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As part of efforts to eradicate cholera and other water-borne diseases, Ebonyi State Government has expressed commitment to achieve 100 per cent rehabilitation work at all the water schemes in the State to support Eziulo water schemes.
The state Commissioner for Water Resources, Chief Chinedum Nkah disclosed this while giving an account of his ministry achievements.
Nkah said the ministry is committed to supplying water to all streets of the Abakaliki metropolis before the end of 2025.
He noted that no fewer than 75 streets of Abakaliki metropolis are currently enjoying free water supply direct from its Eziulo water scheme, adding that the state government had provided over 100 boreholes across communities in the state within two years in office.
The Commissioner frowned at the way water projects were being neglected by the previous governments, said that the present government, under Governor Francis Nwifuru had achieved 100 per cent rehabilitation work at Eziulo water scheme.
“The old Abakaliki water scheme is 80 per cent completion. So, we are trying to ensure that water gets to all homes, especially in the city. The government is also working hard to reactivate the ultra-modern Oferekpe, Ishiagu water scheme,” he explained.
Nkah disclosed that Ebonyi government has a total of five water schemes, including: the Eziulo, Oferekpe, old-Abakaliki, Ishiagu, and Ukawu.
“The Eziulo water scheme is currently delivering water to the public. The Oferekpe water scheme will soon be ready with the rehabilitation work at the site.
“We have been doing a lot of repairs on the water pipes damaged during road construction. We hope before the end of 2025, water will get to all the streets.
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