The managing director of Katsina State Water Board, Hassan Tingilin, has reiterated the commitment of the state government under the leadership of the state governor, Malam Dikko Radda, to providing portable drinking water to the people of the state.
He made this pledge after assuming office in Katsina.
He said that the state government would invest heavily in the provision of portable drinking water across the state.
Tingilin added that in line with Governor Radda’s blueprint, coupled with the fact that water being one of the focal points of his government, will be a priority going by his recent visit to some water projects in the state.
He said, “I am very much aware that Katsina State has more than quadrupled its population. As such we have to make sure we provide good water for the people.”
Tingilin also stated that he would commence a familiarisation visit to all the water supply schemes in the state to have first-hand knowledge and briefings, adding “all these are geared towards ensuring we have no hitches in the water distribution in the state.”
He said he would focus on maintenance of all water machines in the state to meet the current and projected demand of the ever-increasing population in the state.
He added that the Board would adopt the use of technology in managing the water body as well build the capacity of staff to meet the changing demands of the sector
“Our mandate here is to provide adequate water supply for human consumption and industrial use while also generating revenue for the state,” Tingilin said.
He enjoined the staff of the board to give him the necessary support and goodwill to actualise the mandate and generate revenue for the
state.
