In an effort to address water scarcity mostly caused by unstable power supply, the Yobe State governor Hon Mai Mala Buni approved the conversion of 170 diesel-powered boreholes to solar-powered across the state.
A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant Digital and Strategic Communications, Alhaji Yusuf Ali said the general manager, Yobe State Water Corporations, Engr. Mahdi Zarma stated this while speaking to journalists in Damaturu.
The GM stated that the conversion has since commenced adding that this among others informs the decision of inspection visits to one of the project sites with journalists at Sabon Pegi of Damaturu the state capital.
Engr. Zarma said, governor Mai Mala Buni is worried with the continued nefarious activities of vandals targeting power installations and plunging the state into water shortages.
He said the conversation will go a long way in eliminating the high cost of purchasing diesel to run the boreholes and address acute water shortages, especially in Damaturu metropolis and its environs in the state.
The GM further stated “His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State has recently increased the monthly diesel supply to public boreholes from 40,000 to 60,000 litres, which was capital intensive.”
“The contract for the conversion of the boreholes was awarded to Elegance Construction Ltd, with a completion period of three months.”
He charged the firm to complete the work in good time and in line with the project’s specifications.
