Nigerian Government Initiates Plan To Construct Additional Dams For Irrigation

Nigerian Government Initiates Plan To Construct Additional Dams For Irrigation

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to build more dams across Nigeria to ensure the consistent supply of clean water and support irrigation activities throughout the nation…..READ ALSO Reps Tasked To Pursue 5,000 Companies Owning Nigerian Government N5.2 Trillion in Unpaid Taxes

Adeniyi Saheed Aremu, the Managing Director of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA) in Kwara State, revealed this development during the 42nd Media Parliament organized by the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin.

Under the theme “Ending Perennial Acute Water Shortage in Our Society,” Aremu emphasized that constructing additional dams aligns with the priorities set by the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

He highlighted that these water facilities would cater to various needs of the populace, consistent with the government’s key performance objectives.

Aremu stated, “As part of the presidential deliverables and priorities of this present government, we have it as our focus to construct as many dams as possible, and to have irrigation facilities so that water will be available for several uses.”

He further explained the authority’s efforts to ensure water availability, including the rehabilitation of existing waterworks and the provision of alternative power sources like solar energy to communities.

Aremu emphasized the importance of making water accessible, citing initiatives such as installing solar or motorized boreholes and utilizing plastic tanks for long-lasting storage.

Meanwhile, Abdullateef Ahmed, the Chairman of NUJ in Kwara State, expressed concern over the daily challenges faced by residents in accessing clean water, noting the necessity for sustainable solutions to alleviate this burden.