{"id":153641,"date":"2025-03-02T15:33:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T14:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/fg-begins-%e2%82%a680bn-reconstruction-of-alau-dam-in-borno"},"modified":"2025-03-10T00:32:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T23:32:08","slug":"fg-begins-%e2%82%a680bn-reconstruction-of-alau-dam-in-borno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/fg-begins-%e2%82%a680bn-reconstruction-of-alau-dam-in-borno","title":{"rendered":"FG begins \u20a680bn reconstruction of alau dam in Borno"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has officially launched the reconstruction and upgrade of Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the flag-off ceremony at Alau Dam, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, emphasized that the project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda, reinforcing the government\u2019s commitment to public safety and welfare.<\/p>\n<p>He recalled the devastating floods of September 10, 2024, which severely impacted Maiduguri and nearby communities, prompting urgent intervention from the Federal Government.<\/p>\n<p>Following a detailed assessment by a high-level Technical Committee on Dam Evaluation, President Tinubu approved \u20a680 billion for the dam\u2019s comprehensive reconstruction and upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>The project will be carried out in two phases over 24 months.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the first phase, aimed at immediate flood mitigation, is scheduled from March 2025 to September 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe second phase, focusing on extensive desilting and structural reinforcements for long-term sustainability, will take place from October 2025 to March 2027.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During the ceremony, Minister Utsev assured Borno residents that the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation would provide continuous support for the project\u2019s successful implementation.<\/p>\n<p>He urged contractors and engineers to adhere to the highest quality and safety standards, emphasizing that the dam\u2019s reconstruction is crucial for security and stability in the state.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, mni, expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu for prioritizing the state\u2019s infrastructural needs.<\/p>\n<p>He outlined the dam\u2019s potential benefits, including improved access to clean water, expanded irrigation, flood prevention, and hydroelectric power generation.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Zulum stated: \u201cThis project is not just about repairing a dam\u2014it is about restoring hope and economic prosperity for our people. Today\u2019s groundbreaking ceremony reaffirms the Federal Government\u2019s steadfast commitment to Borno, not only in infrastructure but also in rebuilding lives and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He pledged the full cooperation of the Borno State Government to facilitate smooth execution of the project and urged that both phases be implemented simultaneously to accelerate the desilting of critical waterways.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has officially launched the reconstruction and upgrade of Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony at Alau Dam, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. 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