Federal Govt Powers Sugar Industry With Strategic Water Deal In Jigawa

The Federal Government has committed to collaborating with the Jigawa State Government to enhance water supply to the state’s sugar factory in a bid to boost production

Professor Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made the announcement on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja by Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi.

Utsev noted that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is focused on enhancing food production, creating jobs, and empowering the youth to drive economic growth and development. He emphasized that the collaboration between the Federal Government and Jigawa State is vital for improving the well-being of citizens.

He further pledged to embark on a working visit to the sugar factory in Jigawa to assess the water supply situation and explore possible interventions to ensure the facility operates efficiently and benefits the people.

Earlier, Governor Umar Namadi explained that his visit aimed to seek collaboration with the Ministry to guarantee a steady water supply to the state’s sugar factory, which, he noted, would significantly contribute to both the state and national economies