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Gombe State Secures Loan to Construct 661 Boreholes, Promotes Hygiene and Health

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In a bid to alleviate the scarcity of potable water among residents of Gombe State, the government has secured a loan from the African Development Bank to construct 661 solar-powered, motorized, and hand-operated boreholes across the state. This initiative is part of the Inuwa Yahaya-led APC administration's efforts to provide essential services to the people. Abdurraqib Muhammad, General Manager of Gombe State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), disclosed that the project will also include the construction of basic amenities such as pit latrines, classrooms, and healthcare facilities. The goal is to promote hygiene, health, and socio-economic development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gombe State Government has secured a loan from the African Development Bank to construct 661 boreholes in 11 Local Government Areas across the state.
  • The project aims to provide potable drinking water to residents and promote hygiene and health.
  • Apart from boreholes, the project will also include the construction of pit latrines, classrooms, healthcare facilities, and other basic amenities.
  • The government has emphasized the importance of open defecation training to improve public health and socio-economic development.
  • Abdurraqib Muhammad, RUWASA General Manager, has called on individuals to take responsibility for enhancing their hygiene and overall health.

Statistics:

  • 661 boreholes will be constructed across 11 Local Government Areas in Gombe State.
  • The loan from the African Development Bank was secured to undertake the project.
  • The amount involved in the loan deal was not disclosed, but it is described as substantial.
  • The project aims to provide essential services to the people, promote hygiene and health, and support socio-economic development.

Sources:

  • A statement from the Gombe State Regional Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), citing General Manager Abdurraqib Muhammad, on the progress of the program.
  • Gombe State Government, citing the Inuwa Yahaya-led APC administration's efforts to provide essential services to the people.

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