Kaduna State Government has planned to invest over ninety billion naira for the rehabilitation of the water sector in the state.
The Commissioner of Public Works and Infrastructure, Arc Ibrahim Hamza made this known at a press briefing in Kaduna.
He said the state government has directed the payment of all outstanding salaries and wages to the staff of Kaduna State Water Corporation (KADSWAC).
The commissioner also highlighted that Governor Uba Sani had earlier declared a state of emergency in the water sector, which resulted to the appointment of Engr Kabir Rufai as substantive Managing Director of KADSWAC.
Arc Hamza said the corporation will collaborate with local governments to maintain generators operations which will strengthen existing water laws to support corporate employment policy.
He added that the State is investing heavily on the rehabilitation of all water treatment plants and distribution mains, with emphasis on sanitation and hygiene.