The Managing Director of Katsina State Water Board,Engr Hassan Tingilin has reiterated the commitment of the state Government under the leadership of Dikko Radda to provide portable drinking water to the people of the state.
He made this pledge after assuming office last week that the state Government would invest heavily in the provision of portable drinking water across the state.
Engr Tingilin added that in line with Governor Radda’s Blueprint, coupled with the fact that water being one of the focal points of his government will be a priority going by his recent visit to some water projects in the state.
The Water Board boss said I am very much aware that Katsina State has more than quadrupled its population as such we have to make sure we provide good water for the people.
Engr Tingilin stated that he would commence a familiarization visit to all the water supply schemes in the state to have a first hand knowledge and briefings adding all these are geared towards ensuring we have no hitches in the water distribution in the state.
Engr Tingilin also stated that he would focus on maintenance of all water machines in the state to meet the current and projected demand of the ever increasing population in the state.
He also said he would adopt the use of technology in managing the board as well build the capacity of Staff to meet the changing demands of the sector.
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mandate here is to provide adequate water supply for human consumption and industrial use while also generating revenue for the state. He enjoined the staff of the board to give him the necessary support and goodwill to actualize the mandate and generate revenue for the state.
Engr Tingilin thanked Fovernor Dikko Radda for the appointment and promised to live up to expectation. I will justify the confidence reposed in me by Mr.Governor.
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