Handing Over Ceremony of Water Supply Project to Yobe State Government

Handing Over Ceremony of Water Supply Project to Yobe State Government

Date: Monday, May 6, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWRS) handed over a water supply project to the Yobe State Government, received by the Deputy Governor on May 6, 2025. The project was initiated by Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, former Senate President of the 9th Senate.

Key Attendees

• Handing Over Authority: Honorable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. (Prof) Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE FNICE. Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Richard Pheelangwah, and Directors of the Ministry
• Special Guests: the Deputy Governor, Managing Director/CEO of the Chad Basin Development Authority (CBDA), Alh. Tijjani Musa Tumsah, and his management team were also in attendance.

Project Background

• The project was initiated by Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, former Senate President
• Designed to improve access to clean water supply in Yobe State

Official Handover: The project was officially handed over to the Yobe State Government, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the project.

This report highlights the successful handing over of the water supply project, initiated by Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, to the Yobe State Government as part of the President Renewed Hope Agenda. The ceremony demonstrates the commitment of the Federal Government to improving access to clean water in the state.

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