The Kaduna State Government on Monday announced that ongoing reforms in the water sector are beginning to show tangible results, with improved water supply and wider access across the state.
This update was provided as part of activities marking the 2026 World Water Day, highlighting initiatives aimed at making the sector more sustainable and efficient.
The Commissioner for Information, Malam Maiyaki, explained that these reforms are driven by Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life.
He emphasized that the administration’s strategy goes beyond temporary solutions, aiming instead to create a “resilient and inclusive water system.”
“Governor Uba Sani’s intervention in the water sector is deliberate and far-reaching—focused not only on restoring infrastructure but on building a resilient, efficient, and people-centred system that guarantees access to safe water for all,” Maiyaki said.
According to him, around 1.5 million residents have benefited from improved water, sanitation, and hygiene services under the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme.
He added that this initiative has positively impacted public health and boosted socio-economic activities within communities.
The commissioner recalled that the government had declared a state of emergency in the water sector in 2023 to speed up reforms and tackle long-standing challenges.
As part of the interventions, ₦900 million in salary arrears owed to staff of the Kaduna State Water Corporation was paid.
Maiyaki also revealed that the government procured 1,300 metric tonnes of water treatment chemicals worth ₦1.5 billion, with an additional 3,500 metric tonnes in progress.
The state has also rehabilitated major water facilities in Kaduna, Zaria, Kafanchan, Kwoi, Manchok, and Kagoro. These efforts have increased water production capacity from 450 million litres per day in 2023 to 530.66 million litres per day in 2025.
Furthermore, over ₦16 billion has been allocated to refurbish six major water treatment plants to stabilize supply.
The commissioner stated that pipeline networks have been expanded, new reservoirs constructed, and critical equipment installed to enhance distribution.
“We are not only increasing capacity but ensuring that water gets to households efficiently through upgraded infrastructure and improved management systems,” he noted.
Maiyaki highlighted that governance reforms, including automated billing systems and the recovery of ₦5.74 billion in counterpart funding for the Zaria Water Project, are strengthening the sector.
He added that the ongoing review of the State Water Law will further improve regulation and service delivery.
Finally, the commissioner reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to sustaining the reforms and ensuring “equitable access to clean and safe water for all residents” of Kaduna State.
