Gov. Buni commissions 243m-liter capacity Buni-Gari watar scheme
By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has inaugurated the Buni Gari water scheme which has the capacity to store 243 million liters of water and supply 300,000 liters daily to the community.
The governor also flagged off the construction of Buni Yadi-Damaturu flood and erosion control project, and distribution of farming inputs.
He said that the water project which has an intake structure, pumping system, generator and solar system, was executed to solve the age-long water scarcity in Buni Gari, Buni Yadi and other adjoining communities.
“I am pleased our government has fulfilled its campaign promise to construct the Buni Gari dam and water treatment plant to bring succour to the communities,” he said, and charged the communities to guard and protect the project for maximum utilization.
While flagging off the flood and erosion control project, the governor said it was meant to curb floods and erosion, and halt further destructions to the environment and negative consequences on agriculture.
“ln fulfilment of our campaign promises to the people that government would find a lasting solution to the problem of flood and erosion in this community, the state government is injecting its resources into the construction of this project not only to mitigate flood and erosion, but also to optimize the water harvested from the floods to boost irrigation for food security and economic prosperity.
“You are therefore enjoined to claim ownership of this project, cooperate with the contractors and protect it for maximum benefit to justify the government’s investment into the project,” he added.
The Syndicate reports that Buni used the occasion to disburse compensation to those whose land were acquired for the project.
“I want to specially appreciate the resilience exhibited by the communities who have refused to be discouraged by the destructive impact of the floods and erosion to pursue their means of livelihood through agricultural practice.”
The Governor also launched the distribution of farm inputs including 500 bags of NPK fertilizer, 85 cartons of liquid fertilizer, 115 solar-powered irrigation pumps, 1,000 knapsack spraying machines, assorted improved seeds of 15 crops and vegetables, herbicides and pesticides to irrigation farmers in the area.
“This further demonstrates the commitment of this administration to make agricultural practice attractive, productive and profitable to our farmers,” Buni said.
Meanwhile, the governor has commissioned the Water Quality Laboratory at the Ministry of Water Resources in Damaturu, which was provided to ensure sustained analysis of the quality and safety of water supplied to the people.
This, he said, will help to check water borne diseases.
