President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda Boosts Water Supply in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has highlighted the significance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda in improving water supply for Abuja residents. A massive investment in rehabilitating and expanding the Lower Usman Dam, as well as providing water to satellite towns, is a key aspect of this initiative. Wike commended the host community for their support and stressed the project's importance in prioritizing essential services for residents. The rehabilitation of Phase II of the dam, awarded in 2022 at a cost of about ₦50 billion, has significantly increased the carrying capacity of the facility and improved water supply across the FCT.

Key Takeaways:

• The Lower Usman Dam rehabilitation project, awarded in 2022 at a cost of about ₦50 billion, has been completed, with a capacity to produce 5,000 cubic meters of water per hour.
• The Federal Executive Council has approved the rehabilitation of Phases I, III, and IV of the dam project to enhance water distribution throughout the territory.
• The administration is expanding access to satellite towns, with a focus on rural development, through the signing of an agreement with CGC for ₦90 billion worth of water projects.
• The FCT Secretary of Education has been directed to publish the number of schools completed, renovated, and ongoing under the Tinubu administration, as part of the government's efforts to transform rural schools into conducive learning environments.
• The administration has prioritized critical amenities such as potable water supply, demonstrating governance that listens to and meets the needs of the people.
• The combined capacity of the Lower Usman Dam treatment plants now stands at 30,000 cubic meters per hour, with Phase II having a 5,000 cubic meters per hour capacity after rehabilitation.

Statistics:

• ₦50 billion: total cost of the rehabilitation project for Phase II of the Lower Usman Dam.
• ₦90 billion: total cost of water projects in the suburbs, signed with CGC.
• 5,000 cubic meters per hour: capacity of Phase II of the Lower Usman Dam treatment plant after rehabilitation.
• 30,000 cubic meters per hour: combined capacity of the Lower Usman Dam treatment plants (Phases I, II, III, and IV).
• 1987: year Phase I of the dam treatment plant was commissioned.
• 2000: year Phase II of the dam treatment plant was completed.
• 2014: year Phases III and IV of the dam treatment plant were completed.

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