Zulum approves N850m for rehabilitation, upgrade of boreholes in flood affected areas
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes across Maiduguri and surrounding communities.
This is part of a decisive move to address water scarcity caused by the devastating flood of 10th September 2024 and to restore access to potable water in most affected areas.
The General Manager of Borno State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Dr Mohammed Musa Aliyu, said suppliers have already commenced delivery of the required materials,
He said that the agency has established a Rapid Response Team responsible for identifying and repairing the water facilities.
“We have constituted a Rapid Response Team that will commence operations immediately. They will assess all affected areas and carry out necessary repairs.
“The team is expected to complete the assessment within two weeks and will work in close collaboration with professionals from the State Ministry of Water Resources and other relevant experts.
“The team will be deployed across Maiduguri, Jere, Dikwa, Mafa, Gamboru Ngala, and other impacted local government areas to identify and address faulty boreholes,” Dr Aliyu added.
According to him, the governor has also approved the construction of additional waterworks in several communities across the state to further strengthen access to potable water.
Dr. Aliyu announced that new facilities will be established in Zarmari, Shaukari, Gubio, Gajiganna, Gajiram, Kaleri, and Mafa towns.
“This initiative builds upon previous achievements by the Zulum administration, which has already successfully completed waterworks projects in Pulka, Chibok, and Azare in Hawul Local Government, Moramti in Konduga Local Government, and Ngarannam in Maiduguri Metropolis.”
