Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State has assured the residents of the State of regular water supply from January 2020.
The residents of Abakaliki metropolis are equally happy over Governor Umahi’s interventions in the State’s Water Supply chain.
Noteworthy is Ezillo Water Scheme Project which according to Umahi is to begin full reticulation of water to capital city before mid January 2020.
Governor Umahi while presenting the budget estimates for 2020 fiscal year to the State Assembly recently pointed out areas the budget will address.
One of these areas, according to the Ebonyi Governor is the appropriation of over 60 billion Naira to the Works and Infrastructure for Concession which placed priority attention to the water supply chain in the state capital.
Umahi assured he will sustain the multisectoral transformation of the State under his administration with a view of placing the State on the same pedestal with developed economies.
Speaking to the Press Crew from the Office of the Special Assistant on Media, Hon Frank Uka, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Water Resources said Governor Umahi has declared state of emergency in the water sector.
Uka assured: “effective from January, 2020, we will commence full operation, there will be water in all the nooks and crannies of Abakaliki capital city from Ezillo Water Scheme Project,
“The Governor has provided all the materials to ensure we beat the January 2020 deadline”.
This intervention according to some residents, will boost the economy of the state and improve their living conditions.
