The government of Nigeria has kicked of extension of the Gombe drinking water supply system. The Federal Minister of Water Resources of Nigeria, Suleiman Adamu laid the foundation stone to mark the start of works.
The water project situated in the north-east of the country aim is to improve the supply of drinking water in the state, which has a population of 551,000. It involves construction of removal stations in the special development zone of the Gombe State capital, in Tunfure and in Tashan Aduwa, along the Bauchi road.
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Gombe drinking water supply system
A mini water water system in Tabra will be developed while old water systems will be rehabilitated and lay about 160 km of pipes for water distribution in the city. At least 100 new isolation valves will be installed in the process and the 100 existing valves will be rehabilitated. Jidadu Venture’s scope of work also includes upgrading the Wuro Juli water supply system in Gombe and installing 2,000 smart meters and 250 water meters.
Jidadu Venture the project developers will implement the water project at a cost of US $25.5M with work expected to complete by 2025. 30% of the funding is being provided by the Federal Government of Nigeria, while the Gombe State Government has provided 70%.
In addition to securing access to drinking water in Gombe, the challenge is to improve hygiene and sanitation services in this Nigerian state, particularly through hand washing. According to the World Bank, about 60 million Nigerians live without access to basic drinking water services, 80 million without access to improved sanitation facilities, and 167 million without access to a basic handwashing facility.
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