By Usman Usman Garba
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has vowed to tackle the challenge of water scarcity in the state, as he embarked on an inspection tour of major water treatment plants across Kano.
The visit was aimed at assessing the condition of the facilities and exploring practical solutions to the problem of inadequate water supply being experienced in some parts of the state.
It also forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure the provision of adequate and safe drinking water for residents.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
The Governor.was accompanied by commissioners and representatives of CGC, a Chinese company with vast experience in addressing persistent water supply challenges, to conduct feasibility studies on how to resolve the problem permanently.
He began the inspection at the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, where he examined key components of the facility, including treatment machines, distribution pipelines, and other essential equipment, with a view to identifying factors hindering optimal performance.
Some of the issues identified included leakages in pipelines, malfunctioning machinery, and obsolete equipment.
The Governor assured that these challenges would be addressed promptly.
Addressing journalists after the inspection, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rehabilitating all faulty components of the water treatment plants and improving their operations to ensure efficient water supply to residents.
He further stated that, as part of efforts to address the situation, the state government would collaborate with CGC to strengthen the delivery of clean, safe, and adequate potable water across Kano State.
The Governor emphasized that this partnership is a key component of his administration’s broader strategy to revitalize water infrastructure, improve public health, and ensure sustainable access to safe drinking water for all citizens.
He reiterated that the provision of clean and safe drinking water remains a top priority of his administration, assuring that no effort will be spared to guarantee that every citizen has access to quality water.
