Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has directed the management and staff of the Niger State Water Board to ensure uninterrupted water supply to residents of Minna and other urban centres across the state, warned that failure to perform their duties could attract decisive administrative sanctions.
The governor issued the directive during an inspection visit to the Chanchaga Waterworks in Minna, where he expressed dissatisfaction over persistent water shortages in parts of the state capital despite government investments and interventions in the water sector.
Addressing workers at the facility, including the Permanent Secretary and other senior officials, Bago cautioned that underperformance would no longer be tolerated, stressing that the government had provided the necessary financial resources, equipment, technical support and policy direction to ensure effective service delivery.
“It is unacceptable for Minna to lack adequate water supply,” the governor said, emphasising that access to potable water is a fundamental necessity that directly affects public health, sanitation, economic productivity and the overall wellbeing of residents.
Bago reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalising critical infrastructure across Niger State, noting that the water sector remains central to urban development and sustainable growth. He stated that the Water Board had been repositioned with adequate resources to meet the growing demand for potable water and must therefore deliver measurable results.
The governor further instructed officials to ensure constant water supply to households and businesses, added that government investments must translate into visible improvements in the daily lives of citizens.
The inspection formed part of the administration’s broader monitoring and accountability framework aimed at ensuring that ministries, departments and agencies align with the state’s development priorities.
Bago assured residents that the government would continue to strengthen oversight mechanisms, upgrade facilities and enforce service standards to guarantee sustainable water supply not only in Minna but also in other major towns across the state.
The governor maintained that improved water infrastructure remained critical to achieving long-term socio-economic growth and improving the living standards of the people.
