Gov Mbah promises to end Enugu water scarcity in five months

Governor Peter Mbah has vowed to end water scarcity in the Enugu metropolis and other towns in 154 days.
During a courtesy call by members of the civil society organisation, Network of Water Rights Initiative (NEWARI) at the Government House in Enugu, Mr Mbah expressed his determination to fulfil his campaign promise of delivering safe and clean water to every household in Enugu within 180 days of assuming office.
According to the governor, in the 21st century, it is unacceptable for Enugu residents to be deprived of access to running water.
Mr Mbah stated, “Enugu should not be one of the states facing water challenges, considering the abundance of available water sources. We have 154 days remaining to ensure water flows into every home. We are fully aware of the problems and have conducted a thorough assessment to address them.”
The governor further revealed that apart from focusing on the water supply in the Enugu metropolis, his administration is actively collaborating with local government chairpersons to implement water schemes in Nsukka, other towns, and rural areas using different water sources, stressing that the aim is to provide residents with easy access to water within a five-minute distance and establish a reliable system capable of supplying water every day of the year, without interruptions.
Mr Mbah emphasised that his administration is not solely concentrating on the Ninth Mile Water Scheme but is also working on improving the Orji River Water Scheme.
(NAN)
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