By Musa Abubakar Nasidi
As part of efforts by the Kogi State Government to cushion the effect of water scarcity, occasioned by the ongoing maintenance work on Greater Lokoja Water Works, Kogi State Government has commenced free supply of portable water to residents of Lokoja using water tankers.
The State Commissioner For Water Resources Hon. Engineer. Yahaya MD Farouk made the disclosure while briefing the leadership of Water Users Association and APC Party Chairmen of the five Wards of Lokoja LGA.
According to Hon. Engr. Yahaya, the Ministry of Water Resources has following the directives of the State Governor, will begin the distribution of water using tankers to the residents of the metropolis while efforts he disclosed is ongoing to resuscitate the old Lokoja Water Works for temporary use.
The Commissioner said water tankers have been earmarked to distribute water to residents of the metropolis with long term measures to fix the greater Lokoja water works.
The Commissioner promised to carry the Party and stakeholders along, said though the present administration is few weeks old, assured that Gov. Ododo is concerned about making the Greater Lokoja Water and old Water Works functional.
The old Lokoja water works the Commissioner added when operational will for now supply water to Karaworo and to Hausa Junction and other parts covered by the scheme in the past.
Speaking at the meeting, the APC Chairman, Lokoja LGA, Hon. Maikudi Bature, described the palliative by the State Government as timely, appreciated the attention the present administration is making to make the Greater Lokoja Water and old Water Works begin operation.
In a related development, the representative of the CGC, builders of Greater Lokoja Water Works have arrived with the view to looking at measures to overhaul the water plant.
The Commissioner described the visit as Gov. Ododo’s determination to put to an end the water situation in the State, urged the people to be patient as the administration of Gov Ododo is committed to making water available to citizens of the State.
