March 14, (THEWILL)- The Kano State Government has apologised to residents of the state and its environs over the perennial water scarcity in the area.
In a radio jingle monitored in Kano, the Kano State Water Board said the situation was not intentional.
The board explained that the scarcity was caused by the ongoing repair works at its water treatment plants at Challawa and Tamburawa.
According to the board, the work is being carried out to improve the water supply to the entire city and its environs.
While appealing to the residents to exercise patience, the board said the repair work is about to be completed, stressing that the board is up and doing to ensure the provision of potable water to the people.
“We sincerely apologise for the water scarcity being experienced in the state. It is not deliberate. The scarcity was caused by repair works currently taking place at our treatment plants at Challawa and Tamburawa. The work is currently going on and will be completed in the next few days,” the board said.
Our Correspondent observed that residents of the city have been experiencing acute water scarcity with many of them queueing up at taps and borehole spots to fetch water.
The scarcity bites even harder as Muslims observe the Ramadan fast when water is usually in high demand. Water vendors have capitalised on the situation to charge higher prices, selling a jerry can for between N100 and N120.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
