Buni lauds FEC for approving N8bn to complete water project

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has commended the federal government for approving N8 billion for the completion of the Damaturu Urban Regional Water Supply Project.

The governor said the project which was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday would contribute to solving water scarcity in Damaturu, the state capital.

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Buni, in statement by his spokesman, Mamman Mohammed, said the project would complement the effort of the state government in addressing water problems of the state capital and its environs.

He said, “I want to specially appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Executive Council for considering and approving the completion of this very important project that would touch the lives of our people.

“This is another dividend of democracy extended to Yobe State by the President Muhammadu administration.

“It is important to us because Damaturu has over the years increased in size and population and is in need of a corresponding water supply.

“The state government has continuously been making effort to improve water supply across the state to meet the water needs of the people.”

The governor further said a committee on rehabilitation of water facilities was constituted with massive interventions which had improved water supply in all the major towns of the state.