The Kano State Government has approved N21.29 billion for the rehabilitation of Tamburawa and Challawa water treatment plants, alongside the restoration of key facilities, in a bid to address persistent water scarcity across the state.
This was disclosed by the Acting Commissioner for Water Resources, Dahiru Muhammad-Hashim, in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano.
A breakdown of the approved sum shows that N9.9 billion has been earmarked for the rehabilitation of the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant and restoration of its raw water pump station, while N11.39 billion will cover the rehabilitation of the Challawa facility and restoration of the Goron Dutse Reservoirs.
Muhammad-Hashim explained that the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, which has a capacity of 150 million litres per day, is currently operating at just about 27% due to flood damage to its raw water pump station in 2022.
He added that the Challawa plant, with a capacity of 220 million litres per day, is functioning at less than 30%.
He further noted that the Goron Dutse Reservoirs, a major distribution hub for Kano metropolis, have been rendered non-functional due to vandalism of critical components.
Kano’s move reflects a growing trend among Nigerian states ramping up investments in water infrastructure to tackle supply challenges.
According to Titilola Oridami-Bright, Head of Strategy and Transformation at the Lagos Water Corporation, the project is expected to restore reliable water supply to tens of thousands of households, while improvements to the Iju/Adiyan pipeline network will extend access to an additional 28,000 residents.
Similarly, Enugu State has reportedly invested about N70 billion in water projects between 2024 and 2026 to address longstanding supply issues.
The water projects form part of a broader push by the Kano State government to upgrade infrastructure and improve service delivery.
Amid these developments, Kano has recorded a significant rise in internally generated revenue, increasing from N74 billion in 2024 to N102 billion in 2025, according to data from the Kano Internal Revenue Service.
