Kano State Government has taken a significant step to address the long-standing water scarcity issue in Rano Local Government Area, which has affected residents for over a decade.
The Commissioner for Water Resources, Alh. Umar Haruna Doguwa, announced this initiative during a working visit to assess the feasibility of providing adequate water supply from a newly discovered water source in Taluwaiwai Rocky area Zurgu Ward, Rano Local Government Area.
This move is in line with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s directive to explore solutions to the water scarcity problem in Rano and its environs.
The project is expected to commence soon.
“We appreciate Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his efforts in addressing the water scarcity in Rano and also is confident that this project will have significant impact on the lives of the people” Said Naziru Yau
He highlighted that the council employ the services of professional water engineers from Bayero University who discovered a rock aquifer that can provide sufficient pipe borne water supply to Rano and its neighbouring communities
Mal.Naziru Yau said the water supply project is reflected in Rano local government council 2025 budget.
He also highlighted other ongoing projects undertaken by the local government, including the electricitification of Rano town, modernization of Rano market and upgrading of healthcare facilities and road construction among others.
Speaking on behalf of the people of Rano local government Mal.Jinjiri Dogo thanks Naziru Yau and governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for embarking on water project that will reinvigorate social and economic well being of the people
Notable personalities who grace the occasion includes director engineering state ministry of water resources,director personnel management Rano local government Alh.Tijjani Saadu,party leaders and traditional rulers and Rano local government council leaders.
