He added that the ministry was also considering generating power at the dam to improve electricity supply in the country.
He noted that the project would improve the lives of an estimated 506,000 residents by providing access to potable water.
The World Water Day, observed annually on March 22, raises awareness on global water challenges.
The minister said the reconstruction and upgrade of the dam would directly enhance water supply, flood control, and agricultural productivity.
Mr Utsev said that access to safe water was a priority under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The federal government said decilting would begin in December, with the project expected to take 24 months to complete.
This, he said, would boost food production through the application of modern technologies in irrigated agriculture.
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Ministry of Power have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria
Ms Abiodun stressed the importance of teaching children hygiene practices.
The governor explained that this initiative aims to mitigate the devastating impact of flooding.
