The Kebbi State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to fully implement the $700 million Federal Government–World Bank-assisted Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Programme.
A combined team from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the World Bank has been in the state for an assessment of the water sector, a key step towards the programme’s rollout.
Receiving the delegation l in Birnin Kebbi, the Secretary to the State Government Yakubu Tafida, expressed the state’s strong commitment to the successful execution of the project.
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He said, “The Kebbi State administration is committed to meeting all requirements of the programme, including necessary budgetary provisions and in return, we expect the sponsors to also fulfill their obligations to ensure the success of the scheme.”
The Team Leader and National Coordinator of the SURWASH Programme, Abdulhamid Gwaram, described Kebbi as a front-runner in the initiative.
“The Federal Ministry of Water Resources recognizes Kebbi State’s commitment to implementing the water supply, sanitation, and hygiene project.
He emphasized that the programme operates on a results-based financing model, where access to funding depends on evidence of positive implementation and impact.
The Commissioner for Water Resources, Bello Ka’oje, prom8sed Kebbi Government dedication to partnering with both the Federal Government and the World Bank in enhancing sustainable water supply and sanitation across the state.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
