Governor of Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria, Peter Mbah has inaugurated a 70,000 cubic metres water plant in the state.
Lifestyle Nigeria reports that at the launch of the project titled ‘9th Mile 24/7 Water Scheme’ Mbah said his administration has raised potable water production capacity from two million litres per day to 120 million litres per day.
During the election campaigns, Mbah had promised to deliver safe and clean water to every home in the state within 180 days in office.
The governor said the inauguration of the project is in fulfilment of his promise, assuring Enugu residents that “pipe-borne water is here to stay”.
He said the 4.4MW gas-powered plant built by his administration to supply power to the facility would ensure uninterrupted water supply to Enugu residents.
The water project in Enugu
“It was clear to us that the status of water supply at the time was deplorable. At that time, there had been no reliable water supply in most parts of Enugu state for almost 20 years,” Mbah said.
