Residents in various states have continued to groan over the scarcity of water.

Last week, the Katsina State House of Assembly summoned the Commissioner for Water Resources, Salisu Gambo Dandume, to appear before it today as many residents rely on water vendors for their daily needs.

Lack of pipe-borne water in the Katsina metropolis and environs is believed to be due to the breakdown of water pumping machines at Ajiwa Water Works.

A resident, Malam Yusuf Ahmed of Layout Kofar Kaura in the city, said water vendors are exploiting the situation.

"Just imagine a truck with a dozen 25 litre gallons that we used to buy for N250 is now N500. That is if you are lucky to see the vendor. They are hot commodities now".

The state water board has been distributing water, using tankers, to the metropolis.

The Managing Director of the board, Babangida Mohammed, said 13 trucks were used daily to supply water twice in the town.

The commissioner said yesterday that water scarcity would soon be over as "government has procured new pumping machines and will, by next tomorrow (Tuesday) complete their installation".

In Kano State, areas like Gandu, Dakata, Yan Kaba and Zango, lack water. A resident of Gandu lamented that they had not seen tap water for almost a year. One of them, Mukhtar Isah, said: "Many of our houses have dug wells and that has been what we have been using for our water supply".

Residents of Sabon Gari said for over two years, the authorities had been trying to fix the water supply in the area. Tadeola Benson said the area had been in limbo due to lack of tap water for years.

In Gombe State, water scarcity is biting hard in Gombe metropolis and its suburbs, including few areas connected to the state regional water scheme, forcing residents to rely on commercial boreholes at exorbitant prices. The most affected areas are Tudun Wada, Bolari, Pantami, Herwagana, Kumbiya-Kumbiya, Jekadafari and Malam Inna.

Highbrow areas like GRA, New GRA, Federal Low Cost, Buba Shongo, Shongo Housing Estate, Orji Estate and Abuja Quarters are also suffering the water scarcity as residents, mostly wealthy people and politicians, rely on commercial water tankers.

"The state government spends N994 million per annum to treat and discharge water to Gombe metropolis, but majority of the populace are not paying their water bills," a source said.

In Yobe State, residents of Damaturu and its environs, said the recent collapse of the national grid had caused water scarcity as most of the boreholes, replied upon for water, could not function

But the General Manager of the state water corporation, Ahmed Usman, said: "Our boreholes are all working, the government is supporting us, our files get express approval from the governor. Monthly, we use 50,640 litres of diesel for our 82 boreholes and enhance water supply to our consumers in Damaturu".

In Kogi State, many rural communities are still having challenges in accessing potable water.

Residents of Lokoja and its environs faced acute water scarcity sometimes in March and April this year due to shutdown of the Greater Lokoja Water Works caused by mechanical issues.

However, reports that the issues have been resolved and water supply has since been restored to the public.

In Bayelsa State, most of the sources of drinking water are polluted, denying residents access to potable water as they depend on boreholes and water vendors.

Residents in Yenagoa are pleading with the state government to invest in water project.

In Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital and many rural areas in the state lack water. Areas worst hit are Ita - Eko, Sapon, Agbeloba, Ojere, Qarry Road, Isabo, Amolaso and Isale Igbein.

Residents of Amolaso, Abeokuta South Local Government, rely on the stream in the area which is a stone's throw to the Government House, Isale-Igehin, for washing and bathing.

A resident of Abeokuta, Segun Adesanya, said he spent a minimum of N3,000 on 2,500 litres of water in four weeks; while a student of Mashood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Wale David, said: "We had hoped that the rain would bring respite, but this has not happened."

But an expert in Water Engineering, Wole Adekoya, blamed water scarcity on population explosion, saying "It is everybody's responsibility to provide water. Government and citizens have roles to play. It's common knowledge that there is water scarcity in many areas, especially in Ogun State. And unfortunately, the little water that is available is being shared by the large population. So, population growth has contributed to the water scarcity".

In Rivers State, our correspondent reports that there is no functional public tap water system in Port Harcourt, Obio Akpor, Oyigbo, Eleme, Etche and other parts of the state, making residents to rely on boreholes and water vendors.

