Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has signed a N30 billion contract for the rehabilitation and construction of conservation structures as part of the management of the Langtang Dam in Langtang North local government area.
The contract was signed under the Plateau State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project, a World Bank-funded initiative in partnership with the Plateau State government.
The governor while speaking at the event explained that the contract represented a crucial step in the government’s efforts to resolve the water scarcity affecting the state’s southern senatorial district within the next 30 months.
“Indeed, signing this agreement today marks a significant milestone in our quest to address Plateau’s water crisis. When we assumed office, we inherited a water sector that was virtually on its knees. For years, the Yakubu Gowon Dam has lacked serious intervention, leading to an epileptic water supply in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
“However, we are working tirelessly to fix the problem. Each time we address one issue, another emerges, but we are tackling it holistically. By God’s grace, within the next six months, we aim to resolve the challenges surrounding the Yakubu Gowon Dam and other key dams within the metropolis,” Governor Mutfwang assured.
He further stressed that the acute water shortage in Plateau Southern zone is a top priority for his administration. The contract signing, he noted, is a significant step toward reversing the dire water situation in the area.
