Kano State Government spends a staggering N7 billion yearly on diesel and electricity bills to supply drinkable water across the state, according to the state Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa.
Speaking to journalists at the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, Doguwa explained that the government’s efforts to provide adequate water supply to residents have been hindered by the high cost of diesel and electricity.
To address the water shortage, the state government has invested in new infrastructure, including the purchase of ten high-capacity water pumps worth over N1 billion for the Tamburawa and Challawa Water Treatment Plants.
The goal is to produce 750 million liters of water per day to meet the demands of Kano city and its environs. Governor Abba Yusuf, an engineer himself, has personally assessed the water treatment plants and identified faulty raw water pumps as the primary issue.
The government is working to restore water supply to affected areas and plans to expand some water treatment plants to cover the gap.
Doguwa warned industries, commercial centers, and individuals abusing treated water for farming activities to desist or face government action.
He emphasised that the government is committed to providing clean and safe drinking water to all residents, and will take necessary measures to ensure that treated water is not diverted for unauthorised use.
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