Executive Council Approves N2.3 Billion For Water, Sanitation Projects

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the sum of N2,357,622,507 for the execution of water supply projects across the state, aimed at enhancing access to potable and clean drinking water for residents.

The project includes the contract for the upgrade and conversion of 15 motorised water schemes to solar-powered systems across the Jigawa North-East and Jigawa Central Senatorial Zones, awarded at the cost of N450,405,032.36.

The project is part of the 2026 First Quarter intervention under the Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation (STOWA) programme.

Similarly, the State Executive Council has approved the sum of One Billion, Nine Hundred and Seven Million, Two Hundred and Five Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty-Nine Naira, Four Kobo (N1,907,205,469.04) only for the award of contracts for the construction and conversion of various water supply facilities across the state.

The approval covers:

I. Construction of 63 simple solar-powered boreholes in areas with Basement and Sedimentary formations;
II. Conversion of 37 existing hand-pump boreholes to solar-powered water systems;
III. Construction of 182 AfriDev hand-pump boreholes in Basement and Sedimentary areas; and
IV. Construction of one block of six-compartment student toilets with solar-powered water facilities at 17 locations across the state.

The projects are expected to significantly improve access to safe, reliable and sustainable water supply for communities across the state, particularly in areas where access to potable water remains a challenge.
The conversion of existing hand-pump boreholes to solar-powered systems will enhance the efficiency and reliability of water supply while reducing dependence on conventional energy sources and associated operational costs.

Similarly, the construction of new solar-powered boreholes will provide communities with additional sources of potable water and support improved public health, sanitation and hygiene.
The provision of 182 AfriDev hand-pump boreholes will further expand access to water in both Basement and Sedimentary areas, particularly for underserved communities.

The construction of six-compartment student toilets with solar-powered water facilities at 17 locations will also promote improved sanitation and hygiene in schools, creating a healthier and more conducive learning environment for students and staff.