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December Deadline Set For Delivery Of Dams Integrity Report To Tinubu
December Deadline Set For Delivery Of Dams Integrity Report To TinubuThe technical committee tasked with reassessing the integrity of Alau Dam in Borno State, along with other dams across the country, is set to present its findings to President Bola Tinubu in December, The PUNCH has learned. The report will include comprehensive designs and recommendations for the reconstruction of the 38-year-old Alau Dam, ensuring its viability for future use.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, confirmed that the report would be ready within the next month. He stated, “In the next month, that report will be ready,” during an interview on Sunday.
The committee was established at the 17th Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja on September 23, 2024. This decision followed extensive discussions on flooding, particularly in Maiduguri. The Federal Government formed the committee to not only evaluate the condition of Alau Dam but also reassess other dams nationwide. The aim is to provide recommendations that could help mitigate flooding issues and make better use of existing dams.
Utsev noted that the directive arose from the devastating floods in Maiduguri, where deteriorated parts of Alau Dam overflowed due to heavy rains. The floods affected more than 23,000 households and caused significant damage to key locations, including the Shehu of Borno’s palace, the state secretariat, post office, cemetery, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
The flood crisis in 2024 has been severe, with over 321 lives lost, 20,845 people injured, and more than 1.3 million displaced across 217 local government areas in 34 states. Additionally, about 250,800 hectares of farmland were destroyed or impacted by the floods.
On Sunday, Utsev provided further updates, revealing that teams are currently assessing dams in the South-West and North-West zones. “By the end of the day, we are coming up with recommendations regarding what needs to be done on the already existing dams. Probably in the next month, that report will be ready,” he said.
The committee has also received new instructions from the National Economic Council (NEC), which convened its 144th meeting at the Aso Rock Villa on Thursday. Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State highlighted the council’s emphasis on annual de-silting programs for waterways to reduce future flood risks.
Utsev explained that the recommendation focused on the need to de-silt major rivers such as the Benue and Niger, alongside ongoing dam assessments. He also noted that while there is a need for new dams—such as the proposed Dasin Hausa Dam in Adamawa State to help manage flooding along the Benue River—de-silting should also be prioritized.
The committee includes representatives from the Ministries of Finance, Works, Housing and Urban Development, Budget and Economic Planning, the Office of the National Security Adviser, and the Ministry of Information.
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