Jigawa govt. approves N292 million for solar-powered water projects
The Jigawa government has approved N292 million for the construction of 19 solar-powered water supply schemes across the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting in Dutse.
Mr Musa said the initiative was part of the government’s commitment to enhancing public health and addressing water scarcity in both urban and rural areas.
He noted that the use of solar energy in the project would promote environmental sustainability by leveraging renewable energy technologies.
“This approval reflects the administration’s focus on improving access to clean water and promoting green solutions,” Mr Musa said.
The commissioner also announced the council’s decision to rename the Ministry of Special Duties to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Special Duties.
According to him, the renaming aims to expand the ministry’s mandate to effectively address emerging humanitarian challenges in the state.
Mr Musa noted that the change aligns with national and international frameworks and would enable more effective coordination of humanitarian interventions for vulnerable populations.
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