
The Federal Authorities has authorized N80 billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Alau Dam in Borno State.
Minister of Water Assets and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, mentioned after the Federal Govt Council (FEC) assembly that the Borno State authorities is partnering with the Federal Authorities on the venture.
It’s to be accomplished inside 24 months.
He mentioned the primary part can be accomplished between February and July.
The minister additionally offered an replace on the Nationwide Committee on Dam Analysis, which was constituted on September 23, 2024, and inaugurated on October 2, 2024.
He defined that after assessing 35 dams, the committee recognized the Alau Dam as probably the most essential and in pressing want of reconstruction and rehabilitation.
He mentioned: “The mandate of that committee was to evaluate all dams within the nation.
“The committee constituted a subcommittee which co-opted engineers and dam consultants.
“The committee has assessed about 35 dams to this point.
“The interim report was introduced to FEC. We noticed some challenges because of flooding on the tenth of September final 12 months.
“So, the designs, evaluation and the whole lot of Alau dam was accomplished and introduced to the sub-committee.
“The report was made earlier than Mr President, who authorized N80 billion for the reconstruction and growth of Alau dam instantly, in Bono state.
“So, because it stands now, the approval is awaiting ratification of the FEC when all different due processes are noticed.
“We consider that between now and July, the primary element of that work shall be established so there shall be no flooding in Maiduguri.
“The opposite elements like desilting will start by December.”