Federal government has launched three major water supply projects in Benue State to improve access to clean water, enhancing public health and reducing waterborne diseases in the region.
The projects, worth ₦18.89 billion, were inaugurated by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Utsev, as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. They include the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Buruku-Gboko Water Supply Project, rehabilitation of the Wannune Water Supply Project and the construction of the Ugbema Water Supply Project.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Gboko, Benue State, the minister emphasised the importance of these projects in transforming lives.
“These projects are not just about water supply; they are about transforming lives. Access to clean water is fundamental to health, economic growth, and social development. With these projects, we are ensuring that residents of Buruku, Gboko, Mkar, Ugbema, Wannune, and surrounding communities no longer suffer from inadequate water supply,” Utsev stated.
