Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to completing abandoned projects. During an inspection tour of the Ogbese Multi-purpose Dam in Ekiti State, Utsev stated that the administration is dedicated to finishing all inherited projects that benefit citizens.
The Ogbese Dam, initiated in 2009, was stalled due to funding issues. However, Utsev announced that President Tinubu has approved funds for its completion, aiming to provide water, generate hydro-power, and support irrigation. The minister emphasized that the project’s completion will yield significant benefits, including job creation, enhanced agriculture, and increased food production.
Utsev highlighted that about 70% of the project has been completed, with the remaining work focusing on installing hydro-power components and completing water supply and irrigation aspects. He also mentioned that the ministry has successfully commissioned several dams and water supply schemes across the country.
The contractor, Mr. Fahd Jammal, expressed readiness to resume work upon receiving funds. The Ogbese Multi-purpose Dam project, awarded in 2009, aims to alleviate poverty and positively impact citizens’ lives in rural and urban areas.
Key points:
- President Tinubu’s administration is committed to completing abandoned projects.
- The Ogbese Multi-purpose Dam in Ekiti State, stalled due to funding, will be completed with approved funds.
- The project aims to provide water, generate hydro-power, and support irrigation.
- About 70% of the project is completed, with remaining work focusing on hydro-power and water supply components.
- The ministry has commissioned several dams and water supply schemes nationwide.
- The project’s completion will create jobs, enhance agriculture, and increase food production.
