By; SULAIMAN AHMED MISAU, Katsina
Katsina State Government has
Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Energy and Engineering Group of Companies (CEEC) and Hydronamics Limited to improve urban water supply and deployment of water technology infrastructure in the state.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda during the signing ceremony held in his office at General Muhammadu Buhari (Government) House, Katsina directed the commencement of the project with immediate effect to enhance urban water supply and infrastructure tagged:- “New Agenda.”
Mohammed Kaula, the spokesman of the Governor said in a statement that, during the signing ceremony, Governor Radda expressed his administration’s unwavering commitment to achieve significant milestones by the year 2024.
Despite the project’s three-year completion period, the Governor emphasized the urgent need for visible improvements within the year and assured full support for its successful execution.
Hamza Yunusa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hydronamics, shed light on the project’s scope, which includes:-the rehabilitation of dams in Gwaigwaye, Jibia, Mashi, and Dutsi, as well as the construction of new dams in Malumfashi and Katsina.
Additionally, he said the project encompasses the deployment of smart water meters, digital payment systems and leakage detection systems.
According to Hamza Yunusa ” It also includes the expansion of distribution systems, transmission mains, and the installation of 66 Megawatts of solar energy equipment in water works across 12 LGAs.”
“The energy transition to solar power is aimed at reducing over dependence on the grid, while also reducing cost of water production and distribution,” he said.
Managing Director of the State Water Board, Engineer Tukur Hassan Tingilin provided insights into the project’s financial aspects, revealing that over 24 billion naira had already been allocated in the 2024 budget.
Engineer Tingilin highlighted the comprehensive nature of the project, covering the rehabilitation of dams and other infrastructures, along with the reconstruction of the State Water Board Headquarters.
The signing of the MOU was witnessed by Alhaji Hamza Suleiman Faskari, the State Commissioner of Water Resources and Honourable Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji, the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor underscoring the collaborative effort to address water challenges in Katsina State.
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