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The Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru M. Hashim, has expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the Thomas and Ghari Regional Water Schemes following an inspection visit to the facilities.
According to the commissioner, the schemes, which were designed to provide water services to three local government areas, have remained non-functional for several years. During the inspection, extensive vandalism and neglect were discovered, including the theft of electrical wiring from generators and pumping equipment.
Dr. Hashim also revealed that a power project at the Thomas Water Scheme, completed only three months ago and yet to be commissioned, had already been looted. In addition, security personnel assigned to safeguard the facility were allegedly found using the premises for farming activities instead of carrying out their duties.
In response to the findings, the commissioner ordered the immediate suspension of the scheme’s manager pending the outcome of an investigation. He warned that anyone found criminally responsible for the vandalism or mismanagement of the facilities would face legal action.
The commissioner reaffirmed the commitment of the Kano State Government under the leadership of Abba Kabir Yusuf to restoring water infrastructure across the state. He noted that rehabilitation work is currently ongoing at the Chalawa and Tamburawa water treatment facilities as part of broader efforts to improve water supply.
Dr. Hashim emphasized that the government remains determined to revitalize all regional water schemes and restore their functionality for the benefit of residents.
He also appealed to members of the public to support the government’s efforts by protecting public infrastructure, stressing that public assets are collectively owned and should be safeguarded against vandalism and misuse.
“Public assets belong to all of us, and we all must protect them,” the commissioner stated.
The Kano State Government says it will continue to strengthen oversight and accountability measures to ensure the successful restoration and sustainability of critical water infrastructure across the state.
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