FG Approves N90bn For New Water Supply Projects In Abuja
The federal government has approved N90 billion for new water supply projects in Bwari and Karu, both located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, confirmed this development on Tuesday, August 19, while commissioning the rehabilitated N50 billion Phase 2 water treatment plant at the Lower Usuma Dam in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council.
He said the new projects would be flagged off this week, with the Bwari scheme starting on Wednesday, August 20, and the Karu scheme on Thursday, August 21.
He stated that the fresh initiatives would significantly improve water distribution in satellite towns and complement the completed Usuma Dam project, which was awarded in 2022 at a cost of N50 billion.
He said, “The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commissioned the newly rehabilitated N50 billion phase 2 water treatment plant at the Lower Usuma Dam in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council.
“President Bola Tinubu also approved the flag off of additional water projects in satellite towns.
“The government would commence the Bwari water project on Wednesday, while the Karu water supply project would be flagged off on Thursday.
“Both initiatives were estimated to cost not less than N90 billion.”