Reporter. Okechukwu Ezeona
The Enugu State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure sustainable, equitable and reliable access to safer water and improved sanitation to residents of the state.
Governor Peter Mbah gave the assurance during the Grand Finale of Water Sustainability Summit in Enugu.
The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, described water as a fundamental driver of public health, education, economic growth and human dignity. He said that his administration remains committed to ensuring that no household, school or community is left behind through strategic investments in water infrastructure, sanitation and rural water supply. The Governor noted that the summit aligns with the state’s vision of delivering measurable actions that will guarantee water security for present and future generations.
The Enugu State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr. Ben Collins Ndu jnr. remarked that water supply has become a top development priority because no society can truly prosper without clean water, noting that strategic investments, including the ongoing five-point-five kilometer transmission pipeline project from Nsude aquifer to Enugu terminal yard, and the rehabilitation of existing water schemes, Governor Mbahs administration is a strengthening water infrastructure and expanding access across the state.
The summit, with the theme “Water for All: Driving Innovation for Water Equality, Sustainability and Resilience,” also showcased key achievements of Governor Mbah’s administration in the sector, including the construction of ninety-six tap galleries, over six thousand, four hundred toilet cubicles across two hundred and sixty-seven Smart Green Schools.
Development partners, including the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF and WaterAid, in their goodwill messages, commended the Enugu State Government for prioritising water, sanitation and hygiene. They pledged their continued support for policies and programmes that will improve access to safe water, strengthen sanitation systems and promote innovation through partnerships with government and local communities.
