Kano State Government Takes Action to Address Water Supply Challenges

In response to the persistent water scarcity affecting Kano metropolis, the state government has announced plans to reactivate the historic Challawa Water Treatment Plant. Constructed in 1930 during the reign of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero, the facility was the first of its kind in the state, designed to supply water to Kano city. However, the plant has remained non-operational for the past eight years due to neglect and vandalism.

The Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Haruna Doguwa, disclosed that the government plans to invest $3.5 million to rehabilitate the plant. This investment will cover the replacement of critical components such as valves, pipes, and ventilators that were stolen or damaged during the period of neglect. The restoration is expected to significantly improve the water supply to parts of Kano city that have been grappling with inadequate access to potable water.

The Managing Director of the Kano State Water Board, Alhaji Garba Bichi, emphasized that the revitalization of the Challawa Water Treatment Plant is a crucial step towards addressing the water supply challenges in the state capital. He noted that the plant, when fully operational, has the capacity to supply 20 million liters of water per day, which will substantially alleviate the current shortfall in water availability.

The Kano State Government has expressed its commitment to restoring full functionality to the affected facilities and improving water distribution across the state capital. Residents have welcomed the initiative, expressing hope that the reactivation of the Challawa Water Treatment Plant will bring an end to the prolonged water shortages they have been experiencing.