The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed the rumours of the imminent collapse of the Goronyo Dam, calling on community residents not to entertain any fear.
The Minister for State for Water Resources, Barrister Bello Goronyo, stated this on Tuesday while speaking with newsmen shortly after he visited the Dam.
Goronyo described the story of the imminent collapse as the imagination of some mischievous people without any truth.
He said, “I was in Goronyo Dam today, together with some of the officials of Sokoto-Rima River Basin, where we went to see things again.
“I am glad the dam is intact, sound, and has no problems.
“The Dam was designed to accommodate about 942 million cubic meters of water, and as of today, the water level there is just about 685 million cubic meters of water.
“As of today, that Dam can still accommodate over 200 million cubic meters of water. I was not told, but I went there by myself.
“There is no cause for alarm about the Dam. I don’t know where the report of its imminent collapse comes from, so I called on everyone to remain calm.
“Similar rumour was made sometimes about Dandikowa Dam, but when we got there, it was discovered to be a rumour and fake,” he added.
The Minister, however, called on the people of Sokoto and Kebbi states not to panic over the story.
He assured that Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s current administration is concerned with the safety of the citizens and will not do anything to jeopardise it.
