Buhari promises to execute projects that’ll change the narrative for Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that his government will continue to implement policies and execute people-oriented projects that will change the narrative for Nigerians.

He made the pledge on Thursday in Zaria, Kaduna State, while commissioning the Zaria Water Supply Expansion Project.

According to him, the federal government, in spite of lean resources spent N11.8 billion as its contribution to the construction of the multipurpose 186.1 Million Cubic Meters Galma Dam project.

He said, “This project is the culmination of the joint efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria, Kaduna State Government, Islamic Development Bank and the African Development Bank.

“The multilateral nature of the funding for this project underscores the great importance the Kaduna State government and the federal government attach to this project, which is designed to provide adequate water to the growing city of Zaria and its environs.”

He commended Governor Nasiru El Rufai of Kaduna State for completing the water project which had hitherto languished for years.

“I am aware that the governor undertook to offset all outstanding payments to the contractor in 2015 which led to the resumption of construction activities at the 150 Million Litres-per- day water treatment plant,” he said.

Buhari equally praised the Kaduna State government for demonstrating an appreciable commitment to development through people-oriented projects.

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“To our multilateral partners, the Islamic Development Bank and the African Development Bank, we are grateful for your part in providing the needed funding to undertake and complete the transmission mains, service reservoirs, booster stations and distribution network.

“We could not have done it without your contributions. We are hopeful that this partnership will continue as we seek to reach out to other communities, cities and states in Nigeria to provide water facilities and other essential services,” he added.

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