From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo has said over 408 dams have been identified for irrigation purposes nationwide.
Goronyo said the efforts were part of President Bola Ahmed’s led administration concerned with cushioning the effects of hunger experienced by Nigerians.
The Minister spoke on the sidelines, Friday evening, shortly after a town hall meeting held at Kasarawa International Conference Centre.
The meeting which was led by the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu was organized to douse down tension raised by faceless sponsored protests against President Tinubu’s government.
Under the new plan, the federal government would enter into partnerships with other private investors to inject their funds to empower and advance the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
While appealing to Nigerians to be patriotic, and patient and support the government as it is just a year and two months out of 4 years old.
Goronyo described the intended protest as politically motivated treachery aimed at not only targeting the President but ploughing the nation into a serious situation of helplessness.
“All hands must be on deck by patriotic citizens of the country to avert the calculated destructive protest.
He cited countries like Sudan, Libya and other nations where similar situations resulted in endless economic setbacks by collapsing virtually all infrastructure and resources.
Besides, Sokoto State has made its position clear not to join the protest as concluded at a stakeholders interactive session chaired by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto who disclosed the development amidst applause and resounding ovation.
According to the minister, Nigerians should understand that the current APC-led government of President Tinubu has vowed to deliver his campaign promises which all serving ministers and those in the top government hierarchy have also expressed their commitment to.
He explained that the President must be encouraged and supported to lead the country to a prosperous destination where NNigerians’hope and confidence would be secure.
The Minister assured that President Tinubu is making concerted efforts toward averting the menace of hunger, security and social vices being experienced by citizens.