Radda pledges to end water scarcity in Katsina

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has vowed to eradicate water shortages across the state through sustained investment in water infrastructure and broader access to clean drinking water. Radda made this commitment while officially commissioning the Tsagero Small Town Water Supply Scheme in the Rimi Local Government Area.

Governor Radda emphasized that access to clean water is a fundamental human necessity and a critical driver for public health, economic growth, and sustainable development. He revealed that his administration has completed 32 out of 66 Small Town Water Supply Schemes awarded, with many already operational or ready for commissioning. He assured that more projects are in progress.

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Our administration is determined to address water supply challenges and improve the living conditions of our people. We are not stopping here. More STOWASSA schemes will be constructed and expanded across the state to ensure that every community has access to safe, reliable and sustainable water services.

"Our administration is determined to address water supply challenges and improve the living conditions of our people," Radda stated. "We are not stopping here. More STOWASSA schemes will be constructed and expanded across the state to ensure that every community has access to safe, reliable and sustainable water services."

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The project we are commissioning today represents a significant step forward in our efforts to ensure that communities such as Tsagero have access to safe, sustainable and adequate water supply services.

The newly commissioned Tsagero water scheme is expected to provide potable water to households, schools, healthcare facilities, and businesses. This initiative aims to alleviate the burden of water collection, particularly for women and children. "The project we are commissioning today represents a significant step forward in our efforts to ensure that communities such as Tsagero have access to safe, sustainable and adequate water supply services," the governor added.

Beyond the STOWASSA projects, the state government is implementing other interventions. These include the multi-billion Naira Zobe Water Supply Project, rehabilitation of major water infrastructure, automation of Water Board operations, and projects supported by the World Bank under the SURWASH and SPIN programs. Governor Radda urged the residents of Tsagero to take ownership of the new facility, emphasizing the importance of protecting and using it responsibly to ensure its long-term sustainability.

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To the people of Tsagero, this project belongs to you. Protect it. Support its management. Use it responsibly.