Delta to Commission the Warri/Effurun Water Project

By Omoko Vincent
It was a win win situation for Warri/Effurun residents and the Delta state Government as the commissioner for Water Rescources, Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen led a high power delegation to inspect the completed Warri/Effurun Regional Water project which was started in 1989 and abandoned since 1995,

Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen while addressing the press before the commencement of the inspection said as part of Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan finishing strong strategy he has revitalized and completed the first phase of the project which has seen about 4000 homes connect with portable drinking water.

The Project manager of AG Goldtrust Limited Engr. Femi Fateru described the project as the Tallest and Biggest Water Tower in Nigeria, and commended the Delta State Government for ensuring the completion of the project. He assured that the phase 2 of the project which entails connecting up to 15,000 homes have already commenced and additional 54km of pipeline will be connected to cover more areas.

Kudos to Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen, Honourable commissioner for Water Resources who made this dream a reality under his supervision as the commissioner water resources.