The Nigerian Enugu State Government’s commitment of providing potable pipe-borne water to Enugu residents within 180 days of its inauguration was a pivotal pledge that held immense significance for the well-being and livelihoods of Enugu residents, eliciting widespread anticipation and optimism for positive change. As the Nigerian Blue Community NEWARI, the Network of Water Rights Initiatives in the Enugu State, reports, the state Governor, in keeping to his words has so far successfully addressed the issue of water production by rehabilitating, upgrading and commissioning the Ninth Mile Water Scheme, which was abandoned for over 20 years. With an improved water supply capacity of 70 million liters of water per day, the rehabilitated scheme is set to meet the water demands of most residents of Enugu Metropolis. The government has further commenced works to rehabilitate the Oji River Water Scheme which has a water supply capacity of 50 million liters per day, so as to augment and boost water supply across the state.
NEWARI now calls for the Establishment of Enugu State Water Regulatory Commission to Consolidate Sector Progress. Read their full statement here.