Rural dwellers, who are the worst hit, rely on streams and creeks to meet their daily water needs.

Water vendors in the state make brisk business as they move from house to house to supply water to those in dire need.

This was despite the last year's inauguration of a water corporation committee by the state government with a charge to ensure sufficient water in all the nooks and crannies of the state.

Source: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/residents-groan-as-water-scarcity-persists-in-states.html

Water scarcity??

Is there anytime water supply been ever stable in Nigeria?

Infact, epileptic electricity still stable pass pipe borne water anywhere in Nigeria

States need expand water utilities to cover the whole state. Currently there's no Local government that's 100% by water board. Its weird how they cry about getting more power yet ignore areas where they seem to full control. NOIpolls say only 17% of respondents said they get water from public source. 3% of that total get it from public tap.

Next level has not even started and they're groaning already.

"The state government spends N994 million per annum to treat and discharge water to Gombe metropolis, but majority of the populace are not paying their water bills," a source said.

If they dont pay cut off their service. What's your other option other than to bleed money.

Nnamdi Kanu to Nigerians Committing Suicide.

Instead of Nigerians Protesting about their bad Govt like Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan and Venezuela, they Choose to hid under their bed and drink otapiapia (SNIPER) to commit suicide

That's our President home state!

The biggest failure of the Nigerian Government over the years is provision of portable water, there is no phrase as such as "water shortage" in Nigeria. There is no pipe borne water anywhere in Nigeria, we all depend on privately owned bore holes for water in most parts of the country..

If u copy the link of the American based company in my personal text and paste it on ur browser, if u don't make money

It's either u curse me or bless me.

This country

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Is there SE on the list..... NO.






E no concern me.

While they are all in Saudi Arabia discussing some irrelevant topics to The King of Saudi Arabia..
Things they will not do when they get home..
Corrupt Politicians and Leaders..

Water scarcity at this century
Which kind country be this na

Shey the same water I waste and allow to pour away in my house as long as there is electricity?

God will see them through

Thank God for Jesus!

Cox this country can make you mad in your bed!

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Buzoman:
Nnamdi Kanu to Nigerians Committing Suicide.

Instead of Nigerians Protesting about their bad Govt like Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan and Venezuela, they Choose to hid under their bed and drink otapiapia (SNIPER) to commit suicide

Abi...instead of dying without a cause, why not die as heroes and heroines...those who are tired of this world and are contemplating suicide should form a forum and lead a revolt against status-quo; we will march behind them to free our land...afterall, not all men are born to lead a battle from d front, some are born to lead it from behind and sometimes from d middle.

blazer2018:

Giant of Africa no pipe borne water in the 21st century. SMH

blazer2018:


Abi...instead of dying without a cause, why not die as heroes and heroines...those who are tired of this world and are contemplating suicide should form a forum and lead a revolt against status-quo; we will march behind them to free our land...afterall, not all men are born to lead a battle from d front, some are born to lead it from behind and sometimes from d middle.

Even if they come out people like you will never march. You will instead sell them out for peanuts

From Awka to Onitsha, Abakiliki to Afikpo, Owerri to Orlu, Umuahia to Aba, Enugu to Nsukka. No water scarcity. It is not govt , it is individual effort. It is the beauty of ndigbo. Igbo Amaka again and again. We are too much.

I never knew some states in naija even have water supply.....


here in owerri na OYO......everyone has a borehole in his compound....


everything about govt water supply in the state ended over 8 years ago....


no one cares about govt water supply in Owerri... even people living in one room have borehole

izzou:


Every Nigerian is his/her own government

We dig boreholes to get water
We buy generators and fuel them to get electricity
We provide our own security for ourselves

The transport fare from Nigeria to Hell fire is #50.

Tufiakwa

Huh

Jaqenhghar:

Even if they come out people like you will never march. You will instead sell them out for peanuts

Peanuts ke, who peanuts belle full?

But on a more serious note, i have being advocating for a revolution for sometime now. Nigeria is my home, and I am willing to do anything to make it a better place for my children n generations unborn.

Though d political class have always found ways of dividing (thru buying some pple) us at crucial moments like this, but some of us still get conscience, u know.