Kebbi Waterworks Revamp Gains Momentum

By Umar Faruk

Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria — January 1, 2026(Series news online)

The Kebbi State Government has made significant progress in restoring normal water supply to the state capital, Birnin Kebbi, following a major overhaul of the local waterworks. This breakthrough comes after Governor Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu swiftly constituted a taskforce committee, chaired by Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, to address the issue.

The committee mobilized state water board engineers to Dukku waterworks, where a major burst had caused significant damage. "The committee has worked tirelessly to ensure the speedy resuscitation of the waterworks," SSG Bala-Tafida said. 

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Alhaji Isah Arzika, explained that pumping machines were sourced and deployed to evacuate flooded areas, and the six intake machines are now visible and no longer submerged. "We are confident that the machines will function properly after drying and testing," Arzika said.

General Manager of the state Water Board, Engr. Zayyanu Shehu, promised water supply would be fully restored within some days, appealing to residents to be patient.