The Jigawa State Government has approved N5 billion for the purchase of diesel and other services to improve access to potable drinking water in the state.
Alhaji Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, stated this while briefing journalists at the conclusion of the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Friday in Dutse.
He stated that the council approved the amount at its meeting on Thursday to ensure uninterrupted water supply between January 2024 and December 2024.
“In line with Gov. Umar Namadi’s efforts to provide portable drinking water across the state, the council has deliberated and approved a memorandum presented by the Ministry of Water Resources for the award of contract for the procurement of diesel, water treatment chemicals, services, and lubricants across the state’s 27 local governments.
“The Council has approved the sum of N4,970,992,191.00 only for the year 2024,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the governor approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state government and FGV-Europe for the development and implementation of bio-input, high-quality seeds, greenhouse and irrigation systems, as well as training and capacity building of agricultural manpower in the state.
