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Wuse residents appeal to Wike over prolonged water shortage
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Environment & Climate

Wuse residents appeal to Wike over prolonged water shortage

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Residents of Wuse District in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are appealing to Minister Nyesom Wike for the urgent restoration of public water supply.
  • The area has experienced nearly three weeks without running water, causing severe hardship for households and businesses.
  • Residents warn of potential public health risks and increased costs due to reliance on commercial water vendors.

Residents of Wuse District in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urgently appealed to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to restore public water supply. The district has been without running water for nearly three weeks, plunging households and businesses into severe hardship.

For almost three weeks now, there has been no water from our taps. Every day we buy water from vendors, and the cost keeps increasing. Water is a basic necessity, and we are appealing to the authorities to restore the supply because we need water urgently

— Mrs. Ngozi OkaforA resident of Wuse Zone 2 described the impact of the prolonged water shortage.

The prolonged disruption has forced many residents to depend on costly commercial water vendors. Mrs. Ngozi Okafor, a resident of Wuse Zone 2, described the situation as unbearable, noting that families are now spending a significant portion of their income on water. "For almost three weeks now, there has been no water from our taps. Every day we buy water from vendors, and the cost keeps increasing. Water is a basic necessity, and we are appealing to the authorities to restore the supply because we need water urgently," she said.

The situation is becoming a serious health concern. Families are rationing water for cooking, bathing and sanitation. We are worried that if nothing is done, people may begin to fall sick. The government should act before diseases break out

— Mr. John BamgboseAnother resident of Wuse Zone 6 highlighted the potential public health risks.

Concerns are mounting over public health risks associated with the shortage. Mr. John Bamgbose of Wuse Zone 6 warned that the situation is becoming a serious health concern, with families rationing water for essential needs like cooking, bathing, and sanitation. He expressed worry that diseases could break out if the issue is not addressed promptly. Residents are urging the FCT Minister, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to intervene immediately, emphasizing that access to clean water is crucial for public health and well-being.

We are appealing to the FCT Minister, the FCTA and the FCDA to come to our rescue. Wuse is one of the major districts in Abuja, and residents should not have to suffer this way. We hope the authorities will listen to our cry and restore water supply without further delay

— Mrs. Esther BasseyA resident of Wuse II urged for immediate intervention from FCT authorities.
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