By Emmanuel Oluwakorede
Kogi state government has solicited the support of the people towards protecting water facilities in the state.
Commissioner of water resources Engineer Yahaya Farooq stated this on today’s edition of State of Kogi a radio kogi audience participatory Programme.
Engineer Yahaya Farouk vandalization has hindered the the supply of water to houses in the State, appealing to the people of the State to guard water facilities against Vandals.
According to him, while effort is being made to revive water works across the State, measures are also being made to engage hybrid security to protect water equipment.
He stated that following the prediction of flood in the State, necessary mechanism has been put in place to protect facilities against activities of vandals.
The Commissioner commended the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for demonstrating the political will in ensuring that the people of the state get clean water.
Engineer Farouk said his Ministry was partnering with that of Environment and Ecological Management towards curtailing open defecation and outbreak of disease.
He faulted the process for the auction of some facilities at Dekina Water Works.
