most residents, the taps have run completely dry, forcing them to fetch water from distant areas.
The situation has created significant public health concerns, with inadequate sanitary conditions increasing the risk of disease outbreaks.
Adding to the frustration are unconfirmed reports that the main water supply lines serving Kado Estate may have been redirected to neighboring districts like Jahi, allegedly benefiting influential individuals.
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While these claims remain unverified, the lack of transparency and engagement from the water authorities has fueled residents’ grievances.
Many residents, instead of enjoying festivities, are grappling with the daily ordeal of sourcing and transporting water across the city.
The stress and inconvenience of this situation are compounded by the perception of neglect from the responsible authorities.
They emphasized that a swift resolution is necessary not only to alleviate their immediate suffering but also to ensure the Minister’s broader efforts to transform Abuja are not overshadowed by failures at lower administrative levels.
The plea for action underscores the urgency of restoring water supply to Kado Estate and upholding the basic rights and dignity of its residents.
They said they remain hopeful that the minister will intervene promptly to end the crisis and restore normalcy to their community.
All efforts to get any of the FCT Water Board officials on phone to comment proved abortive due to the Christmas and new year holiday.
