Kaduna governor promises full water supply coverage
Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, has announced plans to achieve complete water supply coverage across the state by late 2026. He highlighted that water production has increased from eight per cent to over 30 per cent in two and a half years due to comprehensive reforms. Uba Sani emphasized the overhaul of neglected infrastructure and significant investments to improve service delivery. The governor also stressed the importance of staff welfare and capacity building in ensuring sustainable progress.
What we know
- Uba Sani pledged 100 per cent water supply coverage by late 2026, citing ongoing reforms.
- The state government has committed between ₦93bn and ₦100bn from 2024 to 2027 to improve water infrastructure.
- Over ₦5bn has been spent on replacing vandalized and damaged pipes, with an additional ₦10bn invested in pipeline replacements and ₦1.4bn in water purification chemicals.
- Salary arrears of over ₦900m for Kaduna State Water Corporation staff have been cleared, and land has been allocated for a mass housing project for water sector professionals.
- The government is collaborating with the National Water Resources Institute to establish training centres and strengthen workforce capacity in the sector.
