Mr Utsev said the partnership was crucial for effective flood control and management.
The minister said the reconstruction and upgrade of the dam would directly enhance water supply, flood control, and agricultural productivity.
The federal government said decilting would begin in December, with the project expected to take 24 months to complete.
A technical sub-committee evaluating dams in Nigeria has conducted a physical inspection of the Dadin-Kowa dam, Yamaltu/Deba LGA in Gombe.
Damage to the facility had resulted in a devastating flood that claimed several lives and destroyed lots of properties in the Borno capital.
Mr Abiodun said the gesture was aimed at assisting the flood’s victims.
He added that “all the relief items were delivered by the minister of agriculture and food security at the weekend.”
UNHCR is seeking $107.1 million for operations there this year, but he said the appeal was just 28 per cent funded by the end of August.
“What I have seen is really heartbreaking,” he said.
He said the federal government would collaborate with the private sector to establish the fund.
