Nigeria: FG gets $67m World Bank loan to develop Dam in Jigawa
Monday, 23 January 2017 16:43
The Federal Government has gained access to a $67m World Bank loan to refurbish the Hadejia Valley Dam in Jigawa state.
According to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Water Resources, Sen. Ubale Shittu, $60m would be used to rehabilitate and expand the dam by 1,000 hectares, while the remaining $7m would be expended on dredging of the river from Tiga Dam in Kano State to Koli in Kirikasama Local Government Area of Jigawa.
He said the contract for the project would be awarded next month and work is expected to begin by the end of the first quarter.
The project when completed will boost irrigation, water supply and fish farming in the area, he told the Whistleblower news.
Anita Fatunji
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